Didcot vs Middleton Cheney — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Didcot

OX11 · Oxfordshire

155

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences61
  • Criminal damage & arson26
  • Shoplifting18

Middleton Cheney

OX17 · Northamptonshire

13

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences5
  • Anti-social behaviour3
  • Drugs1

Middleton Cheney has less crime — 13 vs 155 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Didcot recorded substantially more crime than Middleton Cheney in February 2026 — 155 incidents compared to 13, a 11.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Didcot sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (26) and Shoplifting (18), while Middleton Cheney has more Anti-social behaviour (3) and Drugs (1). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Didcot or Middleton Cheney safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Middleton Cheney recorded fewer crimes than Didcot — 13 vs 155 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Middleton Cheney is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Didcot and Middleton Cheney?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Didcot saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Shoplifting while Middleton Cheney had more Anti-social behaviour and Drugs. Overall, Middleton Cheney recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 155).

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