Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
OX5 · Oxfordshire
41
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
OX12 · Oxfordshire
88
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Kidlington has less crime — 41 vs 88 incidents in February 2026.
Wantage recorded notably higher crime than Kidlington in February 2026 — 88 vs 41 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kidlington sees higher rates of Shoplifting (5), while Wantage has more Anti-social behaviour (9). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Kidlington recorded fewer crimes than Wantage — 41 vs 88 incidents. That is 53% 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 Shoplifting while Wantage had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Kidlington recorded fewer total crimes (41 vs 88).