Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
OX2 · Oxfordshire
68
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
OX12 · Oxfordshire
88
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Oxford has less crime — 68 vs 88 incidents in February 2026.
Wantage saw somewhat more crime than Oxford in February 2026 (88 vs 68 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Oxford sees higher rates of Public order (10), while Wantage has more Anti-social behaviour (9). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Oxford recorded fewer crimes than Wantage — 68 vs 88 incidents. That is 23% fewer crimes. Oxford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Oxford saw higher rates of Public order while Wantage had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Oxford recorded fewer total crimes (68 vs 88).