Carterton Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Carterton's August 2023 crime profile reveals a marked dominance of violent crime over property offences, a pattern that may reflect the area's characteristics as a built-up area within West Oxfordshire. With 46 violent crimes reported against just 12 property-related incidents, the local crime picture contrasts sharply with the UK average, where property crime typically holds a larger share. The overall rate of 3.6 per 1,000 residents places Carterton 55.6% below the national average of 8.1, a discrepancy that could be influenced by the area's relatively low population density and the presence of local amenities that may reduce opportunities for certain types of crime. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 68.7% of all reported incidents, significantly outpacing the UK average for this category, which stands at 2.6 per 1,000. This dominance of violent crime may be partly explained by the area's role as a commuter hub, where transient populations and social interactions could contribute to higher rates of interpersonal conflict. Anti-social behaviour, at 6.0% of total incidents, remained lower than the UK average, suggesting effective local policing or community engagement initiatives. The seasonal context of August, a peak holiday month, may have influenced crime patterns, with increased tourism affecting both retail activity and the risk of burglary in empty homes. However, the absence of a corresponding rise in property crime indicates that local factors, such as the effectiveness of community safety measures or the nature of the built-up area itself, may be playing a more significant role in shaping the crime profile. This data highlights the importance of considering both local demographics and broader regional trends when interpreting crime statistics for Carterton.

August 2023 saw a notable shift in crime patterns, with violent crime remaining the dominant category at 68.7% of total incidents. This contrasts sharply with property crime, which accounted for just 18% of reported offences. The most significant month-on-month change was a 100% increase in shoplifting, rising from one to two incidents. This followed a 77.8% decline in anti-social behaviour, which dropped from 18 to four incidents, suggesting potential seasonal influences. Violent crime in Carterton remained 5% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, despite comprising the majority of local incidents. The data also reveals a 100% increase in 'other crime' category, though this remains a minor contributor at 1.5% of total offences. These fluctuations, particularly the sharp rise in shoplifting, could indicate changes in retail activity or enforcement patterns during the peak holiday month.

Carterton's crime rate in August 2023 fell by 26.3% compared to July, dropping from 4.9 to 3.6 per 1,000 residents. This decline positions the area as one of the safest in the UK, with a rate 55.6% below the national average of 8.1. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly two crimes per day in August, a figure that reflects the relatively low overall rate. When scaled to the local population, this translates to one reported crime for every 279 residents over the course of the month. While this monthly exposure is significantly lower than the UK average, the data does not provide a direct comparison for daily crime rates nationally. The reduction in anti-social behaviour and public order offences suggests a potential shift in local activity patterns, though the absence of a corresponding drop in violent crime raises questions about underlying factors. The population context underscores that even in a small built-up area, the distribution of crime remains uneven, with violent offences dominating the statistics despite the overall decline.