Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
OX5 · Oxfordshire
41
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
OX17 · Northamptonshire
13
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Middleton Cheney has less crime — 13 vs 41 incidents in February 2026.
Kidlington recorded substantially more crime than Middleton Cheney in February 2026 — 41 incidents compared to 13, a 3.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kidlington sees higher rates of Other theft (6) and Shoplifting (5), while Middleton Cheney has more Anti-social behaviour (3) and Drugs (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Middleton Cheney recorded fewer crimes than Kidlington — 13 vs 41 incidents. That is 68% fewer crimes. Middleton Cheney is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Kidlington saw higher rates of Other theft and Shoplifting while Middleton Cheney had more Anti-social behaviour and Drugs. Overall, Middleton Cheney recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 41).