Crime Rate in Carterton North East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Carterton North East

The total recorded crimes in Carterton North East, West Oxfordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 19 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Carterton North East crime rate of 1.41 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Carterton North East, encompassing approximately 13,454 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Carterton North East Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Elmhurst Way with total crimes: 2
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2

How safe is Carterton North East?

To understand the safety of Carterton North East, we need to analyze Carterton North East crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to West Oxfordshire:

    • In 2024, Carterton North East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Oxfordshire average, with 196 crimes compared to 264.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Carterton North East witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 26 other areas in the West Oxfordshire.

    • In 2023, Carterton North East had fewer crimes than the West Oxfordshire average, with 243 crimes compared to 268. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Carterton North East witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 26 other areas in the West Oxfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in West Oxfordshire, Carterton North East has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Carterton North East Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Carterton North East has recorded 19 crimes with crime rate of 1.41 ranking 13th out of 26 in the West Oxfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Carterton North East crimes were 196. The crime rate of Carterton North East in 2024 was 14.57 (year) or 1.21 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the West Oxfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Carterton North East were around 243 crimes with yearly crime rate of 18.06 (year) or 1.51 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the West Oxfordshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Carterton North East)CrimesRank (Carterton North East)CrimesRank (Carterton North East)
Witney South79 1994 11,099 1
Witney West76 2876 2767 2
Chipping Norton35 4568 3553 3
Witney Central39 3492 4482 4
Carterton North West24 9313 6413 5
Eynsham and Cassington27 7363 5320 7
Witney East31 5300 7330 6
Witney North28 6175 16170 17
Carterton South15 15177 15292 8
Stonesfield and Tackley12 17295 8143 20
Kingham, Rollright and Enstone27 8228 10251 9
Brize Norton and Shilton15 14256 9193 14
Charlbury and Finstock22 10166 17132 21
Woodstock and Bladon21 11192 13218 11
Freeland and Hanborough21 12213 11216 12
Hailey, Minster Lovell and Leafield11 18148 21201 13
Bampton and Clanfield13 16188 14174 16
Ducklington5 23149 20177 15
Standlake, Aston and Stanton Harcourt5 22156 19154 18
Burford2 24160 18144 19
The Bartons8 1943 2767 27
Ascott and Shipton7 2092 2487 25
Alvescot and Filkins5 2180 2582 26
Chadlington and Churchill2 26124 22115 22
North Leigh2 2598 23110 23
Milton-under-Wychwood1 2779 2690 24

Carterton North East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 118 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20259
March 202513
February 20253
January 20255
December 20244
November 20248
October 202415
September 20249
August 20242
July 20249
June 202422
May 202411

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
November 20241
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
May 20242

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
December 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
August 20241

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
November 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241
October 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
October 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Carterton North East in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Carterton North East postcode area is presented below.

1. Elmhurst Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Ashdeane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Ash Avenue (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
6. Sedge Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Thornhill Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Teasel Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Elm Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Stocks Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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