Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
OX17 · Northamptonshire
11
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
OX2 · Oxfordshire
70
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Middleton Cheney has less crime — 11 vs 70 incidents in April 2026.
Oxford recorded substantially more crime than Middleton Cheney in April 2026 — 70 incidents compared to 11, a 6.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Middleton Cheney sees higher rates of Shoplifting (2), while Oxford has more Bicycle theft (9). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Middleton Cheney recorded fewer crimes than Oxford — 11 vs 70 incidents. That is 84% 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 Shoplifting while Oxford had more Bicycle theft. Overall, Middleton Cheney recorded fewer total crimes (11 vs 70).