Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
OX18 · Oxfordshire
59
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
OX5 · Oxfordshire
41
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Kidlington has less crime — 41 vs 59 incidents in February 2026.
Carterton saw somewhat more crime than Kidlington in February 2026 (59 vs 41 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Carterton sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (7), while Kidlington has more Shoplifting (5). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Kidlington recorded fewer crimes than Carterton — 41 vs 59 incidents. That is 31% fewer crimes. Kidlington is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Carterton saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Kidlington had more Shoplifting. Overall, Kidlington recorded fewer total crimes (41 vs 59).