Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SL6 · Windsor and Maidenhead
249
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
SL7 · Buckinghamshire
54
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Marlow has less crime — 54 vs 249 incidents in February 2026.
Maidenhead recorded substantially more crime than Marlow in February 2026 — 249 incidents compared to 54, a 4.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Maidenhead sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (28) and Anti-social behaviour (26), while Marlow has more Other theft (8) and Shoplifting (5). Maidenhead 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 Maidenhead — 54 vs 249 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Marlow is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Maidenhead saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Anti-social behaviour while Marlow had more Other theft and Shoplifting. Overall, Marlow recorded fewer total crimes (54 vs 249).