Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
OX18 · Oxfordshire
59
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
OX4 · Oxfordshire
322
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Carterton has less crime — 59 vs 322 incidents in February 2026.
Oxford recorded substantially more crime than Carterton in February 2026 — 322 incidents compared to 59, a 5.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Carterton sees higher rates of Other theft (5), while Oxford has more Shoplifting (44). Carterton is below the national average while Oxford is above, making Carterton the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Carterton recorded fewer crimes than Oxford — 59 vs 322 incidents. That is 82% 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 Other theft while Oxford had more Shoplifting. Overall, Carterton recorded fewer total crimes (59 vs 322).