Oakham Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Oakham's crime mix in October 2024 reveals a distinct profile shaped by its built-up area within Rutland. With a crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 residents—44.4% below the UK average—the area's balance of crime types offers insight into local dynamics. Violence and sexual offences (31.8% of total crimes) dominate, significantly below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. This suggests a lower prevalence of violent incidents compared to national trends, possibly linked to the area's small population and limited nightlife. Anti-social behaviour (21.2%) follows, a rate 22% below the UK average, pointing to a community that may prioritize social cohesion despite seasonal fluctuations. Shoplifting (9.1%) and public order offences (9.1%) are also lower than UK averages, indicating that retail and public spaces may be well-managed. The seasonal context of October—darker evenings, Halloween, and the clocks going back—may influence patterns, with increased anti-social behaviour during longer nights. However, the absence of a significant spike in property crimes (which make up 29% of total offences) contrasts with national trends, where property crimes often dominate. This balance may reflect Oakham's rural-urban duality, where community policing and smaller population density contribute to lower rates of theft and burglary. The low rate of burglary (6.1%) and vehicle crime (4.6%) further supports this, though the 100% increase in theft from the person suggests targeted opportunities during holidays. Overall, the crime mix illustrates a community that manages to keep violent and anti-social crime below national averages, despite seasonal challenges.

October 2024 saw a dramatic 500% increase in shoplifting, rising from one to six incidents. This surge, coupled with a 100% rise in theft from the person, suggests seasonal factors such as Halloween may have influenced offender behaviour. Anti-social behaviour remained the second most common category, though its rate was 22% below the UK average, indicating a relatively stable social environment. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson fell sharply by 62.5%, from eight to three incidents—a drop that may reflect targeted efforts or seasonal inactivity. The persistence of violence and sexual offences at 31.8% of total crimes, despite being 48% below the UK average, highlights a unique local dynamic. These figures provide actionable insights: residents might consider heightened vigilance during evenings and holidays, while local authorities could explore why property crimes remain low compared to violent offences.

Oakham's crime rate in October 2024 rose 22.3% compared to September, increasing from 3.7 to 4.5 per 1,000 residents. This upward trend, though still significantly below the UK average, highlights a shift in local patterns. Daily crime figures show an average of two reported incidents per day, a low figure that contrasts with the 22.3% monthly increase. Over the course of October, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 222 residents, a monthly exposure rate that remains among the lowest in the country. When scaled to the population of 14,664, this suggests a relatively stable environment, though the rise in specific categories warrants attention. The local population context—smaller than most urban centres—likely contributes to the lower crime rate, but the 22.3% increase indicates a need for vigilance in areas where crime types have shifted. This monthly exposure figure provides a tangible benchmark for residents, illustrating that while crime is rare, changes in type and frequency should be monitored.