Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
OX5 · Oxfordshire
59
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
OX4 · Oxfordshire
419
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Kidlington has less crime — 59 vs 419 incidents in April 2026.
Oxford recorded substantially more crime than Kidlington in April 2026 — 419 incidents compared to 59, a 7.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kidlington sees higher rates of Other theft (5), while Oxford has more Shoplifting (54). 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 419 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 Other theft while Oxford had more Shoplifting. Overall, Kidlington recorded fewer total crimes (59 vs 419).