Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
OX5 · Oxfordshire
59
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
OX9 · Oxfordshire
43
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Thame has less crime — 43 vs 59 incidents in April 2026.
Kidlington saw somewhat more crime than Thame in April 2026 (59 vs 43 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kidlington sees higher rates of Other theft (5), while Thame has more Shoplifting (10). 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, Thame recorded fewer crimes than Kidlington — 43 vs 59 incidents. That is 27% fewer crimes. Thame 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 Thame had more Shoplifting. Overall, Thame recorded fewer total crimes (43 vs 59).