Oakham Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Oakham’s crime rate in September 2025 stood at 3.6 per 1,000 residents, placing it 51.4% below the UK average of 7.4. This stark contrast to the national picture underscores the area’s relatively safe environment, a factor likely influenced by its status as a small built-up area within Rutland, where commercial and social activity is concentrated but limited in scale. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 40.4% of all crimes reported, followed by anti-social behaviour (21.2%) and public order incidents (13.5%). These figures suggest that interpersonal disputes and public disorder remain the primary concerns, though they are significantly lower than the UK average for each category. The seasonal context of September — marked by the return of students to local universities and the start of the academic year — may have contributed to the rise in public order offences, which increased by 250% compared to August. However, the overall decline in violent crime by 30% could reflect the quieter nature of the area during this time of year. Unlike larger urban centres, Oakham’s crime profile lacks significant spikes in property crime or theft from the person, further reinforcing its position as a low-crime locality. The combination of low population density, limited commercial hubs, and a focus on community policing likely contributes to this pattern, though the exact mechanisms remain to be explored in future analyses.

September saw a 250% increase in public order offences, rising from two to seven incidents, a sharp contrast to the 50% drop in shoplifting cases, which fell from 10 to five. This shift may be attributed to the back-to-school period and university freshers’ events, which could have heightened social interactions in public spaces. Meanwhile, violent crime decreased by 30%, from 30 to 21 incidents, suggesting a possible reduction in alcohol-fueled disputes during the month. Bicycle theft also rose by 100%, with one reported case, a figure that is 43% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. This anomaly may be linked to increased cycling activity as students return to campus. Anti-social behaviour remained 32% below the UK average, indicating that local efforts to manage community noise or disorder may be effective. These trends highlight the interplay between seasonal events and crime patterns in this small urban area.

Oakham's crime rate in September 2025 fell to 3.6 per 1,000 residents, a 14.7% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.2. This decline positions the area as one of the safest in the UK, with its overall rate 51.4% below the national average of 7.4. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly two crimes per day over the 30-day period, a figure that underscores the low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. When scaled to the local population of 14,664, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 282 residents — a statistic that likely reinforces perceptions of safety among residents. This consistent underperformance relative to the UK average, particularly in violent crime and anti-social behaviour, may reflect the area’s character as a small, low-density urban centre with limited nightlife and commercial activity compared to larger cities. The absence of significant spikes in property crime or theft from the person further supports the notion that Oakham’s crime profile is shaped by its geographic and demographic context.