Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
OX9 · Oxfordshire
39
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
OX12 · Oxfordshire
88
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Thame has less crime — 39 vs 88 incidents in February 2026.
Wantage recorded notably higher crime than Thame in February 2026 — 88 vs 39 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Thame sees higher rates of Shoplifting (5), 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, Thame recorded fewer crimes than Wantage — 39 vs 88 incidents. That is 56% fewer crimes. Thame is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Thame saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Wantage had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Thame recorded fewer total crimes (39 vs 88).