Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
OX4 · Oxfordshire
322
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
OX9 · Oxfordshire
39
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Thame has less crime — 39 vs 322 incidents in February 2026.
Oxford recorded substantially more crime than Thame in February 2026 — 322 incidents compared to 39, a 8.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Oxford sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (35), while Thame has more Other theft (5). 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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Based on February 2026 Police data, Thame recorded fewer crimes than Oxford — 39 vs 322 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Thame is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Oxford saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Thame had more Other theft. Overall, Thame recorded fewer total crimes (39 vs 322).