Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
OX3 · Oxfordshire
226
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
OX10 · Oxfordshire
49
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Wallingford has less crime — 49 vs 226 incidents in February 2026.
Oxford recorded substantially more crime than Wallingford in February 2026 — 226 incidents compared to 49, a 4.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Oxford sees higher rates of Other theft (25) and Shoplifting (23), while Wallingford has more Public order (6) and Anti-social behaviour (5). Oxford sits above the national average for recorded crime while Wallingford is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Wallingford recorded fewer crimes than Oxford — 49 vs 226 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Wallingford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Oxford saw higher rates of Other theft and Shoplifting while Wallingford had more Public order and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Wallingford recorded fewer total crimes (49 vs 226).