Carterton Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Carterton’s crime profile in July 2024, accounting for 52% of all reported crimes. This category, at 2.1 per 1,000 residents, is 26% below the UK average for the same category, reflecting a lower incidence of violent crime compared to national trends. Anti-social behaviour follows as the second most common crime type, contributing 20% of the total, and is 45% below the UK average. Public order and criminal damage and arson each account for 6.7% of total crimes, both significantly underperforming national benchmarks. The overall crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents is 52.4% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, highlighting Carterton’s relatively safer environment. July’s peak summer season, with schools out, festivals, and increased tourism, may partly explain the rise in violent crimes, as outdoor events and higher foot traffic can create conditions conducive to such offences. However, property crimes remain low, with only 11 incidents recorded, underscoring the area’s focus on community safety. The seasonal context suggests that while summer activity may drive certain crime types, the overall rate remains well below national levels, consistent with Carterton’s character as a built-up area within West Oxfordshire, where local initiatives and community engagement likely contribute to lower crime rates.

July 2024 saw a stark increase in anti-social behaviour, jumping 275% from 4 to 15 incidents—a significant rise that could signal heightened tensions during the summer months or changes in community dynamics. Other crime also surged by 200%, rising from 1 to 3 cases, though this category remains well below the UK average. Conversely, criminal damage and arson decreased by 16.7%, from 6 to 5 incidents, possibly due to increased community vigilance or seasonal factors. Violence and sexual offences, the dominant category, remain 26% below the UK average, indicating that while this type of crime is prevalent in Carterton, it is less so than nationally. Possession of weapons increased by 100%, from 0 to 1 case, a rare occurrence that may warrant local attention. These shifts highlight the importance of monitoring specific crime types during peak summer periods, as the data illustrates a combination of seasonal activity and local enforcement priorities.

Carterton’s July 2024 crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents marks a 36.3% increase from the previous month’s rate of 3.0 per 1,000, reflecting a notable upward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day in July, a figure that, while low, underscores the impact of month-on-month changes. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 249 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average, which is not provided for comparison. This statistic places Carterton’s residents in a safer context relative to national trends, particularly when considering the population of 18,673. The increase in crime rate from June to July may be influenced by the summer season’s typical patterns—festivals, longer evenings, and increased foot traffic—though the overall rate remains well below UK levels. For residents, the 1-in-249 monthly exposure rate suggests that the likelihood of encountering crime is relatively low, even as specific categories like anti-social behaviour rise. This contrast between aggregate safety and localized spikes highlights the need for targeted community responses to emerging trends.