Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
OX2 · Oxfordshire
70
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
OX12 · Oxfordshire
100
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Oxford has less crime — 70 vs 100 incidents in April 2026.
Wantage saw somewhat more crime than Oxford in April 2026 (100 vs 70 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Oxford sees higher rates of Bicycle theft (9), while Wantage has more Public order (14). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Oxford recorded fewer crimes than Wantage — 70 vs 100 incidents. That is 30% fewer crimes. Oxford 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 Wantage had more Public order. Overall, Oxford recorded fewer total crimes (70 vs 100).