Crime in Oadby: statistics, rates and trends
1,302 crimes were recorded in Oadby in the 12 months to July 2026, 51.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before.
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1,302 crimes were recorded in Oadby in the 12 months to July 2026, 51.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 516 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Oadby has the 1,137th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Oadby | Oadby and Wigston | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,302 | 3,715 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 51.1 | 60.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -10% | -1% |
| Population | 25,474 | 61,695 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Oadby was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,518 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (1,204). Over the whole period it fell 14%, 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 | 1,302 | 51.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,316 | 51.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,401 | 55.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,464 | 57.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,393 | 54.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,463 | 57.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,204 | 47.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,507 | 59.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,518 | 59.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 108 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Oadby 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. Rates were well above the national level for bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+28%) and criminal damage and arson (+15%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-47%) and vehicle crime (-21%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 516 | 20.3 | 0.59 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 188 | 7.4 | 0.48 | +28% |
| Public order | 126 | 4.9 | 0.74 | +9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 109 | 4.3 | 0.63 | +15% |
| Other theft | 80 | 3.1 | 0.49 | -14% |
| Burglary | 72 | 2.8 | 0.80 | +9% |
| Vehicle crime | 60 | 2.4 | 0.48 | -21% |
| Shoplifting | 40 | 1.6 | 0.19 | -47% |
| Drugs | 38 | 1.5 | 0.46 | -10% |
| Bicycle theft | 28 | 1.1 | 1.34 | -10% |
| Other crime | 19 | 0.7 | 0.35 | -17% |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.4 | 0.26 | +80% |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 0.4 | 0.21 | +50% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.3 | 0.32 | -20% |
Violence and sexual offences in Oadby
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Oadby recorded 516 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 39.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Oadby
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Oadby recorded 188 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 14.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Oadby
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Oadby recorded 126 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Oadby
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Oadby recorded 109 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 15% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Oadby
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Oadby recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Oadby
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Oadby recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Oadby
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Oadby recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Oadby
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Oadby recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Oadby
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Oadby recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Oadby
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Oadby recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Oadby
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Oadby recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Oadby
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Oadby recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 80% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Oadby
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Oadby recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Oadby
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Oadby recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Oadby, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Oadby.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Oadby |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wigston | 2,539 | 66.9 | +31% |
| Great Glen | 237 | 41.2 | -19% |
| Leicester | 49,048 | 115.7 | +126% |
| Countesthorpe | 340 | 43.0 | -16% |
| Fleckney | 294 | 53.9 | +5% |
| Blaby and Whetstone | 956 | 61.9 | +21% |
| Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt | 236 | 30.9 | -39% |
| Thurmaston | 848 | 84.5 | +65% |
5 areas within Oadby, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Oadby St Peter's had the highest rate (95.7 per 1,000) and Oadby Uplands the lowest (26.8). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oadby St Peter's | Neighbourhood | 4,680 | 448 | 95.7 |
| Oadby Brocks Hill | Neighbourhood | 4,650 | 275 | 59.1 |
| Oadby Grange | Neighbourhood | 6,680 | 301 | 45.1 |
| Oadby Woodlands | Neighbourhood | 4,732 | 151 | 31.9 |
| Oadby Uplands | Neighbourhood | 4,732 | 127 | 26.8 |
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 Oadby over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 75 |
| On or near Parking Area | 74 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 38 |
| On or near Wigston Road | 36 |
| On or near Sandhurst Street | 34 |
| On or near Weston Rise | 27 |
| On or near Oaks Way | 26 |
| On or near Ash Tree Road | 24 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 23 |
| On or near Lyndhurst Road | 22 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Oadby 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 405 | 31.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 381 | 29.3% |
| Not recorded | 188 | 14.4% |
| Under investigation | 139 | 10.7% |
| Local resolution | 49 | 3.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 32 | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 29 | 2.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 24 | 1.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 21 | 1.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 0.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.6% |
Oadby has an estimated population of 25,474. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Oadby sits in decile 8.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Oadby |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.0% |
| Social rented homes | 5.3% |
| Private rented homes | 16.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.1 |
Is Oadby a safe place to live?
Oadby recorded 51.1 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 Oadby?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 516 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (188).
Is crime in Oadby going up or down?
Recorded crime in Oadby was down 1% on the year before: 1,302 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,316 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Oadby?
Oadby is policed by Leicestershire. 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 Oadby. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.