Oxford vs Thame — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Oxford

OX3 · Oxfordshire

226

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences72
  • Other theft25
  • Shoplifting23

Thame

OX9 · Oxfordshire

39

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences13
  • Other theft5
  • Shoplifting5

Thame has less crime — 39 vs 226 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Oxford recorded substantially more crime than Thame in February 2026 — 226 incidents compared to 39, a 5.8x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Oxford records significantly more (72 vs 13 incidents). Oxford sits above the national average for recorded crime while Thame is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Oxford or Thame safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Thame recorded fewer crimes than Oxford — 39 vs 226 incidents. That is 83% fewer crimes. Thame is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Oxford recorded 72 incidents of this type vs 13 in Thame. Overall, Thame had fewer total crimes (39 vs 226).

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