Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
OX5 · Oxfordshire
41
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
OX4 · Oxfordshire
322
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Kidlington has less crime — 41 vs 322 incidents in February 2026.
Oxford recorded substantially more crime than Kidlington in February 2026 — 322 incidents compared to 41, a 7.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kidlington sees higher rates of Other theft (6), while Oxford has more Anti-social behaviour (35). Kidlington is below the national average while Oxford is above, making Kidlington the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Kidlington recorded fewer crimes than Oxford — 41 vs 322 incidents. That is 87% fewer crimes. Kidlington 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 while Oxford had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Kidlington recorded fewer total crimes (41 vs 322).