Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
OX16 · Oxfordshire
350
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
OX4 · Oxfordshire
419
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Banbury has less crime — 350 vs 419 incidents in April 2026.
Oxford saw somewhat more crime than Banbury in April 2026 (419 vs 350 incidents). Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. 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 419 incidents. That is 16% fewer crimes. Oxford is above the national average.
Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Banbury recorded 136 incidents of this type vs 147 in Oxford. Overall, Banbury had fewer total crimes (350 vs 419).