Carterton Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Carterton's crime profile in July 2025, contributing 40.3% of all reported crimes. This category, which includes 31 incidents, remains 44% below the UK average of 3.0 per 1,000 residents. The area's overall crime rate of 4.1 per 1,000 residents marks a stark contrast to the national average of 8.6 per 1,000, reflecting a 52.3% deficit. Anti-social behaviour (15.6% share) and public order offences (10.4% share) further shape the local crime picture, both significantly below UK rates. Seasonal factors appear to influence patterns, with the peak summer period and active tourism season likely contributing to heightened visibility of certain crimes. The town's character as a built-up area within West Oxfordshire—likely featuring a mix of residential zones, local amenities, and seasonal events—may explain the focus on interpersonal crimes rather than property-related incidents. Shoplifting (7.8% share) and criminal damage (7.8% share) remain well below UK averages, suggesting effective local policing or community engagement strategies. The absence of major property crime categories like burglary (3.9% share) further underscores Carterton's relatively low-risk profile compared to urban centres. This month's data aligns with broader trends observed in similar rural-adjacent areas, where community cohesion and limited commercial density may mitigate certain crime types.

July 2025 saw significant shifts in Carterton's crime mix, with 'other crime' surging by 400% (from 1 to 5 incidents) and burglary doubling (from 1 to 3). This increase in 'other crime'—which includes categories like fraud or cybercrime—may reflect heightened awareness or reporting during the summer season. Conversely, violence and sexual offences dropped by 40.4% (from 52 to 31), a marked decline that contrasts with the UK average for this category. The decrease in violence could be linked to the summer holiday period, when populations shift and social dynamics change. Anti-social behaviour remained 61% below the UK average (0.6 vs 1.6 per 1,000), a consistent trend that may relate to Carterton's smaller, more cohesive community structures. 'other theft' fell by 75% (from 4 to 1), reflecting reduced foot traffic during school holidays or improved local security measures. The sharp rise in 'other crime'—a category that lacks UK-level breakdowns—highlights the need for further analysis to identify specific contributing factors. Residents may find the 75% drop in other theft particularly reassuring, as it suggests effective crime prevention strategies are in place for minor property-related incidents.

Carterton's crime rate of 4.1 per 1,000 in July 2025 represents a 9.5% decline from the previous month's rate of 4.6 per 1,000. This downward trend is reinforced by the area's monthly exposure metric: over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 243 residents. This figure, while low, is a monthly aggregate and should not be conflated with daily crime frequencies. On a daily basis, Carterton recorded approximately 2 crimes per day in July, a rate that remains significantly below the UK average for built-up areas. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Carterton's crime prevention efforts are particularly effective in reducing violent crimes, which account for 40.3% of all incidents but remain 44% below the UK average. This contrast with the national profile—where property crimes often dominate—underscores the unique character of Carterton as a low-density built-up area. The 52.3% deficit compared to the UK average highlights systemic differences in policing, community engagement, or environmental factors that may reduce opportunities for crime. While the daily crime count provides a tangible benchmark for residents, the monthly exposure figure offers a broader context, illustrating that even with 77 reported crimes, Carterton's population size makes individual risk levels exceptionally low. This comparative analysis suggests that local strategies—whether through community policing, environmental design, or seasonal event management—are playing a pivotal role in maintaining this low-crime environment.