Oadby Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Oadby's crime rate in April 2025 (4.4 per 1,000 residents) highlights a stark contrast to the UK average of 7.7, with local levels 42.9% lower. This discrepancy is most pronounced in violent crimes, which accounted for 53.8% of all incidents (57 cases) but remained 8% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.6 per 1,000). The area's crime profile is dominated by violent offences, followed by public order (9.4%) and anti-social behaviour (8.5%), though both categories showed significant underperformance compared to national rates. Seasonal factors in April, including Easter and spring weather, may have influenced patterns: increased outdoor activity likely contributed to higher public order incidents, while reduced foot traffic during holidays could explain the sharp drop in shoplifting. The data also reveals a combination of crime types, with property crimes (23 incidents) making up only 21.7% of total offences, a lower proportion than the UK average. This suggests a unique local dynamic where personal safety concerns outweigh property-related issues, due to Oadby's mixed urban character with limited high-density retail zones. The absence of major spikes in vehicle crime (0.2 per 1,000) or theft from the person (0.0 per 1,000) further underscores the area's relatively low-risk profile compared to other UK towns.

April 2025 saw a 55.6% decrease in shoplifting, with incidents falling from 9 to 4. This drop aligns with the Easter period, which may have reduced foot traffic in retail areas. Anti-social behaviour also declined by 43.8%, suggesting a possible link to seasonal changes in community activity. Conversely, 'other crime' surged by 200%, rising from 1 to 3 incidents, a category that includes non-specific offences requiring further investigation. Theft from the person doubled from 0 to 1 case, a small but notable increase. Violent crimes, while remaining the most common category (57 incidents, 53.8% of total), were 8% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. This discrepancy may reflect Oadby's relatively stable urban environment compared to more densely populated areas. The data also shows public order offences were 26% below the UK average, influenced by local policing strategies or community engagement efforts.

Oadby's crime rate in April 2025 stood at 4.4 per 1,000 residents, a 13.0% decrease from the previous month's rate of 5.1. This decline positions the area as one of the safest in the UK, with crime levels 42.9% below the national average. On a daily basis, 4 crimes were reported in April, a figure that translates to roughly one crime for every 227 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate is significantly lower than the UK average, though no direct comparison is available for daily crime figures. The population-scaled perspective highlights that Oadby's residents face a markedly lower risk of experiencing crime compared to the national average, with the most significant drops observed in anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. These trends suggest a consistent reduction in low-level offences, potentially linked to community initiatives or seasonal factors such as Easter-related activities reducing public gatherings.