Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
OX17 · Northamptonshire
13
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
OX12 · Oxfordshire
88
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Middleton Cheney has less crime — 13 vs 88 incidents in February 2026.
Wantage recorded substantially more crime than Middleton Cheney in February 2026 — 88 incidents compared to 13, a 6.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Middleton Cheney sees higher rates of Drugs (1), while Wantage has more Other theft (8). 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 Wantage — 13 vs 88 incidents. That is 85% 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 Drugs while Wantage had more Other theft. Overall, Middleton Cheney recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 88).