Crime Rate in Carterton North West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Carterton North West

The total recorded crimes in Carterton North West, West Oxfordshire, UK in March 2025 are around 33 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Carterton North West crime rate of 3.93 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 West, encompassing approximately 8,393 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (114.29% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Carterton North West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dove Court with total crimes: 6
  • The Larches with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3

How safe is Carterton North West?

To understand the safety of Carterton North West, we need to analyze Carterton North West 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 West reported a higher crime volume than the West Oxfordshire average, with 313 crimes compared to 264. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Carterton North West witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 26 other cities.

    • In 2023, Carterton North West experienced a greater number of crimes than the West Oxfordshire average, with 413 crimes compared to 268. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Carterton North West witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 26 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in West Oxfordshire, Carterton North West has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Carterton North West Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Carterton North West has recorded 33 crimes with crime rate of 3.93 ranking 6th out of 26 in the West Oxfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Carterton North West crimes were 313. The crime rate of Carterton North West in 2024 was 37.29 (year) or 3.11 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the West Oxfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Carterton North West were around 413 crimes with yearly crime rate of 49.21 (year) or 4.10 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the West Oxfordshire.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Oxfordshire)CrimesRank (West Oxfordshire)CrimesRank (West Oxfordshire)
Witney South109 1994 11,099 1
Witney West63 2876 2767 2
Chipping Norton39 5568 3553 3
Witney Central54 3492 4482 4
Eynsham and Cassington42 4363 5320 7
Witney East16 14300 7330 6
Carterton South23 7177 15292 8
Stonesfield and Tackley20 9295 8143 20
Freeland and Hanborough21 8213 11216 12
Kingham, Rollright and Enstone14 16228 10251 9
Brize Norton and Shilton20 10256 9193 14
Carterton North East17 13196 12243 10
Woodstock and Bladon19 12192 13218 11
Witney North19 11175 16170 17
Hailey, Minster Lovell and Leafield10 18148 21201 13
Bampton and Clanfield11 17188 14174 16
Ducklington8 21149 20177 15
Standlake, Aston and Stanton Harcourt15 15156 19154 18
Charlbury and Finstock8 22166 17132 21
Burford8 20160 18144 19
North Leigh8 1998 23110 23
Chadlington and Churchill8 23124 22115 22
Milton-under-Wychwood7 2479 2690 24
Ascott and Shipton6 2692 2487 25
Alvescot and Filkins6 2580 2582 26
The Bartons3 2743 2767 27

Carterton North West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20251
January 20255
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 151 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 20257
January 20259
December 202417
November 202419
October 20246
September 202411
August 20249
July 202411
June 202416
May 202416
April 202415

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20243
May 20241

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20255
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20247
August 20244
July 202411
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
November 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
July 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20248
September 20241
May 20242

High Crime Locations Carterton North West in March 2025

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

1. Dove Court (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
2. The Larches (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
4. Home Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
5. Trinder Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
7. Police Station (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Peel Place (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
9. Sycamore Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Faulder Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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