Crime in Marlow: statistics, rates and trends
898 crimes were recorded in Marlow in the 12 months to July 2026, 60.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before.
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898 crimes were recorded in Marlow in the 12 months to July 2026, 60.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 306 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Marlow has the 961st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Marlow | Buckinghamshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 898 | 36,056 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 60.3 | 62.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 14,895 | 578,772 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Marlow was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,005 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (808). Over the whole period it fell 11%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 898 | 60.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 808 | 54.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 873 | 58.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 904 | 60.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 851 | 57.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 982 | 65.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 916 | 61.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 968 | 65.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,005 | 67.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 125 |
| June 2026 | 66 |
| May 2026 | 99 |
| April 2026 | 83 |
| March 2026 | 70 |
| February 2026 | 51 |
| January 2026 | 55 |
| December 2025 | 62 |
| November 2025 | 81 |
| October 2025 | 68 |
| September 2025 | 60 |
| August 2025 | 78 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Marlow over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+53%) and criminal damage and arson (+52%).
The largest falls were in burglary (-25%) and violence and sexual offences (-11%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 306 | 20.5 | 0.60 | -11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 112 | 7.5 | 0.49 | +53% |
| Other theft | 111 | 7.5 | 1.17 | +26% |
| Shoplifting | 103 | 6.9 | 0.83 | +29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 70 | 4.7 | 0.69 | +52% |
| Public order | 58 | 3.9 | 0.59 | -5% |
| Vehicle crime | 38 | 2.6 | 0.52 | +9% |
| Drugs | 30 | 2.0 | 0.62 | +30% |
| Other crime | 29 | 1.9 | 0.92 | +164% |
| Burglary | 21 | 1.4 | 0.40 | -25% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.4 | 0.49 | -25% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.4 | 0.41 | +200% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.4 | 0.24 | +50% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.1 | 0.10 | -71% |
Violence and sexual offences in Marlow
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Marlow recorded 306 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 34.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Marlow
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Marlow recorded 112 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 53% on the year before. It made up 12.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Marlow
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Marlow recorded 111 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 12.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Marlow
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Marlow recorded 103 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 11.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Marlow
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Marlow recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 52% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Marlow
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Marlow recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Marlow
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Marlow recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Marlow
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Marlow recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Marlow
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Marlow recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 164% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Marlow
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Marlow recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Marlow
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Marlow recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Marlow
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Marlow recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Marlow
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Marlow recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Marlow
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Marlow recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 71% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Marlow, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Marlow.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Marlow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cookham | 196 | 35.5 | -41% |
| Bourne End | 310 | 41.0 | -32% |
| Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green | 757 | 58.1 | -4% |
| High Wycombe | 8,541 | 94.3 | +56% |
| Maidenhead | 4,209 | 62.8 | +4% |
| Beaconsfield | 979 | 68.1 | +13% |
| Hazlemere | 663 | 34.4 | -43% |
| Henley-on-Thames | 749 | 60.2 | -0% |
1 areas within Marlow, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Marlow had the highest rate (54.3 per 1,000) and Marlow the lowest (54.3). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlow | Neighbourhood | 18,461 | 1,002 | 54.3 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Marlow over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 88 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 62 |
| On or near Portland Gardens | 61 |
| On or near Potts Place | 43 |
| On or near Parking Area | 28 |
| On or near Peacock Road | 28 |
| On or near Paget Close | 21 |
| On or near Foxes Piece | 18 |
| On or near Byron Close | 16 |
| On or near Shelley Road | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Marlow over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 254 | 28.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 231 | 25.7% |
| Not recorded | 112 | 12.5% |
| Under investigation | 112 | 12.5% |
| Local resolution | 58 | 6.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 41 | 4.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 39 | 4.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 23 | 2.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 1.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 2 | 0.2% |
Marlow has an estimated population of 14,895. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Marlow sits in decile 8.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Marlow |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.2% |
| Social rented homes | 11.7% |
| Private rented homes | 17.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.8 |
Is Marlow a safe place to live?
Marlow recorded 60.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Marlow?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 306 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (112).
Is crime in Marlow going up or down?
Recorded crime in Marlow was up 11% on the year before: 898 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 808 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Marlow?
Marlow is policed by Thames Valley. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Marlow. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.