Oadby Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 24,061 residents, Oadby recorded 100 crimes in August 2023, equating to a crime rate of 4.2 per 1,000 people. This figure is 48.1% below the UK's overall average of 8.1 per 1,000, marking one of the most significant gaps between local and national statistics in recent months. The most common crime types were violence and sexual offences (37 incidents, 37.0% of total), followed by public order (13 incidents) and anti-social behaviour (11 incidents). This distribution reflects a balance between interpersonal and community-level issues, with violent crime rates 43% below the UK average for this category. The seasonal context of August, a peak holiday month, typically raises burglary risks due to empty homes and increased tourism. However, Oadby's burglary rate (0.4 per 1,000) was 18% above the UK average, suggesting that local factors—such as the area's built-up character and proximity to major transport links—may contribute to this anomaly. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, was 65% below the UK average, a trend consistent with Oadby's relatively cohesive community structures and targeted local enforcement efforts. The low rates of shoplifting (0.2 per 1,000) and other theft (0.2 per 1,000) further underscore the area's distinct crime profile, which appears to prioritize addressing interpersonal conflicts and public disorder over property-related offences. This pattern may be influenced by Oadby's role as a commuter hub within Oadby and Wigston, where community engagement initiatives and regular police patrols likely play a role in maintaining lower crime levels.

August 2023 saw notable fluctuations in specific crime types, with possession of weapons, theft from the person, and other crime each increasing by 100% compared to July. These spikes, though small in absolute numbers, highlight localized concerns that may reflect seasonal or situational factors. Conversely, shoplifting dropped by 44.4% (from 9 to 5 incidents), a decline consistent with the UK's typical summer trend of reduced retail theft. Vehicle crime also fell by 39% compared to the UK average, possibly linked to Oadby's lower traffic density and community-focused road safety measures. The balance between property and violent crimes remained nearly equal, with both accounting for 37% of total incidents. This parity contrasts with the UK's broader trend of violent crime outpacing property crime in August, suggesting Oadby's unique social and spatial characteristics may moderate this seasonal shift.

Oadby's crime rate in August 2023 fell to 4.2 per 1,000 residents, a decline of 8.2% from the previous month's 4.5 per 1,000. This downward trend contrasts with the UK's broader pattern, where August typically sees increased crime due to holidays. Locally, the daily crime count averaged 3 incidents per day over 31 days, a figure that translates to roughly one reported crime for every 241 residents during the month. When scaled to the area's population of 24,061, this suggests a relatively low level of exposure compared to the UK average. The balance between property and violent crimes also shifted slightly, with violence and sexual offences remaining the most common category at 37 incidents. However, the absence of major spikes in crime types like burglary or vehicle crime—both of which saw UK-wide increases in August—points to Oadby's distinct local dynamics, possibly influenced by its urban density and community-focused policing strategies.