Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
OX18 · Oxfordshire
59
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
OX9 · Oxfordshire
39
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Thame has less crime — 39 vs 59 incidents in February 2026.
Carterton recorded notably higher crime than Thame in February 2026 — 59 vs 39 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Carterton sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (7), while Thame has more Shoplifting (5). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Thame recorded fewer crimes than Carterton — 39 vs 59 incidents. That is 34% fewer crimes. Thame 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 while Thame had more Shoplifting. Overall, Thame recorded fewer total crimes (39 vs 59).