Wantage vs Woodstock — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Wantage

OX12 · Oxfordshire

100

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences41
  • Public order14
  • Anti-social behaviour12

Woodstock

OX20 · Oxfordshire

15

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences5
  • Other crime3
  • Other theft2

Woodstock has less crime — 15 vs 100 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Wantage recorded substantially more crime than Woodstock in April 2026 — 100 incidents compared to 15, a 6.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Wantage sees higher rates of Public order (14) and Anti-social behaviour (12), while Woodstock has more Other crime (3) and Other theft (2). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Wantage or Woodstock safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Woodstock recorded fewer crimes than Wantage — 15 vs 100 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Woodstock is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Wantage saw higher rates of Public order and Anti-social behaviour while Woodstock had more Other crime and Other theft. Overall, Woodstock recorded fewer total crimes (15 vs 100).

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