Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
OX16 · Oxfordshire
358
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
OX2 · Oxfordshire
68
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Oxford has less crime — 68 vs 358 incidents in February 2026.
Banbury recorded substantially more crime than Oxford in February 2026 — 358 incidents compared to 68, a 5.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Banbury sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (46) and Shoplifting (44), while Oxford has more Public order (10) and Other theft (9). Banbury sits above the national average for recorded crime while Oxford is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Oxford recorded fewer crimes than Banbury — 68 vs 358 incidents. That is 81% fewer crimes. Oxford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Banbury saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Shoplifting while Oxford had more Public order and Other theft. Overall, Oxford recorded fewer total crimes (68 vs 358).