Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
OX4 · Oxfordshire
322
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
OX12 · Oxfordshire
88
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Wantage has less crime — 88 vs 322 incidents in February 2026.
Oxford recorded substantially more crime than Wantage in February 2026 — 322 incidents compared to 88, a 3.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Oxford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (44), while Wantage has more Other theft (8). 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 February 2026 Police data, Wantage recorded fewer crimes than Oxford — 88 vs 322 incidents. That is 73% fewer crimes. Wantage is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Oxford saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Wantage had more Other theft. Overall, Wantage recorded fewer total crimes (88 vs 322).