Oxford vs Thame — 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

Thame

OX9 · Oxfordshire

43

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Shoplifting10
  • Violence & sexual offences9
  • Anti-social behaviour8

Thame has less crime — 43 vs 424 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

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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Frequently asked questions

Is Oxford or Thame safer?

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.

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

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).

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