Oxford vs Woodstock — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Oxford

OX4 · Oxfordshire

322

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences112
  • Shoplifting44
  • Anti-social behaviour35

Woodstock

OX20 · Oxfordshire

13

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Shoplifting4
  • Violence & sexual offences3
  • Other theft2

Woodstock has less crime — 13 vs 322 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Oxford recorded substantially more crime than Woodstock in February 2026 — 322 incidents compared to 13, a 24.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Oxford sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (35), while Woodstock has more 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 February 2026 Police data, Woodstock recorded fewer crimes than Oxford — 13 vs 322 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 February 2026, Oxford saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Woodstock had more Other theft. Overall, Woodstock recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 322).

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