Carterton Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

November 2025 saw Carterton's crime rate remain significantly below the UK average, but a concerning spike in criminal damage and arson raises red flags for residents. The built-up area within West Oxfordshire recorded 69 total crimes, translating to 3.7 crimes per 1,000 residents — 49.3% lower than the UK's 7.3 per 1,000. While property crimes remained relatively low, violent crimes dominated the monthly tally, with 34 cases of violence and sexual offences accounting for 49.3% of all reported incidents. This category alone was 30% below the UK average, suggesting local factors may be tempering aggression rates despite the overall increase in criminal damage. Seasonal factors likely played a role, with Bonfire Night festivities potentially contributing to the 500% surge in arson and vandalism. Black Friday shopping activity may have also influenced crime patterns, though shoplifting rates decreased slightly compared to previous months. The data shows a marked contrast between Carterton's low-level violence rates and the UK's broader trends, pointing to the area's unique character as a smaller, less densely populated built-up zone where community cohesion may mitigate certain crime types. However, the dramatic rise in deliberate property damage underscores a need for vigilance during high-traffic events.

The most alarming trend in November 2025 was the 500% increase in criminal damage and arson, with incidents rising from 1 to 6. This spike, occurring against the backdrop of Bonfire Night, suggests targeted vandalism or pyrotechnic-related incidents may have escalated. Concurrently, 'other crime' saw a 200% increase, with unclassified incidents tripling from 1 to 3 — a figure that could include emerging criminal tactics or underreported activities. Burglary also doubled from 0 to 1, though this remains a rare occurrence in Carterton. While violent crimes rose to 34 (49.3% of total), they remained 30% below the UK average, indicating local factors may dampen aggression rates. Anti-social behaviour (10 cases) was 53% below the UK average, and shoplifting (5 cases) was 52% below, suggesting effective policing or community deterrence. The contrast between Carterton's low property crime rates and the UK's higher figures highlights the area's relative safety, but the sharp rise in deliberate damage points to vulnerabilities during seasonal events. Residents should be particularly vigilant in areas prone to public gatherings or during the extended dark evenings of late November.

Carterton's crime rate in November 2025 rose 13.1% from the previous month's 3.3 per 1,000.3% below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 2 crimes per day — a figure that, while low, reflects the 69 total incidents recorded over 30 days. Monthly exposure to crime was 1 reported crime for every 271 residents, a statistic that, when contextualised against Carterton's population of 18,673, illustrates the relatively low frequency of criminal activity. This monthly ratio is particularly striking when compared to the UK's broader average, where the equivalent figure would be significantly higher. The increase from 3.3 to 3.7 per 1,000 residents may be partially explained by the seasonal context, with November's extended evenings and high-traffic events creating conditions conducive to certain types of crime. However, the area's overall safety profile — evidenced by its consistently low rates in categories like burglary (67% below UK average) and shoplifting (52% below) — suggests that systemic factors such as community engagement or local policing strategies may be offsetting the impact of these seasonal spikes. For residents, the 1-in-271 monthly exposure rate underscores that while crime is not absent, it remains a rare occurrence in this built-up area.