Crime Rate in Marlow: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Marlow

The total recorded crimes in Marlow, Buckinghamshire, UK in May 2025 are around 71 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Marlow crime rate of 2.86 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Marlow, encompassing approximately 24,810 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (-9.38% decrease)
  • Other theft: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
Marlow Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Riverside with total crimes: 10
  • Portland Gardens with total crimes: 7
  • Foxes Piece with total crimes: 5

How safe is Marlow?

To understand the safety of Marlow, we need to analyze Marlow crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Buckinghamshire:

    • In 2024, Marlow demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Buckinghamshire average, with 715 crimes compared to 842.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Marlow witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 48 other areas in the Buckinghamshire.

    • In 2023, Marlow had fewer crimes than the Buckinghamshire average, with 759 crimes compared to 789. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Marlow witnessed more crimes than 30 out of 48 other areas in the Buckinghamshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Buckinghamshire, Marlow has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Marlow Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Marlow has recorded 71 crimes with crime rate of 2.86 ranking 16th out of 48 in the Buckinghamshire, UK

In 2024, the total Marlow crimes were 715. The crime rate of Marlow in 2024 was 28.82 (year) or 2.40 (month) ranking it 23 dangerous area in the Buckinghamshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Marlow were around 759 crimes with yearly crime rate of 30.59 (year) or 2.55 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Buckinghamshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Marlow)CrimesRank (Marlow)CrimesRank (Marlow)
Abbey300 14,194 13,677 1
Aylesbury North177 22,579 22,315 2
Aylesbury North West137 31,689 31,815 3
Booker, Cressex and Castlefield131 41,284 41,313 4
Aylesbury South West78 121,007 101,084 5
Ryemead and Micklefield99 61,209 5859 14
Denham102 51,132 61,066 6
Cliveden92 8982 111,022 7
Beaconsfield63 211,062 7974 10
West Wycombe92 7775 21744 20
Chess Valley83 9965 12995 8
Downley69 191,021 8901 13
Buckingham East77 131,007 9985 9
Aston Clinton and Bierton80 10836 18517 35
Stoke Poges and Wexham63 20921 13967 11
Iver78 11869 14794 17
Aylesbury East74 14846 16902 12
Totteridge and Bowerdean71 17844 17824 15
Aylesbury South East46 32866 15801 16
Aylesbury West73 15678 26610 27
Tylers Green and Loudwater47 30783 20781 18
Wing70 18671 28546 32
Terriers and Amersham Hill48 28820 19615 26
The Risboroughs61 22687 24725 21
The Wooburns, Bourne End and Hedsor45 34585 34675 22
Stone and Waddesdon52 26727 22638 25
Little Chalfont and Amersham Common57 24672 27646 23
Chesham57 23682 25598 28
Penn Wood and Old Amersham47 31542 37646 24
Amersham and Chesham Bois56 25574 35539 34
Farnham Common and Burnham Beeches50 27599 32435 43
Chiltern Villages36 39446 45597 29
Ridgeway West29 45650 29507 36
Flackwell Heath, Little Marlow and Marlow South East48 29498 41443 41
Wendover, Halton and Stoke Mandeville45 33591 33574 30
Chiltern Ridges41 36624 30545 33
Chalfont St Peter36 40622 31554 31
Ivinghoe42 35413 46398 46
Winslow32 41553 36488 38
Gerrards Cross31 43519 39500 37
Grendon Underwood39 37516 40419 44
Great Missenden22 48521 38479 39
Buckingham West37 38475 43373 48
Chalfont St Giles28 46451 44467 40
Hazlemere19 49380 48436 42
Great Brickhill23 47476 42394 47
Ridgeway East32 42297 49329 49
Bernwood30 44408 47409 45

Marlow Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (60 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 81 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202510
March 20255
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244
September 202410
August 20247
July 20247
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20257
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 20243
November 20246
October 20243
September 20242
August 20248
July 20243
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
March 20255
February 20254
January 20253
December 20245
November 20241
October 20246
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20246

A total of 327 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202532
March 202533
February 202511
January 202514
December 202411
November 202419
October 202421
September 202426
August 202429
July 202422
June 202460
May 202420

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 90 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20258
March 20256
February 20252
January 20256
December 20249
November 202411
October 20249
September 20245
August 202412
July 20243
June 20242
May 202411

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
November 20242
October 20242
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
October 20242
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Marlow in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Marlow postcode area is presented below.

1. Riverside (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences9
Other theft1
2. Portland Gardens (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Foxes Piece (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Potts Place (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Little Marlow Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
8. Deanfield Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. The Causeway (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Gossmore Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1

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