Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
OX16 · Oxfordshire
358
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
OX1 · Oxfordshire
411
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Banbury has less crime — 358 vs 411 incidents in February 2026.
Banbury and Oxford recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 358 and 411 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Banbury sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (46), while Oxford has more Other theft (41). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Banbury recorded fewer crimes than Oxford — 358 vs 411 incidents. That is 13% fewer crimes. Oxford is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Banbury saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Oxford had more Other theft. Overall, Banbury recorded fewer total crimes (358 vs 411).