Marlow Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Marlow’s population of 14,885 residents experienced 60 reported crimes in September 2025, translating to a rate of 4.0 per 1,000 people—45.9% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This figure, while low, must be contextualised within the area’s character as a built-up district within Buckinghamshire, where smaller population density and established community networks may contribute to lower crime rates. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 35% of all incidents (21 cases), a rate of 1.4 per 1,000—46% below the UK average for this category. Shoplifting followed closely, making up 21.7% of crimes (13 cases) at a rate of 0.9 per 1,000, which, though still below the UK average, showed an 116.7% increase from August. This spike may be linked to the return of students to local schools and universities, as well as the start of the autumn shopping season, which could have increased foot traffic in retail areas. Other theft and anti-social behaviour also featured prominently, though their rates were below UK averages, indicating a broader pattern of lower violent and property crime compared to national trends. The seasonal context of September—marked by the transition from summer to autumn, with shorter evenings and the beginning of the academic year—may have influenced these patterns, as reduced daylight hours and changes in social activity could impact both crime types and their frequencies. While the overall crime rate remains lower than the UK average, the increase in shoplifting highlights a specific vulnerability that may warrant targeted policing or community engagement strategies in the coming months.

September 2025 saw a sharp 116.7% increase in shoplifting, with reported cases rising from 6 to 13. This surge, though still below the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000 (Marlow’s rate was 0.9 per 1,000), suggests heightened pressure on local retail outlets during the back-to-school period. Conversely, vehicle crime plummeted by 66.7%, with incidents dropping from 3 to 1—a trend that may reflect seasonal changes in car usage or improved security measures. The breakdown of crime types also reveals a notable shift: violence and sexual offences, while still the most common category (35% of all crimes), were 46% below the UK average, a contrast to the 48% above UK average for shoplifting. For residents, the 23.1% month-on-month decline in overall crime offers a reassuring trend, though the rise in shoplifting underscores the need for targeted interventions in retail areas during peak seasonal periods.

For September 2025, Marlow’s crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents marks a 23.1% decline from the previous month’s 5.2 per 1,000. This reduction aligns with the seasonal transition into autumn, a period historically associated with lower outdoor activity and fewer tourist visits to the area. On a daily basis, the local figure of two crimes reported each day provides a tangible snapshot of the pace at which incidents occur in Marlow. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 248 residents, a statistic that contextualises the scale of crime within the community. When compared to the UK average, Marlow’s population-scaled perspective reveals a stark contrast: the area’s crime rate is 45.9% below the national average, highlighting a broader safety profile that may be influenced by Marlow’s character as a relatively small, built-up area with limited high-density residential zones. This lower rate is further reinforced by the consistent underperformance of several crime categories relative to UK averages, suggesting a combination of local factors—such as community cohesion, policing strategies, or demographic composition—that contribute to the area’s distinct crime profile.