Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
OX1 · Oxfordshire
424
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
OX10 · Oxfordshire
41
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Wallingford has less crime — 41 vs 424 incidents in April 2026.
Oxford recorded substantially more crime than Wallingford in April 2026 — 424 incidents compared to 41, a 10.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Oxford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (85) and Bicycle theft (43), while Wallingford has more Public order (7) and Criminal damage & arson (7). Oxford sits above the national average for recorded crime while Wallingford is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Wallingford recorded fewer crimes than Oxford — 41 vs 424 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Wallingford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Oxford saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Bicycle theft while Wallingford had more Public order and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Wallingford recorded fewer total crimes (41 vs 424).