Crime Rate in Carterton South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Carterton South

The total recorded crimes in Carterton South, West Oxfordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Carterton South crime rate of 2.57 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 South, encompassing approximately 5,826 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
Carterton South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Whittington Place with total crimes: 3
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 1

How safe is Carterton South?

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

  • Relative to West Oxfordshire:

    • In 2024, Carterton South demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Oxfordshire average, with 177 crimes compared to 264.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Carterton South recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 26 other areas in the West Oxfordshire.

    • In 2023, Carterton South experienced a greater number of crimes than the West Oxfordshire average, with 292 crimes compared to 268. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Carterton South witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 26 other areas in the West Oxfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Carterton South Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Carterton South has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 2.57 ranking 15th out of 26 in the West Oxfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Carterton South crimes were 177. The crime rate of Carterton South in 2024 was 30.38 (year) or 2.53 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the West Oxfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Carterton South were around 292 crimes with yearly crime rate of 50.11 (year) or 4.18 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the West Oxfordshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Carterton South)CrimesRank (Carterton South)CrimesRank (Carterton South)
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
Stonesfield and Tackley12 17295 8143 20
Kingham, Rollright and Enstone27 8228 10251 9
Brize Norton and Shilton15 14256 9193 14
Carterton North East19 13196 12243 10
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 South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Shoplifting 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 10 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (3 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (3 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20253
November 20242
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20255
March 202510
February 202510
January 20253
December 20247
November 20242
October 20244
September 20248
August 20243
July 20249
June 202416
May 20243

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
November 20242
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
August 20243
July 20242

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
July 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
July 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20242
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20245
September 20246
August 20243
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
June 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Carterton South in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Whittington Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Bicycle theft1
5. Black Bourton Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Queens Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Pampas Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Main Park (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. The Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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