Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
OX16 · Oxfordshire
358
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
OX7 · Oxfordshire
2
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Chadlington has less crime — 2 vs 358 incidents in February 2026.
Banbury recorded substantially more crime than Chadlington in February 2026 — 358 incidents compared to 2, a 179.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Banbury sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (122) and Criminal damage & arson (46), while Chadlington has more Burglary (1) and Other theft (1). Banbury sits above the national average for recorded crime while Chadlington is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Chadlington recorded fewer crimes than Banbury — 2 vs 358 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Chadlington is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Banbury saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Criminal damage & arson while Chadlington had more Burglary and Other theft. Overall, Chadlington recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 358).