Crime Rate in Carterton South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Carterton South

The total recorded crimes in Carterton South, West Oxfordshire, UK in March 2025 are around 23 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Carterton South crime rate of 3.95 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Carterton South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Carterton South has recorded 23 crimes with crime rate of 3.95 ranking 7th 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.

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
Carterton North West33 6313 6413 5
Witney East16 14300 7330 6
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 South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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

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

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 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
April 20245

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 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 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 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
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
July 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 March 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Public order1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Queens Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Arlington Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Hollybush Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Devon Place (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Whittington Place (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Main Park (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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