Maidenhead vs Marlow — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Maidenhead

SL6 · Windsor and Maidenhead

261

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences96
  • Shoplifting33
  • Criminal damage & arson25

Marlow

SL7 · Buckinghamshire

86

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences27
  • Shoplifting14
  • Anti-social behaviour12

Marlow has less crime — 86 vs 261 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Maidenhead recorded substantially more crime than Marlow in April 2026 — 261 incidents compared to 86, a 3.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Maidenhead sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (25), while Marlow has more Anti-social behaviour (12). 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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Frequently asked questions

Is Maidenhead or Marlow safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Marlow recorded fewer crimes than Maidenhead — 86 vs 261 incidents. That is 67% fewer crimes. Marlow is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Maidenhead and Marlow?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Maidenhead saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Marlow had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Marlow recorded fewer total crimes (86 vs 261).

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