Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
OX5 · Oxfordshire
59
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
OX17 · Northamptonshire
11
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Middleton Cheney has less crime — 11 vs 59 incidents in April 2026.
Kidlington recorded substantially more crime than Middleton Cheney in April 2026 — 59 incidents compared to 11, a 5.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kidlington sees higher rates of Other theft (5), while Middleton Cheney has more Shoplifting (2). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Middleton Cheney recorded fewer crimes than Kidlington — 11 vs 59 incidents. That is 81% fewer crimes. Middleton Cheney is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Kidlington saw higher rates of Other theft while Middleton Cheney had more Shoplifting. Overall, Middleton Cheney recorded fewer total crimes (11 vs 59).