Oakdale Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 5,378, Oakdale recorded 24 crimes in June 2023, equating to 4.5 crimes per 1,000 residents. This rate is 47.1% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000, marking a significant departure from national trends. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 16 of the total (66.7% of all crimes), followed by other crimes (12.5%) and public order offences (8.3%). This stark contrast to the UK average highlights Oakdale’s unique crime profile, where property-related crimes are underrepresented. Seasonal factors may partly explain the pattern: June, the start of summer, typically sees increased foot traffic in built-up areas, which could contribute to higher rates of personal violence. However, property crimes like burglary and shoplifting remained well below UK averages, suggesting that Oakdale’s built-up character—with more surveillance or community policing—may reduce opportunities for such offences. The dominance of violent crime also raises questions about local dynamics, such as social interactions in public spaces or seasonal events that could intensify interpersonal conflicts.

June 2023 saw a dramatic 128.6% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 7 to 16 incidents. This surge, coupled with a 100% rise in burglary (0 to 1) and a 50% increase in other crimes (2 to 3), indicates a significant shift in the crime mix compared to May. Violent crime now constitutes 66.7% of all reported incidents, a stark contrast to the UK average for this category (2.9 per 1,000), where Oakdale’s rate of 3.0 per 1,000 is just 3% higher. Conversely, public order offences were 40% below the UK average, and anti-social behaviour dropped by two-thirds, suggesting some areas of local success in managing disorder. The spike in violent crime could reflect increased social activity during summer. 'other crime'—a category encompassing offences like fraud or criminal damage—rose sharply, with Oakdale’s rate (0.6 per 1,000) 300% above the UK average (0.1 per 1,000), pointing to potential gaps in local reporting or policing focus for these less visible crimes.

Oakdale’s crime rate in June 2023 rose by 41.1% compared to May’s 3.2 per 1,000, reflecting a clear upward trend. On a daily basis, this translates to roughly one crime per day in the area, a figure that may resonate more intuitively with residents than abstract per-1,000 statistics. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 224 residents, a rate that, while modest, underscores the importance of community vigilance in a built-up area. When scaled to Oakdale’s population of 5,378, the 24 total crimes represent a manageable burden compared to larger urban centres, yet the spike in violent crime highlights vulnerabilities specific to this locale. The contrast with the UK average is striking: while Oakdale’s overall rate is nearly half the national figure, its performance on certain categories—such as 'other crime'—reveals disparities that warrant further scrutiny. These figures suggest that Oakdale’s crime profile is shaped by a combination of effective local measures for property crimes and emerging challenges in managing interpersonal violence, a balance that may reflect both the area’s character and the limitations of national benchmarks.