Oxford vs Woodstock — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Oxford

OX4 · Oxfordshire

419

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences147
  • Shoplifting54
  • Anti-social behaviour49

Woodstock

OX20 · Oxfordshire

15

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences5
  • Other crime3
  • Other theft2

Woodstock has less crime — 15 vs 419 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Oxford recorded substantially more crime than Woodstock in April 2026 — 419 incidents compared to 15, a 27.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Oxford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (54) and Anti-social behaviour (49), while Woodstock has more Other crime (3) and Other theft (2). Oxford sits above the national average for recorded crime while Woodstock is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Oxford or Woodstock safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Woodstock recorded fewer crimes than Oxford — 15 vs 419 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Woodstock is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Oxford saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Woodstock had more Other crime and Other theft. Overall, Woodstock recorded fewer total crimes (15 vs 419).

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