Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
OX17 · Northamptonshire
13
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
OX2 · Oxfordshire
68
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Middleton Cheney has less crime — 13 vs 68 incidents in February 2026.
Oxford recorded substantially more crime than Middleton Cheney in February 2026 — 68 incidents compared to 13, a 5.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Middleton Cheney sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (3) and Drugs (1), while Oxford has more Public order (10) and Other theft (9). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Middleton Cheney recorded fewer crimes than Oxford — 13 vs 68 incidents. That is 81% 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 Public order and Other theft. Overall, Middleton Cheney recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 68).