Oakham Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

July 2024 marked an unexpected surge in public order offences in Oakham, a built-up area within Rutland, with a 133.3% increase from three to seven incidents. This spike, though still significantly below the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, challenges the usual seasonal patterns seen in this market town. The overall crime rate of 3.4 per 1,000 residents was 59.5% lower than the UK average, a statistic that highlights Oakham’s comparative safety despite the fluctuation. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 42% of all crimes, yet they were 51% below the UK average. This contrast with the sharp rise in public order offences suggests a combination of local initiatives and seasonal dynamics. July, typically a peak month for tourism and festivals in Rutland, may have contributed to increased public space activity, potentially influencing the types of crimes reported. However, the broader trend of low crime remains consistent with Oakham’s character as a relatively quiet market town, where community policing and limited urban density appear to mitigate broader UK crime trends.

July saw a striking 133.3% increase in public order offences, rising from three to seven incidents. This jump, though still below the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, raises questions about the role of summer festivals and open-air events in the area. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour fell by 20%, from 10 to 8 incidents, possibly reflecting the impact of targeted local interventions or seasonal shifts in community activity. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, accounting for 42% of all crimes, yet they were 51% below the UK average. The decrease in criminal damage and arson (71.4%) may be linked to fewer fireworks or seasonal maintenance activities. For residents, the 59.5% gap between Oakham’s rate and the UK average underscores the effectiveness of local crime prevention strategies, even as specific categories fluctuate.

Oakham's crime rate in July 2024 fell by 9.1% compared to June, dropping from 3.8 to 3.4 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with broader seasonal patterns observed in Rutland, where outdoor activity typically shifts to festivals and events rather than crime. Locally, the daily crime count averaged two incidents per day, a figure that reflects the area's small population and low overall crime levels. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 293 residents, a statistic that highlights the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. When contextualised against Rutland’s population of approximately 82,000, Oakham’s 14,664 residents experienced a crime rate 59.5% below the UK average, suggesting a combination of community policing efforts and the area’s character as a relatively tranquil market town. The monthly exposure metric, while low, serves as a reminder that even infrequent incidents can have local impact, particularly during peak summer months when tourism increases.