Total Crime Rate
23.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Edgeworth Drive area has the 8th highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Carterton South , and the 95th 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 Edgeworth Drive (OX18 3LW) in the last 12 months was 23.7 per 1,000 residents and was 52.8% lower than the Carterton South average (50.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 13.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -29.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Edgeworth Drive (OX18 3LW), the main crime hotspot is near Home Close. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Carterton South| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Windsor Close | Under investigation |
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