Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SL3 · Slough
197
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
SL7 · Buckinghamshire
54
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Marlow has less crime — 54 vs 197 incidents in February 2026.
Colnbrook with Poyle recorded substantially more crime than Marlow in February 2026 — 197 incidents compared to 54, a 3.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Colnbrook with Poyle sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (48) and Criminal damage & arson (24), while Marlow has more Other theft (8) and Shoplifting (5). Colnbrook with Poyle sits above the national average for recorded crime while Marlow is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Marlow recorded fewer crimes than Colnbrook with Poyle — 54 vs 197 incidents. That is 73% fewer crimes. Marlow is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Colnbrook with Poyle saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Criminal damage & arson while Marlow had more Other theft and Shoplifting. Overall, Marlow recorded fewer total crimes (54 vs 197).