Crime in Oatlands & Pannal: statistics, rates and trends

271 crimes were recorded in Oatlands & Pannal in the 12 months to July 2026, 29.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 75 reports (28% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Oatlands & Pannal has the 3,773rd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Oatlands & Pannal was highest in the year to July 2021 (382 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (260). Over the whole period it fell 9%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Oatlands & Pannal 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 falls were in violence and sexual offences (-13%).

Violence and sexual offences in Oatlands & Pannal

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Oatlands & Pannal recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 27.7% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Oatlands & Pannal

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Oatlands & Pannal recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 23.2% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Oatlands & Pannal

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Oatlands & Pannal recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 17.3% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Oatlands & Pannal

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Oatlands & Pannal recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Oatlands & Pannal

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Oatlands & Pannal recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Oatlands & Pannal

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Oatlands & Pannal recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Oatlands & Pannal

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Oatlands & Pannal recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Oatlands & Pannal

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Oatlands & Pannal recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 58% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Oatlands & Pannal

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Oatlands & Pannal recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 73% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Oatlands & Pannal

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Oatlands & Pannal recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Oatlands & Pannal

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Oatlands & Pannal recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Oatlands & Pannal, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Oatlands & Pannal.

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 Oatlands & Pannal over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Oatlands & Pannal 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.

Oatlands & Pannal has an estimated population of 9,186. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Oatlands & Pannal sits in decile 9.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Oatlands & Pannal. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.