Oakham Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Oakham’s crime profile in December 2025, accounting for 27.9% of all reported crimes. At 4.2 per 1,000 residents, the area’s overall crime rate remains 40.0% below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000, a testament to local efforts in maintaining public safety. The seasonal context of December—marked by dark evenings, Christmas shopping, and holiday gatherings—likely contributes to the prominence of violent crime, as social interactions in public spaces increase. Anti-social behaviour (21.3% of total crimes) and criminal damage and arson (13.1%) followed closely, reflecting the challenges of managing community tensions during the festive period. While the UK average for violence and sexual offences stands at 2.6 per 1,000, Oakham’s rate of 1.2 per 1,000 is 53% lower, a figure that aligns with the area’s relatively small population and limited nightlife compared to larger urban centres. The absence of significant spikes in property crimes, such as burglary (0.1 per 1,000) and bicycle theft (0.1 per 1,000), contrasts with the UK averages of 0.3 per 1,000 for both categories, suggesting that local security measures and community cohesion play a role in deterring such crimes. This pattern is consistent with Oakham’s character as a built-up area within Rutland, where rural isolation and limited commercial density may reduce opportunities for certain types of crime.

December 2025 saw significant increases in criminal damage and arson (+300%), anti-social behaviour (+160%), and other theft (+133.3%) compared to November. These jumps may partly explain the 42% rise in Oakham’s overall crime rate. Despite this, the area’s violence and sexual offences rate (1.2 per 1,000) remains 53% below the UK average, a stark contrast to national trends. Anti-social behaviour, though rising, still sits 3% below the UK’s 0.9 per 1,000. Shoplifting decreased by 12.5%, possibly due to holiday shopping patterns shifting online or to larger retail hubs. The 12% reduction in shoplifting (from 0.6 to 0.5 per 1,000) highlights a localised trend that diverges from the UK’s 0.6 per 1,000 rate. Residents may find the 1-in-240 monthly exposure rate a useful benchmark for understanding risk levels in their community.

Oakham's crime rate in December 2025 rose by 42.0% compared to November 2025, increasing from 2.9 to 4.2 per 1,000 residents. This shift reflects a localised uptick in specific crime types, though the area remains significantly safer than the UK average. On a daily basis, 2 crimes were reported across Oakham’s 31 days in December, translating to a manageable frequency for a community of 14,664 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 240 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents against the population. This monthly exposure rate is a useful metric for residents to gauge relative safety, though it does not account for variations in population density or localised hotspots. The increase in crime rate is modest compared to the broader UK context, where Oakham’s overall rate remains 40.0% below the national average. This contrast underscores the effectiveness of local policing strategies and community engagement, even as seasonal factors temporarily elevate certain crime types.