Didcot vs Marcham — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Didcot

OX11 · Oxfordshire

155

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

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

Marcham

OX13 · Oxfordshire

5

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences3
  • Public order1
  • Criminal damage & arson1

Marcham has less crime — 5 vs 155 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Didcot recorded substantially more crime than Marcham in February 2026 — 155 incidents compared to 5, a 31.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Didcot sees higher rates of Shoplifting (18), while Marcham has more Public order (1). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Didcot or Marcham safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Marcham recorded fewer crimes than Didcot — 5 vs 155 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Marcham is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Didcot saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Marcham had more Public order. Overall, Marcham recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 155).

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