Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
OX1 · Oxfordshire
424
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
OX9 · Oxfordshire
43
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Thame has less crime — 43 vs 424 incidents in April 2026.
Oxford recorded substantially more crime than Thame in April 2026 — 424 incidents compared to 43, a 9.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Oxford sees higher rates of Bicycle theft (43), while Thame has more Anti-social behaviour (8). Oxford sits above the national average for recorded crime while Thame is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Thame recorded fewer crimes than Oxford — 43 vs 424 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Thame is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Oxford saw higher rates of Bicycle theft while Thame had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Thame recorded fewer total crimes (43 vs 424).