Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
OX11 · Oxfordshire
155
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
OX17 · Northamptonshire
13
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Middleton Cheney has less crime — 13 vs 155 incidents in February 2026.
Didcot recorded substantially more crime than Middleton Cheney in February 2026 — 155 incidents compared to 13, a 11.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Didcot sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (26) and Shoplifting (18), while Middleton Cheney has more Anti-social behaviour (3) and Drugs (1). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Middleton Cheney recorded fewer crimes than Didcot — 13 vs 155 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Middleton Cheney is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Didcot saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Shoplifting while Middleton Cheney had more Anti-social behaviour and Drugs. Overall, Middleton Cheney recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 155).