Marcham vs Oxford — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Marcham

OX13 · Oxfordshire

9

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences3
  • Public order2
  • Drugs1

Oxford

OX2 · Oxfordshire

70

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences20
  • Anti-social behaviour13
  • Bicycle theft9

Marcham has less crime — 9 vs 70 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Oxford recorded substantially more crime than Marcham in April 2026 — 70 incidents compared to 9, a 7.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Marcham sees higher rates of Public order (2) and Drugs (1), while Oxford has more Anti-social behaviour (13) and Bicycle theft (9). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Marcham or Oxford safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Marcham recorded fewer crimes than Oxford — 9 vs 70 incidents. That is 87% fewer crimes. Marcham is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Marcham saw higher rates of Public order and Drugs while Oxford had more Anti-social behaviour and Bicycle theft. Overall, Marcham recorded fewer total crimes (9 vs 70).

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