Didcot vs Oxford — 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

Oxford

OX1 · Oxfordshire

411

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences135
  • Shoplifting72
  • Other theft41

Didcot has less crime — 155 vs 411 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Oxford recorded substantially more crime than Didcot in February 2026 — 411 incidents compared to 155, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Didcot sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (26), while Oxford has more Other theft (41). 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 Oxford safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Didcot recorded fewer crimes than Oxford — 155 vs 411 incidents. That is 62% fewer crimes. Oxford is above the national average.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Didcot saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Oxford had more Other theft. Overall, Didcot recorded fewer total crimes (155 vs 411).

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