Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
OX16 · Oxfordshire
350
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
OX1 · Oxfordshire
424
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Banbury has less crime — 350 vs 424 incidents in April 2026.
Oxford saw somewhat more crime than Banbury in April 2026 (424 vs 350 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Banbury sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (51), while Oxford has more Bicycle theft (43). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Banbury recorded fewer crimes than Oxford — 350 vs 424 incidents. That is 17% fewer crimes. Oxford is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Banbury saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Oxford had more Bicycle theft. Overall, Banbury recorded fewer total crimes (350 vs 424).