Crime in Carterton: statistics, rates and trends
875 crimes were recorded in Carterton in the 12 months to July 2026, 45.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Carterton
- Questions about crime in Carterton
- About this data
875 crimes were recorded in Carterton in the 12 months to July 2026, 45.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 12% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 414 reports (47% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Carterton has the 1,227th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Carterton | West Oxfordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 875 | 6,008 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 45.5 | 49.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +12% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 19,241 | 120,941 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Carterton was highest in the year to July 2023 (998 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (697). Over the whole period it rose 26%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 875 | 45.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 779 | 40.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 827 | 43.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 998 | 51.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 729 | 37.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 861 | 44.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 797 | 41.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 716 | 37.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 697 | 36.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 74 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Carterton over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+38%) and public order (+29%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 414 | 21.5 | 0.63 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 109 | 5.7 | 0.37 | +8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 80 | 4.2 | 0.61 | +38% |
| Shoplifting | 76 | 3.9 | 0.48 | +25% |
| Public order | 67 | 3.5 | 0.52 | +29% |
| Other theft | 48 | 2.5 | 0.39 | +17% |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 1.1 | 0.22 | -9% |
| Burglary | 16 | 0.8 | 0.24 | -6% |
| Drugs | 16 | 0.8 | 0.25 | +7% |
| Other crime | 16 | 0.8 | 0.39 | -6% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.3 | 0.32 | +150% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.2 | 0.15 | -20% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.1 | 0.06 | +100% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 0.05 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Carterton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Carterton recorded 414 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 47.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Carterton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Carterton recorded 109 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 12.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Carterton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Carterton recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Carterton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Carterton recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Carterton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Carterton recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Carterton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Carterton recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Carterton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Carterton recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Carterton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Carterton recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Carterton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Carterton recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Carterton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Carterton recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Carterton
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Carterton recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Carterton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Carterton recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Carterton
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Carterton recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Carterton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Carterton recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Carterton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Carterton.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Carterton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Witney | 1,837 | 66.8 | +47% |
| Faringdon | 701 | 67.5 | +48% |
| Eynsham | 290 | 42.7 | -6% |
| Highworth | 395 | 46.8 | +3% |
| Shrivenham and Watchfield | 329 | 45.0 | -1% |
| Chipping Norton | 491 | 65.7 | +45% |
| Grove (Vale of White Horse) | 570 | 52.9 | +16% |
| Kidlington | 942 | 59.1 | +30% |
4 areas within Carterton, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Carterton South had the highest rate (65.0 per 1,000) and Carterton North East the lowest (34.3). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carterton South | Neighbourhood | 4,152 | 270 | 65.0 |
| Carterton North West | Neighbourhood | 6,711 | 294 | 43.8 |
| Brize Norton and Shilton | Neighbourhood | 4,345 | 188 | 43.3 |
| Carterton North East | Neighbourhood | 5,155 | 177 | 34.3 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Carterton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 105 |
| On or near Monahan Way | 43 |
| On or near Parking Area | 33 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 30 |
| On or near Whittington Place | 26 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 25 |
| On or near Godwin Row | 22 |
| On or near Main Park | 17 |
| On or near Milestone Road | 17 |
| On or near Britannia Close | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Carterton over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 290 | 33.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 228 | 26.1% |
| Not recorded | 109 | 12.5% |
| Under investigation | 100 | 11.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 58 | 6.6% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 2.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 21 | 2.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 20 | 2.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.5% |
Carterton has an estimated population of 19,241. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Carterton sits in decile 8.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Carterton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 66.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.7% |
| Social rented homes | 10.7% |
| Private rented homes | 28.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.7 |
Is Carterton a safe place to live?
Carterton recorded 45.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Carterton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 414 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (109).
Is crime in Carterton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Carterton was up 12% on the year before: 875 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 779 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Carterton?
Carterton is policed by Thames Valley. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Carterton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.