Oakham Crime Rate March 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Oakham’s crime rate in March 2024 was 3.8 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 50.6% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights the built-up area’s relatively low crime profile compared to the broader UK context. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 25.5% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (16.4%) and public order offences (12.7%). These figures suggest that personal safety concerns remain a focus, though the rate of violent crime is significantly lower than the UK average. The seasonal transition to spring, with longer evenings and the change in clocks, may have influenced activity patterns in the area. For instance, the lower rate of violent crime compared to the UK average could reflect the town’s character as a small, low-density built-up area within Rutland, where community cohesion and limited nightlife may contribute to reduced incidents. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences, which are 48% and 7% below UK averages respectively, may also be linked to local governance efforts or the area’s demographic makeup. The crime picture illustrates a balance between persistent challenges in certain categories and a broader trend of safety that aligns with the rural-adjacent nature of Rutland.

March 2024 saw a dramatic 300% increase in vehicle crime, rising from one to four incidents. This spike may be linked to changes in parking patterns or seasonal travel, though no definitive causal link is established. Conversely, shoplifting plummeted by 80%, dropping from five to one incident, a decline that could reflect heightened awareness or seasonal shifts in retail activity. Violent crimes also fell sharply, with a 48.1% decrease from 27 to 14 incidents, a trend that contrasts with the UK average for violence and sexual offences, which is 63% below the national rate. The rise in 'other crime' and 'possession of weapons' by 100% each highlights emerging trends that warrant closer examination. These shifts underscore the dynamic nature of local crime patterns, where increases in certain categories may be offset by significant declines in others.

Oakham's crime rate in March 2024 stood at 3.8 per 1,000 residents, marking a 14.0% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.4. This decline aligns with the area’s historically lower crime profile compared to the UK average. Over the course of March, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 267 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for local residents. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately two crimes per day, a relatively low frequency that reflects the built-up area’s size and population density. When scaled to the population of 14,664, this suggests that the likelihood of encountering crime remains significantly lower than the national average. The drop in violent crimes and shoplifting, combined with the rise in vehicle-related incidents, indicates a shift in crime patterns that may be influenced by seasonal factors such as the transition to longer evenings and changing activity levels in the area.