Oakdale Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Oakdale's crime rate in May 2023 was 3.2 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 60% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of approximately one crime per 31 days, or a 1-in-316 chance of experiencing a reported incident over the course of the month. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41.2% of the total 17 incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (17.7%) and other theft (11.8%). These figures reflect a pattern consistent with the area's built-up character, where social interactions in public spaces may contribute to higher rates of violence and disorder. The seasonal context of May—longer evenings, bank holidays, and increased outdoor socialising—likely influenced the crime profile, with opportunities for alcohol-fuelled incidents potentially driving the 41.2% share of violent crimes. However, the overall rate remains significantly lower than the UK average, suggesting effective local policing or community resilience. Anti-social behaviour was 55% below the UK average of 1.3 per 1,000, and public order offences were 39% below the national rate of 0.7 per 1,000. The relatively low levels of property crime—only 3 incidents (1.3 per 1,000)—contrast with the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000 for other theft, though this category remains 32% below the national average. These patterns indicate a community where interpersonal conflicts and anti-social behaviour are more prevalent than property-related crimes, influenced by the area's social dynamics and infrastructure.

May 2023 saw a 46.2% decrease in violence and sexual offences, from 13 to 7 incidents, marking a significant shift in the crime profile. This reduction aligns with the seasonal context of longer evenings, which may have influenced social behaviours and reduced opportunities for such crimes. Conversely, 'other crime' increased by 100%, rising from one to two incidents, a category that remains 186% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences also fell by 50% each, from four to two, possibly linked to targeted policing efforts or changes in community engagement during the month. Violence and sexual offences in Oakdale were 53% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000, illustrating the area's relative safety in this category despite the overall crime rate being 60% below the national average.

Oakdale's crime rate in May 2023 stood at 3.2 per 1,000 residents, a 37.1% decrease from the previous month's rate of 5.0 per 1,000. This decline positions the area as safer than many comparable regions, with residents facing a monthly exposure of one reported crime for roughly every 316 people. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one crime reported per day over the 31-day period, a figure that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. When contextualised against the population of 5,378 residents, the 17 total crimes recorded in May translate to a 1-in-316 chance of experiencing a crime over the course of the month. This is a stark contrast to the UK average, though direct comparisons are not provided for daily figures. The reduction in violent and sexual offences, coupled with a significant drop in public order incidents, suggests a month that was generally calmer than April, though the rise in 'other crime' highlights areas requiring further attention.