Marlow Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In August 2024, Marlow's crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents places the built-up area 37.8% below the UK average of 8.2, reflecting a consistently lower risk profile for residents. The crime mix shows a balanced split between property (29) and violent crimes (30), with violence and sexual offences accounting for 39.5% of all incidents—substantially higher than the UK average of 26% for this category. This discrepancy suggests local factors, such as the town's proximity to London and its role as a commuter hub, may contribute to higher violent crime rates compared to the national average. Shoplifting, at 12 incidents (15.8% of total), is the second most common category, with a rate of 0.8 per 1,000—13% above the UK average of 0.7. This could be linked to Marlow's historic high street, which attracts both residents and visitors during the summer months. Anti-social behaviour, at 11 incidents (14.5%), is 51% below the UK average, reflecting the area's smaller population and lower density of nightlife venues. Seasonal patterns in August, including peak holiday activity and increased tourism, may explain the 300% surge in shoplifting compared to July, though this remains consistent with broader retail crime trends in similar-sized towns. The overall low crime rate, even with seasonal fluctuations, underscores Marlow's position as a relatively safe built-up area within Buckinghamshire.

August saw sharp increases in shoplifting (+300%), anti-social behaviour (+83.3%), and possession of weapons (+100%), while public order offences dropped 75% and other crime fell 66.7%. These shifts contrast with the UK average for shoplifting (0.7 per 1,000), where Marlow's rate of 0.8 per 1,000 is 13% higher. Violent crimes (30) accounted for 39.5% of total incidents, a share significantly lower than the UK average of 26% for violence and sexual offences. The 5.1 per 1,000 rate for Marlow is 37.8% below the UK average of 8.2, with anti-social behaviour (0.7 per 1,000) 51% below the national figure of 1.4. For residents, the 300% rise in shoplifting suggests heightened vigilance may be needed during August, a peak holiday month when retail areas see increased foot traffic.

Marlow's August 2024 crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents reflects an 8.7% increase from July's 4.7 per 1,000.8% below the UK average. Over 31 days, the area saw roughly 2 crimes reported daily, translating to one crime for every 196 residents during the month. This monthly exposure figure contextualises risk in everyday terms: a resident has a 1-in-196 chance of experiencing a reported crime over the course of August. Population scaling further illustrates this: with 14,885 residents, the 76 total crimes equate to 0.51 crimes per resident. While the rate rose slightly from July, the overall figure remains significantly lower than national averages, particularly in categories like anti-social behaviour (51% below UK average) and public order offences (84% below). This contrast highlights Marlow's unique position as a relatively low-risk area, even as local fluctuations occur.