Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
OX1 · Oxfordshire
424
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
OX2 · Oxfordshire
70
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Oxford has less crime — 70 vs 424 incidents in April 2026.
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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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.
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).