Didcot vs Oxford — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Didcot

OX11 · Oxfordshire

167

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences76
  • Anti-social behaviour19
  • Shoplifting17

Oxford

OX1 · Oxfordshire

424

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences122
  • Shoplifting85
  • Bicycle theft43

Didcot has less crime — 167 vs 424 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Oxford recorded substantially more crime than Didcot in April 2026 — 424 incidents compared to 167, a 2.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Didcot sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (19), while Oxford has more Bicycle theft (43). 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 Oxford safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Didcot recorded fewer crimes than Oxford — 167 vs 424 incidents. That is 61% fewer crimes. Oxford is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Didcot and Oxford?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Didcot saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Oxford had more Bicycle theft. Overall, Didcot recorded fewer total crimes (167 vs 424).

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