Carterton Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile in Carterton during May 2024 reveals a distinct balance between violent and property crimes, with violence and sexual offences dominating the mix. At 3.9 per 1,000 residents, Carterton’s crime rate is 53.6% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, a gap that reflects the area’s relatively low levels of both violent and property crime. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 50% of all reported crimes (36 incidents), significantly below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000 (33% below). This suggests a community with lower levels of serious violence compared to national trends, though the presence of 36 such incidents still warrants attention. Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) and criminal damage (6 incidents) followed, both well below their respective UK averages. The seasonal context of May—characterised by bank holidays and extended evenings—likely contributes to increased outdoor socialising, which may explain the prominence of violence and sexual offences. However, the overall low crime rate indicates a generally safe environment, with property crimes making up only 30.6% of the total (22 incidents). This contrast between violent and property crime proportions may reflect Carterton’s character as a built-up area within West Oxfordshire, where community cohesion and lower population density could reduce opportunities for property-related offences. The absence of significant spikes in shoplifting or vehicle crime further supports this interpretation, suggesting that local retail environments and parking arrangements are not driving higher property crime rates.

May 2024 saw a 33.6% increase in Carterton’s crime rate compared to April, rising from 2.9 to 3.9 per 1,000 residents. This shift was driven by a 300% surge in burglary cases, jumping from 1 to 4 incidents, and a 200% rise in 'other crime' reports, which increased from 1 to 3. These increases may signal emerging issues or seasonal factors, though the overall rate remains well below the UK average. Conversely, public order offences fell by 60% (from 5 to 2), and criminal damage and arson decreased by 14.3% (from 7 to 6), possibly reflecting changes in community activity patterns during the month. Violence and sexual offences remained 33% below the UK average (1.9 vs 2.8 per 1,000), while anti-social behaviour was 72% below the national benchmark (0.4 vs 1.4 per 1,000). Residents may find the 53.6% gap between Carterton’s rate and the UK average particularly relevant, as it underscores the area’s safety relative to national trends. The sharp rise in burglary cases, though still low in absolute terms, could prompt local authorities to review security measures in homes and businesses.

Carterton’s crime rate in May 2024 (3.9 per 1,000) represents a 33.6% increase from April’s 2.9 per 1,000, but remains significantly below the UK average. Over the course of the month, 72 crimes were reported across 31 days, equating to roughly 2 crimes per day—slightly higher than the April rate but still well within the range of a low-crime area. On a population-scaled basis, this translates to one reported crime occurring for every 259 residents over the month, a figure that places Carterton among the safest areas in the UK. When compared to the previous month, the increase in total crime is primarily attributed to the 300% rise in burglary cases and the 200% surge in 'other crime' reports, both of which were previously at minimal levels. This contrast with the UK average highlights the area’s unique safety profile: for instance, shoplifting incidents in Carterton (0.3 per 1,000) were 53% below the national rate of 0.6 per 1,000. The monthly exposure figure (1-in-259 residents) offers a tangible perspective for residents, illustrating that even with the month-on-month increase, the likelihood of being directly affected by crime remains exceptionally low. This data reinforces Carterton’s position as a relatively secure built-up area within West Oxfordshire, where crime prevention efforts and community characteristics likely contribute to sustained safety levels.