Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
OX17 · Northamptonshire
11
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
OX1 · Oxfordshire
424
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Middleton Cheney has less crime — 11 vs 424 incidents in April 2026.
Oxford recorded substantially more crime than Middleton Cheney in April 2026 — 424 incidents compared to 11, a 38.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Middleton Cheney sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (3), while Oxford has more Bicycle theft (43). 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 April 2026 Police data, Middleton Cheney recorded fewer crimes than Oxford — 11 vs 424 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Middleton Cheney is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Middleton Cheney saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Oxford had more Bicycle theft. Overall, Middleton Cheney recorded fewer total crimes (11 vs 424).