Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
OX16 · Oxfordshire
350
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
OX18 · Oxfordshire
59
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Carterton has less crime — 59 vs 350 incidents in April 2026.
Banbury recorded substantially more crime than Carterton in April 2026 — 350 incidents compared to 59, a 5.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Banbury sees higher rates of Shoplifting (55), while Carterton has more Public order (8). Banbury sits above the national average for recorded crime while Carterton is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Carterton recorded fewer crimes than Banbury — 59 vs 350 incidents. That is 83% fewer crimes. Carterton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Banbury saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Carterton had more Public order. Overall, Carterton recorded fewer total crimes (59 vs 350).