Oakham Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Oakham, there were 5.2 reported crimes in May 2025, a figure 35.8% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This relatively low rate translates to a daily risk of approximately two crimes per day, a statistic that, while not negligible, reflects the town’s generally safer profile compared to national trends. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (35.5% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (21.1%) and shoplifting (10.5%). These patterns align with the seasonal context of May, a month marked by longer evenings and bank holidays, which may have influenced outdoor drinking and socialising. The prominence of violence and sexual offences, despite being 36% below the UK average, suggests a need for targeted community engagement around conflict resolution and public safety. Anti-social behaviour, also significantly below the UK average, may be linked to the town’s smaller, more tightly knit community, where informal social controls could mitigate escalation. Shoplifting, while lower than the UK average, remains a concern for local retailers, tied to the area’s mix of rural and urban characteristics, where high streets may see transient foot traffic during peak hours. The overall crime profile in Oakham appears to be shaped by its status as a built-up area within a largely rural county, where the density of services and amenities may drive certain types of crime while the broader isolation of Rutland limits others.

May 2025 saw significant month-on-month increases in other theft (+200%), drugs (+100%), and theft from the person (+100%), reflecting a sharp rise in specific categories. These jumps, while concerning, remain within the context of Oakham’s overall low crime profile. Meanwhile, public order offences fell by 50%, and vehicle crime dropped by 25%, suggesting a shift in focus from public spaces to more targeted incidents. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 35.5% of all crimes, a figure 36% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000. This contrast highlights Oakham’s relatively safer environment for interpersonal safety, though the rise in theft-related crimes may indicate evolving local challenges. For residents, the 100% increase in other theft could signal a need for heightened awareness of property security in shared spaces or community areas.

Oakham’s crime rate in May 2025 rose to 5.2 per 1,000 residents, a 22.5% increase from 4.2 per 1,000 in April. This translates to roughly two reported crimes per day across the town, a figure that, while low, reflects the area’s generally safer profile compared to the UK average. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 193 residents, a ratio that underscores the relatively low exposure to crime in Oakham. With a population of 14,664, this monthly aggregate suggests that most residents are unlikely to encounter crime in their daily lives. The shift from April to May may partly explain the rise, as longer evenings and bank holidays in May could have influenced patterns of outdoor activity and socialising. The town’s low overall crime rate, combined with its small size, likely contributes to the stability in most categories, with only a few areas showing notable month-on-month shifts.