Carterton Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Carterton's September 2025 crime rate of 2.7 per 1,000 residents stands 63.5% below the UK average, reflecting a consistently low-crime environment. Violence and sexual offences emerged as the most prevalent category, comprising 44% of all reported crimes, despite the area's rate being 53% below the UK average for this type. This discrepancy highlights Carterton's unique profile, where local factors such as its built-up character within West Oxfordshire and seasonal dynamics likely contribute to lower violent crime rates compared to national benchmarks. The second most common category, shoplifting, accounted for 20% of incidents and remained 18% below the UK average, potentially influenced by the area's retail landscape and lower foot traffic during the transition to autumn. Public order offences, at 10% of total crimes, were 44% below the UK average, possibly linked to the area's relatively stable community environment. The overall crime profile aligns with the seasonal context of September, as back-to-school activities and the start of the academic term may have driven some incidents while also contributing to a more settled atmosphere. The low rate of criminal damage and arson (0.2 per 1,000) compared to the UK average further underscores Carterton's distinct character, where community cohesion and local initiatives may play a role in mitigating such incidents.

September 2025 saw a sharp 90% drop in anti-social behaviour, with reported incidents falling from 10 to 1, marking a significant shift in the crime mix. This decline contrasts with a 33.3% increase in criminal damage and arson, the only category to rise month-on-month, suggesting a potential seasonal shift in focus. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common crime type, accounting for 44% of total incidents, despite being 53% below the UK average for this category. The property crime share (21%) was lower than the violent crime share (44%), indicating a shift in the balance between property and violent offences compared to previous months. Residents may find the 90% reduction in anti-social behaviour particularly notable, as it aligns with the start of the academic term and increased community engagement during this period.

Carterton's September 2025 crime rate of 2.7 per 1,000 residents represents a 32.3% decline from the previous month's rate of 4.0 per 1,000. This drop aligns with broader seasonal patterns, as the transition from summer to autumn often sees reduced outdoor activity and fewer visitors to the area. On a daily basis, the local figure of 2 crimes per day underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in Carterton compared to larger urban centres. Over the course of the month, 1 reported crime occurred for roughly every 373 residents, a figure that highlights the sparse distribution of incidents across the built-up area's population of 18,673. This monthly exposure is lower than the UK average when scaled to the same population size, reflecting the area's distinct demographic and geographic profile. The reduction in anti-social behaviour by 90% and burglary by 50% further illustrates the impact of local factors, such as community initiatives or seasonal changes in foot traffic, on crime trends.