Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
OX18 · Oxfordshire
59
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
OX11 · Oxfordshire
167
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Carterton has less crime — 59 vs 167 incidents in April 2026.
Didcot recorded substantially more crime than Carterton in April 2026 — 167 incidents compared to 59, a 2.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Carterton sees higher rates of Public order (8), while Didcot has more Shoplifting (17). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Carterton recorded fewer crimes than Didcot — 59 vs 167 incidents. That is 65% fewer crimes. Carterton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Carterton saw higher rates of Public order while Didcot had more Shoplifting. Overall, Carterton recorded fewer total crimes (59 vs 167).