Carterton Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

February 2024 marked a significant shift in Carterton's crime profile, with anti-social behaviour surging by 700% compared to January. The area's overall crime rate of 2.5 per 1,000 residents placed it 64.8% below the UK average, a consistent trend that reflects the built-up nature of the West Oxfordshire town. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 48.9% of all reported crimes. from the previous month. This decline may be linked to seasonal factors, as February's low outdoor activity and pre-spring lull typically see reduced opportunities for certain types of crime. However, the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour—now 17.0% of total crimes—stands out as an anomaly, potentially influenced by local dynamics such as increased indoor socialising during colder weather. Other categories, including burglary and vehicle crime, remained well below UK averages, with burglary at 0.1 per 1,000 (67% below the UK rate) and vehicle crime at 0.1 per 1,000 (77% below). The area's low property crime rate—just 9 incidents across the month—further underscores its distinct profile compared to more densely populated urban centres. These patterns suggest that Carterton's crime profile is shaped by its rural-adjacent setting and limited commercial density, which may limit opportunities for certain crimes while amplifying others.

February 2024 saw a striking 700% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from one reported incident in January to eight in February. This sharp rise contrasts with a 51.1% decline in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 47 to 23. The shift in crime mix reveals a notable decrease in violent crime—now accounting for 48.9% of total crimes, compared to 100% in January—while anti-social behaviour rose to 17.0% of the total. This month-on-month shift may reflect seasonal patterns, with increased indoor gatherings during colder weather potentially contributing to the rise in anti-social behaviour. For residents, the daily crime rate of two incidents per day offers a tangible benchmark for local safety awareness. Meanwhile, Carterton's violent crime rate of 1.2 per 1,000 remains 52% below the UK average, highlighting the area's relative safety despite the spike in anti-social behaviour.

Carterton's crime rate in February 2024 fell to 2.5 per 1,000 residents, a 30.8% drop from the previous month's rate of 3.6. This decline aligns with the seasonal lull typical of winter months, when outdoor activity decreases and community interactions shift indoors. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 397 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure in human terms. On a daily basis, Carterton saw approximately two crimes reported each day, a rate that remains significantly lower than the UK average when scaled to population size. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Carterton's residents face a 64.8% lower risk of experiencing crime compared to the UK average, a gap that persists despite the month-on-month fluctuations. This consistency with broader national trends suggests that local factors—such as the area's built-up character and limited retail presence—may contribute to its distinct crime profile.