Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SL3 · Slough
238
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
SL7 · Buckinghamshire
86
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Marlow has less crime — 86 vs 238 incidents in April 2026.
Colnbrook with Poyle recorded substantially more crime than Marlow in April 2026 — 238 incidents compared to 86, a 2.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Colnbrook with Poyle sees higher rates of Public order (22), while Marlow has more Shoplifting (14). 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 April 2026 Police data, Marlow recorded fewer crimes than Colnbrook with Poyle — 86 vs 238 incidents. That is 64% fewer crimes. Marlow is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Colnbrook with Poyle saw higher rates of Public order while Marlow had more Shoplifting. Overall, Marlow recorded fewer total crimes (86 vs 238).