WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Thames Valley Police Police

Crime in Marlow, Buckinghamshire

Comprehensive safety analysis for Marlow, localized within Buckinghamshire.

Total Crimes

67
trending_up +9.8% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

48.28per 1k
trending_down -0.6% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

11,041

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences21
Shoplifting14
Anti-social Behaviour10
Other Theft7
Criminal Damage & Arson6
Vehicle Crime4
Drug Offences3
Other Crime1
Burglary1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Supermarket Map
Shoplifting: 8Violence and sexual offences: 2
10
On or near James Close Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3Drugs: 1
4
On or near Paget Close Map
Other theft: 2Violence and sexual offences: 2
4
On or near Potts Place Map
Shoplifting: 3
3
On or near Oak Tree Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3
3
On or near Westwood Road Map
Burglary: 1Other theft: 1
2
On or near Spittal Street Map
Shoplifting: 2
2
On or near Taylors Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Foxes Piece Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
2
On or near Trinity Avenue Map
Other theft: 1Vehicle crime: 1
2

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Local Rank

#28safest in Buckinghamshire

City Average

59.62per 1k

Local Policing

Marlow

Thames Valley Police

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Local Priorities

The residents of Marlow have raised concerns over speeding in the area, as a result the local neighbourhood team have began to plan periodic speed enforcement to tackle the issue

Issued: 1 Jun 2026

Status Update

The Marlow neighbourhood team have been increasing their speeding operations around school areas and reported hotspots from community speed watch and the community. They will continue to periodically conduct days of action and enforcement to combat speeding around the roads of Marlow. We will look to update the community on results from this activity. Please look out on TVP Wycombe facebook for social media updates on speeding oeprations.

If you have any information please report on 101 or online at www. thamesvalley.police.uk.
Call 999 if crime in progress or you are at risk of harm.

Actioned: 1 Jun 2026

Drug offences has been highlighted as a top community concern in Marlow. Most recently the team have received increased reports of youths doing NOS.

Issued: 1 Jun 2026

Status Update

The team will carry out hotspot patrols of areas with increased reports of drug using to detect and deter the behaviour as well as gather intelligence around offending and drug dealing activity. While out on patrols officers will continue to stop and engage with any suspicious persons and where applicable carry out stop searches. Major investigations involving drug offending will often be overseen by the investigative departments, the neighbourhood team will assist with any community actions.
The Marlow Teams are also actively working to reduce NOS waste dumped in our rural areas.
If you have any information please report on 101 or online at www. thamesvalley.police.uk.
Call 999 if crime in progress or you are at risk of harm.

Actioned: 1 Jun 2026

Anti-social behaviour around the Marlow area has been highlighted by the community as a priority.
For May, the reported anti-social behaviour incidents were:
16 Community ASB reports
3 Environmental ASB reports
3 Personal ASB reports

Issued: 31 May 2026

Status Update

The Marlow neighbourhood team have recently responded to reports of youths seen in possession of catapults in Sedgmoor Wood, Flackwell Heath. The team have successfully identified 3 youths and 2 were dealt with by the way Out of Court resolutions under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.

The team have also been responding to anti-social behaviour involving off-road bikes in the Bourne End and Stokenchurch areas, these bikes are reported to be riding dangerously on public roads and woodland areas, causing distress to pedestrians. The team successfully seized 1 bike in Bourne End. They are now appealing for information to identify more riders of these bikes.
If you have any information please report on 101 or online at www. thamesvalley.police.uk.
Call 999 if crime in progress or you are at risk of harm.

Actioned: 1 Jun 2026

Engagement Events

JUL20

HarleyFord Golf Club Network

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HarleyFord Golf club Networking event

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6:30 PM — 7:30 PM

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HarleyFord Golf Club

AUG4

BA Fly Day Event

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Community Event

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12:00 AM — 12:00 AM

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Booker Airfield

SEP12

Henley Country Show

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Community event

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12:00 AM — 12:00 AM

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Henley College

DEC5

Marlow Christmas Light Switch on

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Marlow Christmas light switch on

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7:00 PM — 7:00 PM

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Marlow High Street

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