Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
OX11 · Oxfordshire
167
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
OX2 · Oxfordshire
70
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Oxford has less crime — 70 vs 167 incidents in April 2026.
Didcot recorded notably higher crime than Oxford in April 2026 — 167 vs 70 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Didcot sees higher rates of Shoplifting (17), while Oxford has more Bicycle theft (9). 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, Oxford recorded fewer crimes than Didcot — 70 vs 167 incidents. That is 58% fewer crimes. Oxford 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 Oxford had more Bicycle theft. Overall, Oxford recorded fewer total crimes (70 vs 167).