Crime in Carterton: statistics, rates and trends
898 crimes were recorded in Carterton in the 12 months to August 2026, 46.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Carterton at a glance
- Crime trends in Carterton
- Types of crime in Carterton
- Carterton compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Carterton
- Streets with the most crime in Carterton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Carterton
- Demographics of Carterton
- Questions about crime in Carterton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (417), anti-social behaviour (110) and criminal damage and arson (85) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,204th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Carterton | West Oxfordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 898 | 5,924 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 46.7 | 49.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +12% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 19,241 | 120,941 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Carterton peaked in the year to August 2023 (994 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (691). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 30%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 898 | 46.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 802 | 41.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 811 | 42.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 994 | 51.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 753 | 39.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 818 | 42.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 828 | 43.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 726 | 37.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 691 | 35.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 97 |
| July 2026 | 104 |
| June 2026 | 84 |
| May 2026 | 91 |
| April 2026 | 61 |
| March 2026 | 69 |
| February 2026 | 61 |
| January 2026 | 75 |
| December 2025 | 76 |
| November 2025 | 69 |
| October 2025 | 61 |
| September 2025 | 50 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and vehicle crime (70% below) and anti-social behaviour (63% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 57 to 85 and public order rose from 55 to 70.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 417 | 21.7 | 34.2 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 110 | 5.7 | 15.4 | +7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 85 | 4.4 | 6.7 | +49% |
| Public order | 70 | 3.6 | 6.7 | +27% |
| Shoplifting | 68 | 3.5 | 8.5 | 0% |
| Other theft | 48 | 2.5 | 6.4 | +23% |
| Vehicle crime | 29 | 1.5 | 5.0 | +21% |
| Other crime | 21 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 18 | 0.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 17 | 0.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Carterton; the highest is Faringdon (66.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Eynsham (43.9).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Carterton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Witney | 1,763 | 64.1 | +37% |
| Faringdon | 693 | 66.7 | +43% |
| Eynsham | 298 | 43.9 | -6% |
| Highworth | 400 | 47.4 | +1% |
| Shrivenham and Watchfield | 335 | 45.8 | -2% |
| Chipping Norton | 465 | 62.3 | +33% |
| Grove (Vale of White Horse) | 597 | 55.4 | +19% |
| Kidlington | 937 | 58.8 | +26% |
Of the 4 areas within Carterton, Carterton South had the highest crime rate (68.2 per 1,000) and Carterton North East the lowest (35.1).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carterton South | Neighbourhood | 4,152 | 283 | 68.2 |
| Carterton North West | Neighbourhood | 6,711 | 300 | 44.7 |
| Brize Norton and Shilton | Neighbourhood | 4,345 | 183 | 42.1 |
| Carterton North East | Neighbourhood | 5,155 | 181 | 35.1 |
The 10 locations below account for 37% of the crime recorded in Carterton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (102).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 102 |
| On or near Monahan Way | 42 |
| On or near Parking Area | 30 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 29 |
| On or near Whittington Place | 27 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 23 |
| On or near Milestone Road | 21 |
| On or near Godwin Row | 20 |
| On or near Main Park | 18 |
| On or near Snowberry Court | 17 |
Of the 788 crimes in Carterton with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 110 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 303 | 38.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 242 | 30.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 112 | 14.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 45 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 24 | 3.0% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 20 | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 20 | 2.5% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Carterton has an estimated population of 19,241 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (10%, against 23%), fewer students (4.1%, against 7.9%) and more private renting (29%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Carterton average decile 8.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Carterton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 73.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 14.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 28.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Carterton a safe place to live?
Carterton recorded 46.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,204th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Carterton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 417 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (110).
Is crime in Carterton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Carterton was up 12% on the year before: 898 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 802 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Carterton?
About 19,241 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Carterton?
Carterton is policed by Thames Valley.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.