Marcham vs Thame — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Marcham

OX13 · Oxfordshire

5

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences3
  • Public order1
  • Criminal damage & arson1

Thame

OX9 · Oxfordshire

39

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences13
  • Other theft5
  • Shoplifting5

Marcham has less crime — 5 vs 39 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Thame recorded substantially more crime than Marcham in February 2026 — 39 incidents compared to 5, a 7.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Marcham sees higher rates of Public order (1) and Criminal damage & arson (1), while Thame has more Other theft (5) and Shoplifting (5). 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 Thame safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Marcham recorded fewer crimes than Thame — 5 vs 39 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 Thame?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Marcham saw higher rates of Public order and Criminal damage & arson while Thame had more Other theft and Shoplifting. Overall, Marcham recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 39).

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