Oxford vs Thame — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Oxford

OX3 · Oxfordshire

197

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences74
  • Shoplifting24
  • Anti-social behaviour20

Thame

OX9 · Oxfordshire

43

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

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

Thame has less crime — 43 vs 197 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Oxford recorded substantially more crime than Thame in April 2026 — 197 incidents compared to 43, a 4.6x difference. 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 197 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Thame is also below the national average for crime.

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

In April 2026, Oxford's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (74 incidents) while Thame's was Shoplifting (10 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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