Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
OX5 · Oxfordshire
59
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
OX12 · Oxfordshire
100
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Kidlington has less crime — 59 vs 100 incidents in April 2026.
Wantage recorded notably higher crime than Kidlington in April 2026 — 100 vs 59 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kidlington sees higher rates of Other theft (5), while Wantage has more Public order (14). 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 Wantage — 59 vs 100 incidents. That is 41% 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 Wantage had more Public order. Overall, Kidlington recorded fewer total crimes (59 vs 100).