Total Crime Rate
13.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Laburnum Close area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Carterton North East , and the 39th lowest crime rate of 352 local areas in West Oxfordshire .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Laburnum Close (OX18 1JT) in the last 12 months was 13.1 per 1,000 residents and was 61.9% lower than the Carterton North East average (34.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -83.3% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Criminal damage and arson ( -83.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 10.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -55.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -26.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Laburnum Close (OX18 1JT), the main crime hotspot is near Monahan Way. Police recorded 27 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Carterton North East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Monahan Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Thornhill Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Supermarket | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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