Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
OX5 · Oxfordshire
59
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
OX1 · Oxfordshire
424
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Kidlington has less crime — 59 vs 424 incidents in April 2026.
Oxford recorded substantially more crime than Kidlington in April 2026 — 424 incidents compared to 59, a 7.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kidlington sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (11) and Other theft (5), while Oxford has more Shoplifting (85) and Bicycle theft (43). Kidlington is below the national average while Oxford is above, making Kidlington the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Kidlington recorded fewer crimes than Oxford — 59 vs 424 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. Kidlington is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Kidlington saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Other theft while Oxford had more Shoplifting and Bicycle theft. Overall, Kidlington recorded fewer total crimes (59 vs 424).