Oxford South East vs Marlborough Rural East

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Oxford South East Thames Valley Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      81/100
      Marlborough Rural East Wiltshire Police

      Oxford South East vs Marlborough Rural East Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Oxford South East
      Thames Valley Police
      3,664 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.8% trend
      30% resolved
      View full statistics
      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 Oxford South East
      B Marlborough Rural East
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      81/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      3,664
      98
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,770
      142
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.8%
      ↓31%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Oxford South East
      B Marlborough Rural East
      Violent Crime
      1,468 ↑11%
      32 ↓37%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      315 ↑18%
      16 ↓33%
      Other Theft
      264 ↑12%
      14 ↑56%
      Vehicle Crime
      168 ↓10%
      2 ↓80%
      Burglary
      92 ↓19%
      11 ↓52%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      261 ↓8%
      9 ↑50%
      Drugs
      159 ↓34%
      2
      Public Order
      316 ↑17%
      8 ↓38%
      Robbery
      42 ↑11%
      0
      Shoplifting
      394 ↓32%
      1 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      20 ↓29%
      2 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      73 ↓15%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      32 ↓36%
      0
      Other Crime
      60 ↓18%
      1 ↓75%
      Overall Verdict
      B Marlborough Rural East is the safer choice — scoring 81/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Oxford South East safer than Marlborough Rural East?

      Oxford South East has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,664 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 Oxford South East vs Marlborough Rural East?

      Oxford South East shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.8% — 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 Oxford South East and Marlborough Rural East?

      In Oxford South East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,468 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 Oxford South East and Marlborough Rural East?

      Oxford South East recorded 315 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 Oxford South East vs Marlborough Rural East?

      Violent crime in Oxford South East totalled 1,468 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 Oxford South East and Marlborough Rural East in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Oxford South East recorded 3,770 crimes (now 3,664, a change of -2.8%). Marlborough Rural East recorded 142 crimes previously (now 98, -31%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Oxford South East 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. Oxford South East has a resolution rate of 30% and Marlborough Rural East has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Oxford South East and Marlborough Rural East?

      Oxford South East 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 Oxford South East 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 Oxford South East or Marlborough Rural East on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Oxford South East 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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