Oakham Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Oakham’s crime rate in November 2025 stood at 2.9 per 1,000 residents, placing it 60.3% below the UK average of 7.3. This stark divergence from national trends reflects the area’s character as a small built-up area within Rutland’s largely rural landscape. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 34.9% of all crimes, followed by shoplifting (18.6%) and anti-social behaviour (11.6%). These patterns align with the seasonal context of November, which saw extended darkness and the overlap of Bonfire Night with Black Friday shopping. The relatively low rate of violent crime compared to the UK average (2.6 per 1,000) may partly explain the dominance of non-violent offences, though the town’s compact size and community-focused infrastructure likely contribute to this dynamic. Shoplifting’s slight underperformance relative to the UK average (5% below) could be attributed to the limited retail presence in Oakham, where high streets are more subdued than in larger urban centres. The seasonal factor of darker evenings may have influenced anti-social behaviour rates, though the 72% gap between Oakham and the UK average for this category suggests broader societal differences. These figures illustrate how local geography and demographics shape crime profiles, even within national trends.

The most dramatic month-on-month shift occurred in 'other crime,' which doubled from zero to one reported incident in November 2025. This category’s sudden emergence may reflect underreported or newly categorised offences. Burglary also saw a 100% increase, rising from one to two incidents, a shift that could be tied to seasonal factors such as increased home occupancy during the festive period. Conversely, criminal damage and arson plummeted by 71.4%, likely linked to the absence of Bonfire Night-related incidents compared to the previous month. Public order offences fell by 50%, influenced by reduced foot traffic on high streets after Black Friday. Shoplifting remained 5% below the UK average (0.6 vs 0.6 per 1,000), a marginal but consistent gap that may reflect the limited retail density in Oakham. These fluctuations highlight how local conditions—such as the town’s small-scale retail environment—interact with broader seasonal patterns to shape crime dynamics. The 61% gap between Oakham’s vehicle crime rate (0.2 per 1,000) and the UK average (0.4) suggests that commuter parking or vehicle storage practices differ significantly from urban centres.

Oakham’s crime rate in November 2025 (2.9 per 1,000) marked a 36.9% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.6, reflecting a significant downward trend. This reduction translates to a daily average of one crime per 30 days, or roughly one incident per day—a figure that, while low, underscores the area’s generally safe environment. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 341 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than many comparable towns. This statistic provides a tangible reference for residents, illustrating that the likelihood of encountering crime in Oakham is far below the national average. The previous month’s higher rate may have been influenced by transient factors such as temporary events or weather anomalies, though the absence of specific data prevents definitive conclusions. When contextualised against Rutland’s rural character, the 2.9 rate appears even more exceptional, as the county’s overall crime profile typically aligns with lower urban centres. The population-scaled perspective—1-in-341 residents affected monthly—offers a relatable metric for understanding local safety, particularly when compared to the UK’s 1-in-139 average. These figures reinforce Oakham’s position as a low-crime area, where community cohesion and limited urban density likely play a role in sustaining this trend.