Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
OX16 · Oxfordshire
358
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
OX17 · Northamptonshire
13
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Middleton Cheney has less crime — 13 vs 358 incidents in February 2026.
Banbury recorded substantially more crime than Middleton Cheney in February 2026 — 358 incidents compared to 13, a 27.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Banbury sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (46) and Shoplifting (44), while Middleton Cheney has more Anti-social behaviour (3) and Drugs (1). Banbury sits above the national average for recorded crime while Middleton Cheney is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Middleton Cheney recorded fewer crimes than Banbury — 13 vs 358 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Middleton Cheney is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Banbury saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Shoplifting while Middleton Cheney had more Anti-social behaviour and Drugs. Overall, Middleton Cheney recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 358).