Newbury Outer vs Marlborough Rural East

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    12/100
    Newbury Outer Thames Valley Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      81/100
      Marlborough Rural East Wiltshire Police

      Newbury Outer vs Marlborough Rural East Results

      A
      12/100
      High Crime
      Newbury Outer
      Thames Valley Police
      1,917 crimes / 12m
      ↓27.9% trend
      17.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      81/100
      Safe
      Marlborough Rural East
      Wiltshire Police
      98 crimes / 12m
      ↓31% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Newbury Outer
      B Marlborough Rural East
      Safety Score
      12/100 High Crime
      81/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,917
      98
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,659
      142
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓27.9%
      ↓31%
      Resolution Rate ?
      17.4%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Newbury Outer
      B Marlborough Rural East
      Violent Crime
      704 ↓30%
      32 ↓37%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      278 ↓27%
      16 ↓33%
      Other Theft
      101 ↓30%
      14 ↑56%
      Vehicle Crime
      123 ↑14%
      2 ↓80%
      Burglary
      70 ↓20%
      11 ↓52%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      155 ↓40%
      9 ↑50%
      Drugs
      57 ↓47%
      2
      Public Order
      172 ↓19%
      8 ↓38%
      Robbery
      12 ↓48%
      0
      Shoplifting
      161 ↓22%
      1 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↓64%
      2 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      18 ↓50%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↓56%
      0
      Other Crime
      55 ↓14%
      1 ↓75%
      Overall Verdict
      B Marlborough Rural East is the safer choice — scoring 81/100 vs 12/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Newbury Outer safer than Marlborough Rural East?

      Newbury Outer has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,917 crimes in the last 12 months. Marlborough Rural East has a safety score of 81/100 (Safe) with 98 crimes. Marlborough Rural East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Newbury Outer vs Marlborough Rural East?

      Newbury Outer shows a year-on-year crime trend of -27.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Marlborough Rural East shows -31% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Newbury Outer and Marlborough Rural East?

      In Newbury Outer, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (704 incidents). In Marlborough Rural East, it is Violent Crime (32 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Newbury Outer and Marlborough Rural East?

      Newbury Outer recorded 278 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Marlborough Rural East recorded 16. 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 Newbury Outer vs Marlborough Rural East?

      Violent crime in Newbury Outer totalled 704 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 32 in Marlborough Rural East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Newbury Outer and Marlborough Rural East in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Newbury Outer recorded 2,659 crimes (now 1,917, a change of -27.9%). Marlborough Rural East recorded 142 crimes previously (now 98, -31%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Newbury Outer and Marlborough Rural 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. Newbury Outer has a resolution rate of 17.4% and Marlborough Rural East has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Newbury Outer and Marlborough Rural East?

      Newbury Outer falls within the Thames Valley Police boundary. Marlborough Rural East is covered by Wiltshire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Newbury Outer and Marlborough Rural 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 Newbury Outer or Marlborough Rural East on a crime map?

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

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