Carterton Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Carterton's crime rate in June 2025 stood at 4.6 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 43.2% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This figure, while showing a 32.7% increase from May's 3.4 per 1,000, still positions Carterton as one of the safer built-up areas in West Oxfordshire. The crime profile was dominated by violence and sexual offences, accounting for 61.2% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (11.8%) and criminal damage and arson (5.9%). These patterns align with the characteristics of a typical Oxfordshire commuter town, where retail hubs and community spaces generate specific crime risks. The summer season, marked by longer days and increased tourism, likely contributed to the elevated levels of violence and anti-social behaviour, though the area's overall safety remains evident. Violent crime rates in Carterton were 2% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences, a small but notable gap that may reflect the effectiveness of local policing strategies in managing high-risk areas. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.5 per 1,000, was 65% below the UK rate, suggesting that community engagement initiatives and environmental design in public spaces may be playing a role in mitigating such incidents. The relatively low rates of property crime, particularly shoplifting at 0.2 per 1,000, contrasted with UK averages, though this category showed a significant month-on-month increase that will require closer analysis in subsequent reports. The seasonal context of June, with its transition to summer, likely influenced the distribution of crimes, as increased foot traffic in local centres may have created opportunities for certain types of offences while reducing others through enhanced visibility and community presence.

The most dramatic month-on-month change was a 300% increase in shoplifting, with incidents rising from 1 to 4. This surge, though small in absolute terms, suggests potential vulnerabilities in retail security during the summer months. Concurrently, robbery and other theft both doubled, moving from zero to one incident each. These increases contrast sharply with declines in criminal damage and arson, which fell by 44.4%, and public order offences, down 16.7%. The violent crime category, comprising 61.2% of all incidents, remained 2% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.5 per 1,000, was 65% below the UK rate, a disparity that may reflect Carterton's built-up area status and community-focused policing strategies. Residents may find the 300% shoplifting spike particularly noteworthy, as it indicates a specific area of risk that could inform targeted safety measures.

Carterton's crime rate rose 32.7% from 3.4 to 4.6 per 1,000 residents in June 2025 compared to May. This increase, while significant, still leaves the area 43.2% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. Daily crime figures show an average of three crimes reported each day in Carterton, a figure that may feel more tangible to residents than aggregated monthly totals. Over the course of June, one crime occurred for every 220 residents, a metric that contextualises the monthly exposure for local households. The population context highlights that even with the rise, Carterton remains a relatively safe area compared to national standards. The shift from May to June reflects seasonal patterns typical of built-up areas in Oxfordshire, where increased foot traffic during summer months may influence crime dynamics without necessarily indicating systemic issues.