Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
OX1 · Oxfordshire
424
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
OX12 · Oxfordshire
100
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Wantage has less crime — 100 vs 424 incidents in April 2026.
Oxford recorded substantially more crime than Wantage in April 2026 — 424 incidents compared to 100, a 4.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Oxford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (85) and Bicycle theft (43), while Wantage has more Public order (14) and Anti-social behaviour (12). Oxford sits above the national average for recorded crime while Wantage is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Wantage recorded fewer crimes than Oxford — 100 vs 424 incidents. That is 76% fewer crimes. Wantage 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 Wantage had more Public order and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Wantage recorded fewer total crimes (100 vs 424).