Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
OX3 · Oxfordshire
197
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
OX12 · Oxfordshire
100
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Wantage has less crime — 100 vs 197 incidents in April 2026.
Oxford recorded notably higher crime than Wantage in April 2026 — 197 vs 100 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Oxford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (24), while Wantage has more Public order (14). 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 197 incidents. That is 49% 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 while Wantage had more Public order. Overall, Wantage recorded fewer total crimes (100 vs 197).