Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
OX11 · Oxfordshire
167
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
OX12 · Oxfordshire
100
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Wantage has less crime — 100 vs 167 incidents in April 2026.
Didcot recorded notably higher crime than Wantage in April 2026 — 167 vs 100 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Didcot sees higher rates of Shoplifting (17), while Wantage has more Public order (14). 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, Wantage recorded fewer crimes than Didcot — 100 vs 167 incidents. That is 40% fewer crimes. Wantage 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 Wantage had more Public order. Overall, Wantage recorded fewer total crimes (100 vs 167).