Oxford vs Thame — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Oxford

OX2 · Oxfordshire

70

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences20
  • Anti-social behaviour13
  • Bicycle theft9

Thame

OX9 · Oxfordshire

43

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

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

Thame has less crime — 43 vs 70 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Oxford recorded notably higher crime than Thame in April 2026 — 70 vs 43 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Oxford sees higher rates of Bicycle theft (9), while Thame has more Shoplifting (10). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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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 70 incidents. That is 39% 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 Shoplifting. Overall, Thame recorded fewer total crimes (43 vs 70).

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