Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
OX11 · Oxfordshire
155
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
OX2 · Oxfordshire
68
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Oxford has less crime — 68 vs 155 incidents in February 2026.
Didcot recorded notably higher crime than Oxford in February 2026 — 155 vs 68 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Didcot sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (26) and Shoplifting (18), while Oxford has more Public order (10) and Other theft (9). 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, Oxford recorded fewer crimes than Didcot — 68 vs 155 incidents. That is 56% fewer crimes. Oxford 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 Oxford had more Public order and Other theft. Overall, Oxford recorded fewer total crimes (68 vs 155).