Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
OX3 · Oxfordshire
197
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
OX10 · Oxfordshire
41
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Wallingford has less crime — 41 vs 197 incidents in April 2026.
Oxford recorded substantially more crime than Wallingford in April 2026 — 197 incidents compared to 41, a 4.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Oxford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (24) and Anti-social behaviour (20), 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 197 incidents. That is 79% 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 Anti-social behaviour while Wallingford had more Public order and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Wallingford recorded fewer total crimes (41 vs 197).