Marcham vs Wantage — 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

Wantage

OX12 · Oxfordshire

100

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences41
  • Public order14
  • Anti-social behaviour12

Marcham has less crime — 9 vs 100 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Wantage recorded substantially more crime than Marcham in April 2026 — 100 incidents compared to 9, a 11.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Marcham sees higher rates of Drugs (1), while Wantage has more Anti-social behaviour (12). 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 Wantage safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Marcham recorded fewer crimes than Wantage — 9 vs 100 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. Marcham is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Marcham saw higher rates of Drugs while Wantage had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Marcham recorded fewer total crimes (9 vs 100).

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