Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
OX16 · Oxfordshire
358
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
OX14 · Oxfordshire
123
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Culham has less crime — 123 vs 358 incidents in February 2026.
Banbury recorded substantially more crime than Culham in February 2026 — 358 incidents compared to 123, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Banbury sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (46) and Shoplifting (44), while Culham has more Public order (17) and Anti-social behaviour (17). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Culham recorded fewer crimes than Banbury — 123 vs 358 incidents. That is 66% fewer crimes. Banbury is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Banbury saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Shoplifting while Culham had more Public order and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Culham recorded fewer total crimes (123 vs 358).