Oadby Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Oadby’s crime rate in May 2025 stood at 4.9 per 1,000 residents, a figure that is 39.5% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This performance positions the area as one of the safest in the country, with violent crime and public order offences forming the largest share of reported incidents. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 47.9% of all crimes, a category that remains 19% below the UK average. The dominance of violent crime over property-related offences suggests a unique local dynamic, potentially influenced by Oadby’s character as a mixed-use area with a balance of residential, commercial, and educational zones. Seasonal factors such as longer evenings and bank holidays may have contributed to the rise in public order incidents, as increased outdoor activity and socialising could drive such offences. However, the area’s overall safety is underscored by the stark underperformance of categories like anti-social behaviour and shoplifting, which are 72% and 85% below UK averages, respectively. These figures may reflect Oadby’s relatively stable community environment, where proactive policing and community engagement efforts have likely played a role in maintaining low levels of disorder. The absence of major spikes in crime—despite the seasonal context—further reinforces the area’s resilience, though the 100% increase in bicycle theft and burglary warrants closer monitoring.

The most notable improvement in May 2025 was the 25% decrease in shoplifting, which fell from four to three incidents. This decline may reflect heightened police presence in retail areas or improved security measures at local stores. Conversely, bicycle theft surged by 100%, rising from zero to eight incidents—a sharp increase that could be tied to the arrival of warmer weather and more outdoor cycling. Anti-social behaviour, which accounts for 7.7% of all crimes, remained 72% below the UK average, a statistic that highlights Oadby’s relatively calm social environment. However, the rise in burglary and possession of weapons, both up from zero to one incident, signals areas requiring further attention. These increases, though small in absolute terms, may indicate evolving patterns linked to seasonal factors such as longer evenings and increased socialising.

Oadby's crime rate in May 2025 rose by 10.2% compared to the previous month, increasing from 4.4 to 4.9 per 1,000 residents. This uptick, though modest, reflects the dynamic nature of local crime patterns. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of four reported crimes per day—a figure that, while low, underscores the need for vigilance during peak activity periods. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 206 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places Oadby well below the UK average. This statistic, when contextualised against the area’s population of 24,061, suggests that residents face a lower risk of encountering crime compared to the national picture. However, the increase in specific categories such as bicycle theft and burglary raises questions about shifting local dynamics, possibly linked to seasonal factors like increased outdoor activity or changes in community routines.