Crime in Oakley, North Northamptonshire: statistics, rates and trends
1,160 crimes were recorded in Oakley, North Northamptonshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 60.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Oakley, North Northamptonshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Oakley, North Northamptonshire
- Types of crime in Oakley, North Northamptonshire
- Oakley, North Northamptonshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Oakley, North Northamptonshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Oakley, North Northamptonshire
- Population and deprivation in Oakley, North Northamptonshire
- Questions about crime in Oakley, North Northamptonshire
- About this data
1,160 crimes were recorded in Oakley, North Northamptonshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 60.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 456 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Oakley, North Northamptonshire has the 2,599th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Oakley, North Northamptonshire | North Northamptonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,160 | 32,710 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 60.0 | 87.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 19,324 | 373,871 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Oakley, North Northamptonshire was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,447 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (1,140). Over the whole period it fell 19%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,160 | 60.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,280 | 66.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,161 | 60.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,156 | 59.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,140 | 59.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,402 | 72.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,447 | 74.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,300 | 67.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,431 | 74.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 117 |
| June 2026 | 115 |
| May 2026 | 85 |
| April 2026 | 78 |
| March 2026 | 130 |
| February 2026 | 64 |
| January 2026 | 83 |
| December 2025 | 74 |
| November 2025 | 73 |
| October 2025 | 112 |
| September 2025 | 132 |
| August 2025 | 97 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Oakley, North Northamptonshire over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in public order (+61%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-65%) and burglary (-38%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 456 | 23.6 | 0.69 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 276 | 14.3 | 0.93 | +1% |
| Shoplifting | 86 | 4.5 | 0.54 | -65% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 84 | 4.3 | 0.64 | +9% |
| Public order | 71 | 3.7 | 0.55 | +61% |
| Other theft | 52 | 2.7 | 0.42 | -7% |
| Drugs | 27 | 1.4 | 0.43 | -34% |
| Other crime | 26 | 1.3 | 0.64 | +8% |
| Vehicle crime | 26 | 1.3 | 0.27 | -33% |
| Possession of weapons | 19 | 1.0 | 1.01 | +6% |
| Burglary | 16 | 0.8 | 0.23 | -38% |
| Robbery | 13 | 0.7 | 0.50 | +18% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.4 | 0.44 | +75% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.03 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Oakley, North Northamptonshire
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Oakley, North Northamptonshire recorded 456 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 39.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Oakley, North Northamptonshire
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Oakley, North Northamptonshire recorded 276 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 23.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Oakley, North Northamptonshire
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Oakley, North Northamptonshire recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 65% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Oakley, North Northamptonshire
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Oakley, North Northamptonshire recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Oakley, North Northamptonshire
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Oakley, North Northamptonshire recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 61% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Oakley, North Northamptonshire
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Oakley, North Northamptonshire recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Oakley, North Northamptonshire
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Oakley, North Northamptonshire recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Oakley, North Northamptonshire
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Oakley, North Northamptonshire recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Oakley, North Northamptonshire
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Oakley, North Northamptonshire recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Oakley, North Northamptonshire
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Oakley, North Northamptonshire recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Oakley, North Northamptonshire
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Oakley, North Northamptonshire recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Oakley, North Northamptonshire
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Oakley, North Northamptonshire recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Oakley, North Northamptonshire
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Oakley, North Northamptonshire recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Oakley, North Northamptonshire
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Oakley, North Northamptonshire recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Oakley, North Northamptonshire, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Oakley, North Northamptonshire.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Oakley, North Northamptonshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingswood | 1,914 | 111.0 | +85% |
| Lloyds & Corby Village | 2,213 | 161.6 | +169% |
| Corby West | 1,127 | 81.5 | +36% |
| Geddington & Stanion | 414 | 53.1 | -12% |
| Gretton & Weldon | 420 | 44.1 | -26% |
| Kettering North | 808 | 75.1 | +25% |
| Desborough | 1,139 | 72.1 | +20% |
| Avondale Grange | 774 | 110.4 | +84% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Oakley, North Northamptonshire over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Garston Road | 65 |
| On or near Butland Road | 51 |
| On or near Motala Close | 34 |
| On or near Oldenburg Road | 30 |
| On or near Minden Close | 28 |
| On or near Flensburg Close | 23 |
| On or near Flycatcher Road | 23 |
| On or near Tromso Close | 23 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 22 |
| On or near Malmo Close | 21 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Oakley, North Northamptonshire over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 367 | 31.6% |
| Not recorded | 276 | 23.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 248 | 21.4% |
| Under investigation | 84 | 7.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 49 | 4.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 40 | 3.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 33 | 2.8% |
| Local resolution | 24 | 2.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 23 | 2.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 11 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
Oakley, North Northamptonshire has an estimated population of 19,324. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Oakley, North Northamptonshire sits in decile 7.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Oakley, North Northamptonshire |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.2% |
| Private rented homes | 21.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 |
Is Oakley, North Northamptonshire a safe place to live?
Oakley, North Northamptonshire recorded 60.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Oakley, North Northamptonshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 456 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (276).
Is crime in Oakley, North Northamptonshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Oakley, North Northamptonshire was down 9% on the year before: 1,160 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,280 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Oakley, North Northamptonshire?
Oakley, North Northamptonshire is policed by Northamptonshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Oakley, North Northamptonshire. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.