Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
OX18 · Oxfordshire
59
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
OX3 · Oxfordshire
197
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Carterton has less crime — 59 vs 197 incidents in April 2026.
Oxford recorded substantially more crime than Carterton in April 2026 — 197 incidents compared to 59, a 3.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Carterton sees higher rates of Public order (8), while Oxford has more Shoplifting (24). Carterton is below the national average while Oxford is above, making Carterton the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Carterton recorded fewer crimes than Oxford — 59 vs 197 incidents. That is 70% 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 Oxford had more Shoplifting. Overall, Carterton recorded fewer total crimes (59 vs 197).