Kidlington vs Marcham — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Kidlington

OX5 · Oxfordshire

59

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences22
  • Anti-social behaviour11
  • Other theft5

Marcham

OX13 · Oxfordshire

9

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences3
  • Public order2
  • Drugs1

Marcham has less crime — 9 vs 59 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Kidlington recorded substantially more crime than Marcham in April 2026 — 59 incidents compared to 9, a 6.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kidlington sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (11) and Other theft (5), while Marcham has more Public order (2) and Drugs (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Kidlington or Marcham safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Marcham recorded fewer crimes than Kidlington — 9 vs 59 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Marcham is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Kidlington and Marcham?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Kidlington saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Other theft while Marcham had more Public order and Drugs. Overall, Marcham recorded fewer total crimes (9 vs 59).

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