Marlow vs Oxford North East

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Marlow Thames Valley Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Oxford North East Thames Valley Police

      Marlow vs Oxford North East Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Marlow
      Thames Valley Police
      1,570 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.3% trend
      37.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Oxford North East
      Thames Valley Police
      2,708 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.8% trend
      31.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Marlow
      B Oxford North East
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,570
      2,708
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,477
      2,731
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑6.3%
      ↓0.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      37.1%
      31.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Marlow
      B Oxford North East
      Violent Crime
      634 ↑0%
      931 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      135 ↑7%
      247 ↑24%
      Other Theft
      179 ↑39%
      233 ↓7%
      Vehicle Crime
      75 ↓23%
      123 ↓16%
      Burglary
      51 ↓15%
      104 ↓32%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      113 ↑5%
      200 ↓2%
      Drugs
      89 ↑207%
      111 ↓2%
      Public Order
      119 ↑0%
      209 ↑0%
      Robbery
      12 ↑9%
      30 ↑30%
      Shoplifting
      103 ↓6%
      313 ↑2%
      Theft from Person
      8 ↓38%
      21 ↓38%
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↑33%
      128 ↓24%
      Possession of Weapons
      12 ↑50%
      15 ↓38%
      Other Crime
      32 ↑19%
      43 ↓7%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Marlow safer than Oxford North East?

      Marlow has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,570 crimes in the last 12 months. Oxford North East has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 2,708 crimes. Oxford North East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Marlow vs Oxford North East?

      Marlow shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Oxford North East shows -0.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Marlow and Oxford North East?

      In Marlow, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (634 incidents). In Oxford North East, it is Violent Crime (931 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Marlow and Oxford North East?

      Marlow recorded 135 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Oxford North East recorded 247. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Marlow vs Oxford North East?

      Violent crime in Marlow totalled 634 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 931 in Oxford North East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Marlow and Oxford North East in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Marlow recorded 1,477 crimes (now 1,570, a change of +6.3%). Oxford North East recorded 2,731 crimes previously (now 2,708, -0.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Marlow and Oxford North East?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Marlow has a resolution rate of 37.1% and Oxford North East has 31.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Marlow and Oxford North East?

      Marlow falls within the Thames Valley Police boundary. Oxford North East is covered by Thames Valley Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Marlow and Oxford North East?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Marlow or Oxford North East on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Marlow and Oxford North East. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.