Crime Rate in Carterton South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Carterton South

The total recorded crimes in Carterton South, West Oxfordshire, UK in July 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Carterton South crime rate of 4.12 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-70.83% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Carterton South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Whittington Place 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 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 July 2025 the Carterton South has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 4.12 ranking 9th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Carterton South)CrimesRank (Carterton South)CrimesRank (Carterton South)
Witney South67 2994 11,099 1
Witney West72 1876 2767 2
Chipping Norton51 3568 3553 3
Witney Central42 4492 4482 4
Carterton North West25 8313 6413 5
Eynsham and Cassington23 10363 5320 7
Witney East33 5300 7330 6
Freeland and Hanborough28 6213 11216 12
Stonesfield and Tackley27 7295 8143 20
Kingham, Rollright and Enstone16 15228 10251 9
Brize Norton and Shilton19 12256 9193 14
Carterton North East18 13196 12243 10
Woodstock and Bladon13 20192 13218 11
Witney North20 11175 16170 17
Hailey, Minster Lovell and Leafield17 14148 21201 13
Bampton and Clanfield14 19188 14174 16
Ducklington10 23149 20177 15
Standlake, Aston and Stanton Harcourt15 16156 19154 18
Charlbury and Finstock15 18166 17132 21
Burford15 17160 18144 19
North Leigh13 2198 23110 23
Chadlington and Churchill5 26124 22115 22
Ascott and Shipton10 2292 2487 25
Milton-under-Wychwood7 2479 2690 24
Alvescot and Filkins5 2580 2582 26
The Bartons3 2743 2767 27

Carterton South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 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 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
August 20241

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20254
March 20253
November 20242
September 20241

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202524
May 202511
April 20255
March 202510
February 202510
January 20253
December 20247
November 20242
October 20244
September 20248
August 20243

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
November 20242
September 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
January 20252

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

MonthCount
July 20251

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

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 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

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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

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
April 20251
December 20242
August 20242

High Crime Locations Carterton South in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Whittington Place (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
5. Clarkston Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Black Bourton Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Anson Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Chandler Mews (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Oakfield Road (Map)
Total1
Robbery1

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