Marlow vs Rural Milton Keynes

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Marlow Thames Valley Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Rural Milton Keynes Thames Valley Police

      Marlow vs Rural Milton Keynes 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
      7/100
      High Crime
      Rural Milton Keynes
      Thames Valley Police
      1,164 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.5% trend
      27.6% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Marlow
      B Rural Milton Keynes
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,570
      1,164
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,477
      1,136
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑6.3%
      ↑2.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      37.1%
      27.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Marlow
      B Rural Milton Keynes
      Violent Crime
      634 ↑0%
      442 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      135 ↑7%
      121 ↑34%
      Other Theft
      179 ↑39%
      97 ↑11%
      Vehicle Crime
      75 ↓23%
      98 ↓23%
      Burglary
      51 ↓15%
      74 ↑6%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      113 ↑5%
      108 ↑37%
      Drugs
      89 ↑207%
      30 ↑7%
      Public Order
      119 ↑0%
      75 ↑0%
      Robbery
      12 ↑9%
      8 ↑33%
      Shoplifting
      103 ↓6%
      62 ↑17%
      Theft from Person
      8 ↓38%
      4 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↑33%
      10 ↓9%
      Possession of Weapons
      12 ↑50%
      4 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      32 ↑19%
      31 ↓3%
      Overall Verdict
      B Rural Milton Keynes is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 7/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Marlow safer than Rural Milton Keynes?

      Marlow has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,570 crimes in the last 12 months. Rural Milton Keynes has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 1,164 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Marlow vs Rural Milton Keynes?

      Marlow shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Rural Milton Keynes shows +2.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Marlow and Rural Milton Keynes?

      In Marlow, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (634 incidents). In Rural Milton Keynes, it is Violent Crime (442 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Marlow and Rural Milton Keynes?

      Marlow recorded 135 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rural Milton Keynes recorded 121. 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 Rural Milton Keynes?

      Violent crime in Marlow totalled 634 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 442 in Rural Milton Keynes. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Marlow and Rural Milton Keynes 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%). Rural Milton Keynes recorded 1,136 crimes previously (now 1,164, +2.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Marlow and Rural Milton Keynes?

      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 Rural Milton Keynes has 27.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Marlow and Rural Milton Keynes?

      Marlow falls within the Thames Valley Police boundary. Rural Milton Keynes 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 Rural Milton Keynes?

      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 Rural Milton Keynes on a crime map?

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

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