Oxford vs Oxford — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Oxford

OX1 · Oxfordshire

424

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences122
  • Shoplifting85
  • Bicycle theft43

Oxford

OX2 · Oxfordshire

70

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences20
  • Anti-social behaviour13
  • Bicycle theft9

Oxford has less crime — 70 vs 424 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Oxford recorded substantially more crime than Oxford in April 2026 — 424 incidents compared to 70, a 6.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Oxford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (85), while Oxford has more Anti-social behaviour (13). Oxford sits above the national average for recorded crime while Oxford is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Oxford or Oxford safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Oxford recorded fewer crimes than Oxford — 70 vs 424 incidents. That is 83% fewer crimes. Oxford is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Oxford and Oxford?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Oxford saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Oxford had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Oxford recorded fewer total crimes (70 vs 424).

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