Crime in Oadby: statistics, rates and trends
1,340 crimes were recorded in Oadby in the 12 months to August 2026, 52.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (522), anti-social behaviour (194) and public order (123) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,104th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Oadby | Oadby and Wigston | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,340 | 3,776 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 52.6 | 61.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 25,474 | 61,695 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Oadby peaked in the year to August 2018 (1,526 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (1,211). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,340 | 52.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,320 | 51.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,405 | 55.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,465 | 57.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,355 | 53.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,482 | 58.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,211 | 47.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,487 | 58.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,526 | 59.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 146 |
| July 2026 | 105 |
| June 2026 | 126 |
| May 2026 | 112 |
| April 2026 | 110 |
| March 2026 | 111 |
| February 2026 | 91 |
| January 2026 | 115 |
| December 2025 | 108 |
| November 2025 | 108 |
| October 2025 | 121 |
| September 2025 | 87 |
Compared with England and Wales, Oadby recorded notably more bicycle theft (47% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (82% below) and vehicle crime (53% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 139 to 194 and burglary rose from 64 to 81, while shoplifting fell from 77 to 39 and vehicle crime fell from 74 to 60.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 522 | 20.5 | 34.2 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 194 | 7.6 | 15.4 | +40% |
| Public order | 123 | 4.8 | 6.7 | +5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 107 | 4.2 | 6.7 | +2% |
| Other theft | 92 | 3.6 | 6.4 | 0% |
| Burglary | 81 | 3.2 | 3.6 | +27% |
| Vehicle crime | 60 | 2.4 | 5.0 | -19% |
| Drugs | 41 | 1.6 | 3.3 | +8% |
| Shoplifting | 39 | 1.5 | 8.5 | -49% |
| Bicycle theft | 31 | 1.2 | 0.8 | +7% |
| Other crime | 19 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 10 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Oadby; the highest is Leicester (115.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt (31.5).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Oadby |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wigston | 2,556 | 67.3 | +28% |
| Great Glen | 245 | 42.6 | -19% |
| Leicester | 49,035 | 115.6 | +120% |
| Countesthorpe | 352 | 44.5 | -15% |
| Fleckney | 308 | 56.5 | +7% |
| Blaby and Whetstone | 925 | 59.9 | +14% |
| Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt | 240 | 31.5 | -40% |
| Thurmaston | 814 | 81.1 | +54% |
Of the 5 areas within Oadby, Oadby St Peter's had the highest crime rate (100.4 per 1,000) and Oadby Uplands the lowest (26.4), 4 times apart.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oadby St Peter's | Neighbourhood | 4,680 | 470 | 100.4 |
| Oadby Brocks Hill | Neighbourhood | 4,650 | 283 | 60.9 |
| Oadby Grange | Neighbourhood | 6,680 | 302 | 45.2 |
| Oadby Woodlands | Neighbourhood | 4,732 | 160 | 33.8 |
| Oadby Uplands | Neighbourhood | 4,732 | 125 | 26.4 |
The 10 locations below account for 30% of the crime recorded in Oadby over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (85).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 85 |
| On or near Supermarket | 76 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 40 |
| On or near Sandhurst Street | 39 |
| On or near Wigston Road | 39 |
| On or near Weston Rise | 28 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 26 |
| On or near Oaks Way | 25 |
| On or near Lowcroft Drive | 23 |
| On or near Lyndhurst Road | 23 |
Of the 1,146 crimes in Oadby with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 194 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 414 | 36.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 387 | 33.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 145 | 12.7% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 53 | 4.6% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 37 | 3.2% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 27 | 2.4% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 26 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 18 | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
Oadby has an estimated population of 25,474 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (14.1%, against 7.9%), less social housing (5.3%, against 17.1%) and fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Oadby average decile 8.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Oadby | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 14.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 40.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Oadby a safe place to live?
Oadby recorded 52.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,104th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft.
What is the most common crime in Oadby?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 522 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (194).
Is crime in Oadby going up or down?
Recorded crime in Oadby was up 2% on the year before: 1,340 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,320 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Oadby?
About 25,474 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Oadby?
Oadby is policed by Leicestershire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.