Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
OX5 · Oxfordshire
59
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
OX2 · Oxfordshire
70
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Kidlington has less crime — 59 vs 70 incidents in April 2026.
Oxford saw somewhat more crime than Kidlington in April 2026 (70 vs 59 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kidlington sees higher rates of Other theft (5), while Oxford has more Bicycle theft (9). 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, Kidlington recorded fewer crimes than Oxford — 59 vs 70 incidents. That is 16% 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 Other theft while Oxford had more Bicycle theft. Overall, Kidlington recorded fewer total crimes (59 vs 70).