Didcot vs Wallingford — 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

Wallingford

OX10 · Oxfordshire

49

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences21
  • Public order6
  • Anti-social behaviour5

Wallingford has less crime — 49 vs 155 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Didcot recorded substantially more crime than Wallingford in February 2026 — 155 incidents compared to 49, a 3.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Didcot sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (26) and Shoplifting (18), while Wallingford has more Public order (6) and Anti-social behaviour (5). 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 Wallingford safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Wallingford recorded fewer crimes than Didcot — 49 vs 155 incidents. That is 68% fewer crimes. Wallingford is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Didcot saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Shoplifting while Wallingford had more Public order and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Wallingford recorded fewer total crimes (49 vs 155).

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