Carterton vs Oxford — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Carterton

OX18 · Oxfordshire

59

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences34
  • Anti-social behaviour7
  • Other theft5

Oxford

OX1 · Oxfordshire

411

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences135
  • Shoplifting72
  • Other theft41

Carterton has less crime — 59 vs 411 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Oxford recorded substantially more crime than Carterton in February 2026 — 411 incidents compared to 59, a 7.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Carterton sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (7), while Oxford has more Shoplifting (72). Carterton is below the national average while Oxford is above, making Carterton the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Carterton or Oxford safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Carterton recorded fewer crimes than Oxford — 59 vs 411 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. Carterton is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Carterton and Oxford?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Carterton saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Oxford had more Shoplifting. Overall, Carterton recorded fewer total crimes (59 vs 411).

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