Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
OX18 · Oxfordshire
59
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
OX11 · Oxfordshire
155
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Carterton has less crime — 59 vs 155 incidents in February 2026.
Didcot recorded substantially more crime than Carterton in February 2026 — 155 incidents compared to 59, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Carterton sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (7) and Other theft (5), while Didcot has more Criminal damage & arson (26) and Shoplifting (18). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Carterton recorded fewer crimes than Didcot — 59 vs 155 incidents. That is 62% fewer crimes. Carterton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Carterton saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Other theft while Didcot had more Criminal damage & arson and Shoplifting. Overall, Carterton recorded fewer total crimes (59 vs 155).