Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
OX11 · Oxfordshire
167
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
OX5 · Oxfordshire
59
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Kidlington has less crime — 59 vs 167 incidents in April 2026.
Didcot recorded substantially more crime than Kidlington in April 2026 — 167 incidents compared to 59, a 2.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Didcot sees higher rates of Shoplifting (17), while Kidlington has more Other theft (5). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Kidlington recorded fewer crimes than Didcot — 59 vs 167 incidents. That is 65% fewer crimes. Kidlington is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Didcot saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Kidlington had more Other theft. Overall, Kidlington recorded fewer total crimes (59 vs 167).