Kidlington vs Oxford — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Kidlington

OX5 · Oxfordshire

41

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences17
  • Other theft6
  • Shoplifting5

Oxford

OX4 · Oxfordshire

322

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences112
  • Shoplifting44
  • Anti-social behaviour35

Kidlington has less crime — 41 vs 322 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

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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Frequently asked questions

Is Kidlington or Oxford safer?

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.

What are the main differences in crime between Kidlington and Oxford?

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).

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