Marlow vs Wooburn — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Marlow

SL7 · Buckinghamshire

86

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

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

Wooburn

SL8 · Buckinghamshire

34

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences14
  • Drugs3
  • Burglary3

Wooburn has less crime — 34 vs 86 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Marlow recorded substantially more crime than Wooburn in April 2026 — 86 incidents compared to 34, a 2.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Marlow sees higher rates of Shoplifting (14) and Anti-social behaviour (12), while Wooburn has more Drugs (3) and Burglary (3). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Marlow or Wooburn safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Wooburn recorded fewer crimes than Marlow — 34 vs 86 incidents. That is 60% fewer crimes. Wooburn is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Marlow saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Wooburn had more Drugs and Burglary. Overall, Wooburn recorded fewer total crimes (34 vs 86).

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