Crime in Oundle, North Northamptonshire: statistics, rates and trends
707 crimes were recorded in Oundle, North Northamptonshire in the 12 months to August 2026, 47.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Oundle, North Northamptonshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Oundle, North Northamptonshire
- Types of crime in Oundle, North Northamptonshire
- Oundle, North Northamptonshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Oundle, North Northamptonshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Oundle, North Northamptonshire
- Demographics of Oundle, North Northamptonshire
- Questions about crime in Oundle, North Northamptonshire
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (205), anti-social behaviour (174) and vehicle crime (83) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,117th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Oundle, North Northamptonshire | North Northamptonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 707 | 32,796 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 47.7 | 87.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +12% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 14,823 | 373,871 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Oundle, North Northamptonshire of any year here (707 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 7%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 707 | 47.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 629 | 42.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 547 | 36.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 644 | 43.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 596 | 40.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 671 | 45.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 696 | 47.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 653 | 44.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 660 | 44.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 74 |
| July 2026 | 77 |
| June 2026 | 74 |
| May 2026 | 65 |
| April 2026 | 39 |
| March 2026 | 49 |
| February 2026 | 41 |
| January 2026 | 55 |
| December 2025 | 65 |
| November 2025 | 52 |
| October 2025 | 58 |
| September 2025 | 58 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (71% below) and other theft (62% below) were well below it. On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 37 to 83 and criminal damage and arson rose from 42 to 57, while other theft fell from 46 to 36.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 205 | 13.8 | 34.2 | 0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 174 | 11.7 | 15.4 | +16% |
| Vehicle crime | 83 | 5.6 | 5.0 | +124% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 57 | 3.8 | 6.7 | +36% |
| Burglary | 43 | 2.9 | 3.6 | +13% |
| Public order | 38 | 2.6 | 6.7 | -12% |
| Other theft | 36 | 2.4 | 6.4 | -22% |
| Shoplifting | 36 | 2.4 | 8.5 | +12% |
| Other crime | 17 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Oundle, North Northamptonshire; the highest is Lloyds & Corby Village (159.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Gretton & Weldon (45.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Oundle, North Northamptonshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gretton & Weldon | 430 | 45.2 | -5% |
| Thrapston | 752 | 47.9 | +1% |
| Lloyds & Corby Village | 2,185 | 159.6 | +235% |
| Geddington & Stanion | 434 | 55.6 | +17% |
| Corby West | 1,123 | 81.2 | +70% |
| Kingswood | 1,875 | 108.7 | +128% |
| Oakley | 1,162 | 60.1 | +26% |
| Raunds | 963 | 65.0 | +36% |
The 10 locations below account for 30% of the crime recorded in Oundle, North Northamptonshire over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (36).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 36 |
| On or near Taney Court | 31 |
| On or near Danford Close | 24 |
| On or near Church Street | 21 |
| On or near Market Place | 21 |
| On or near Main Street | 17 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 17 |
| On or near Bellamy Road | 16 |
| On or near St Wilfrids Road | 16 |
| On or near Station Road | 15 |
Of the 533 crimes in Oundle, North Northamptonshire with a recorded outcome, 48% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 174 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 254 | 47.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 159 | 29.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 55 | 10.3% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 3.0% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 2.3% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Oundle, North Northamptonshire has an estimated population of 14,823 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (9.0%, against 23.3%), an older population (27%, against 19%) and more retired residents (29%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Oundle, North Northamptonshire average decile 7.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Oundle, North Northamptonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 29.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 41.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Oundle, North Northamptonshire a safe place to live?
Oundle, North Northamptonshire recorded 47.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,117th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Oundle, North Northamptonshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 205 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (174).
Is crime in Oundle, North Northamptonshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Oundle, North Northamptonshire was up 12% on the year before: 707 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 629 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Oundle, North Northamptonshire?
About 14,823 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Oundle, North Northamptonshire?
Oundle, North Northamptonshire is policed by Northamptonshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.