Carterton Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Carterton’s crime rate in October 2025 stood at 3.3 per 1,000 residents, marking a 57.1% reduction compared to the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure. increase from the previous month, continues to reflect the area’s status as a relatively safe built-up zone within West Oxfordshire. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 47.5% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (18.0%) and shoplifting (11.5%). These patterns align with the characteristics of a small urban centre, where high-density living and limited public space can contribute to interpersonal disputes and disorder. October’s seasonal context—marked by the clocks going back, darker evenings, and Halloween—likely influenced crime dynamics, with increased street lighting and community events potentially deterring some offences while also drawing attention to others. The area’s violent crime rate (1.6 per 1,000) was 40% below the UK average for this category, a disparity that may be linked to Carterton’s smaller population and stronger community cohesion. Meanwhile, shoplifting and public order offences remained below UK rates, suggesting that local retail strategies and policing efforts may be effectively mitigating these issues. The data also highlights the need for targeted interventions in areas where anti-social behaviour has surged, as this category’s 1,000% month-on-month increase indicates a potential shift in local patterns that warrants further exploration.

October 2025 saw sharp increases in anti-social behaviour, which rose by 1,000% from 1 to 11 incidents, and vehicle crime, doubling from 1 to 2. These spikes contrast with notable declines in other categories, including a 75% drop in criminal damage and arson, from 4 to 1. Violence and sexual offences, the most common crime type (47.5% of total), remained 40% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. The area’s violent crime rate (1.6 per 1,000) was 52% lower than the UK average for anti-social behaviour, a category that affects urban centres. Residents may find the 30% reduction in shoplifting (from 10 to 7) reassuring, as this type of crime often correlates with high-footfall retail areas. The month-on-month changes suggest a combination of seasonal factors—such as Halloween—and localised pressures from the data alone.

Carterton’s crime rate in October 2025 rose by 22.0% compared to the previous month, climbing from 2.7 to 3.3 per 1,000 residents. While this upward shift is notable, the area remains significantly safer than the UK average, which stood at 7.7 per 1,000. On a daily basis, 2 crimes were reported over the 31 days of October—a figure that, while low, reflects the persistent presence of crime in a built-up area with a population of 18,673. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 306 residents, a statistic that contextualises the scale of incidents against the local population. This monthly exposure rate underscores that, despite the increase, Carterton’s residents face a far lower risk of crime than the national average. The shift in crime patterns may partly reflect seasonal factors, such as darker evenings and Halloween, which can influence both offender activity and community vigilance. However, the overall trajectory remains one of relative safety compared to broader UK trends.