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

OX4 · Oxfordshire

419

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences147
  • Shoplifting54
  • Anti-social behaviour49

Didcot has less crime — 167 vs 419 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Oxford recorded substantially more crime than Didcot in April 2026 — 419 incidents compared to 167, a 2.5x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Oxford records significantly more (147 vs 76 incidents). 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 419 incidents. That is 60% fewer crimes. Oxford is above the national average.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Didcot recorded 76 incidents of this type vs 147 in Oxford. Overall, Didcot had fewer total crimes (167 vs 419).

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