Banbury vs Didcot — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Banbury

OX16 · Oxfordshire

358

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences122
  • Criminal damage & arson46
  • Shoplifting44

Didcot

OX11 · Oxfordshire

155

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences61
  • Criminal damage & arson26
  • Shoplifting18

Didcot has less crime — 155 vs 358 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Banbury recorded notably higher crime than Didcot in February 2026 — 358 vs 155 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Banbury records significantly more (122 vs 61 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Banbury or Didcot safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Didcot recorded fewer crimes than Banbury — 155 vs 358 incidents. That is 57% fewer crimes. Banbury is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Banbury and Didcot?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Banbury recorded 122 incidents of this type vs 61 in Didcot. Overall, Didcot had fewer total crimes (155 vs 358).

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