Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
OX16 · Oxfordshire
358
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
OX3 · Oxfordshire
226
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Oxford has less crime — 226 vs 358 incidents in February 2026.
Banbury recorded notably higher crime than Oxford in February 2026 — 358 vs 226 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Banbury sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (46), while Oxford has more Other theft (25). 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 February 2026 Police data, Oxford recorded fewer crimes than Banbury — 226 vs 358 incidents. That is 37% 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 while Oxford had more Other theft. Overall, Oxford recorded fewer total crimes (226 vs 358).