Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
OX17 · Northamptonshire
11
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
OX12 · Oxfordshire
100
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Middleton Cheney has less crime — 11 vs 100 incidents in April 2026.
Wantage recorded substantially more crime than Middleton Cheney in April 2026 — 100 incidents compared to 11, a 9.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Middleton Cheney sees higher rates of Shoplifting (2), while Wantage has more Public order (14). 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 Wantage — 11 vs 100 incidents. That is 89% 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 Wantage had more Public order. Overall, Middleton Cheney recorded fewer total crimes (11 vs 100).