Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
OX17 · Northamptonshire
13
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
OX1 · Oxfordshire
411
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Middleton Cheney has less crime — 13 vs 411 incidents in February 2026.
Oxford recorded substantially more crime than Middleton Cheney in February 2026 — 411 incidents compared to 13, a 31.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Middleton Cheney sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (3) and Drugs (1), while Oxford has more Shoplifting (72) and Other theft (41). Middleton Cheney is below the national average while Oxford is above, making Middleton Cheney the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Middleton Cheney recorded fewer crimes than Oxford — 13 vs 411 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Middleton Cheney is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Middleton Cheney saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Drugs while Oxford had more Shoplifting and Other theft. Overall, Middleton Cheney recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 411).