Carterton Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Carterton's September 2024 crime rate of 3.5 per 1,000 residents stands at 54.5% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, marking one of the lowest rates in the country. This stark contrast to the national profile is particularly evident in the category of violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46.2% of all reported crimes in the area. At 1.6 per 1,000 residents, this rate is 39% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, suggesting a combination of effective community policing, local demographics, and environmental factors that may contribute to lower levels of violent crime. The second most common category, anti-social behaviour, also lags significantly behind the UK average, with 0.6 per 1,000 incidents compared to the national 1.2 per 1,000. This pattern may reflect the built-up area's characteristics, including its proximity to rural surroundings and its function as a commuter hub within West Oxfordshire, where community engagement and lower population density could influence crime dynamics. Seasonal factors in September, such as the return to school and the start of the academic year, may also play a role in shaping crime patterns, with the transition from summer to autumn affecting both crime hotspots and reporting behaviours. While the overall rate remains low, the sharp increase in vehicle crime and shoplifting compared to the previous month warrants further analysis, particularly as these categories may be influenced by specific local conditions or temporary events during the month.

September 2024 saw sharp increases in vehicle crime, shoplifting, and 'other crime' categories, each rising by 100% from August. This surge in vehicle crime, which jumped from 0 to 3 incidents, may partly explain the overall 27.5% monthly increase in the area's crime rate. Conversely, other theft and drugs-related offences declined significantly, by 57.1% and 50.0% respectively, suggesting possible shifts in criminal activity or improved policing efforts. The breakdown of crime types reveals a stark contrast to the UK average: violence and sexual offences in Carterton are 39% below the national rate, while public order offences are 82% below. This divergence may be linked to Carterton's character as a built-up area within West Oxfordshire, where community cohesion and local policing efforts could contribute to lower levels of disruptive crime compared to more densely populated or transient urban centres.

Carterton's September 2024 crime rate of 3.5 per 1,000 residents marks a 27.5% increase from the previous month's 2.7 per 1,000. This translates to roughly 2 crimes reported daily, a figure that may seem low but reflects the area's relatively low overall crime profile. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 287 residents, highlighting the rarity of incidents in this built-up area of West Oxfordshire. When contextualised against the population of 18,673, the monthly exposure figure suggests that most residents experience no crime at all during the period. This contrasts with the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, where the daily crime count would be significantly higher. The shift from August to September may reflect seasonal factors, such as the return of students and the adjustment to shorter evenings, which could influence both crime patterns and reporting behaviours.