Crime in Oakham: statistics, rates and trends
687 crimes were recorded in Oakham in the 12 months to August 2026, 56.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 8% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (224), anti-social behaviour (109) and shoplifting (104) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,019th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Oakham | Rutland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 687 | 1,950 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 56.8 | 47.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 12,093 | 41,443 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Oakham peaked in the year to August 2022 (779 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (557). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 23%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 687 | 56.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 745 | 61.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 723 | 59.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 778 | 64.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 779 | 64.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 622 | 51.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 675 | 55.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 621 | 51.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 557 | 46.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 58 |
| July 2026 | 60 |
| June 2026 | 54 |
| May 2026 | 86 |
| April 2026 | 43 |
| March 2026 | 52 |
| February 2026 | 53 |
| January 2026 | 57 |
| December 2025 | 61 |
| November 2025 | 43 |
| October 2025 | 68 |
| September 2025 | 52 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and vehicle crime (58% below) and violence and sexual offences (46% below) were well below it. On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 20 to 25 and drugs rose from 21 to 26, while anti-social behaviour fell from 138 to 109 and violence and sexual offences fell from 264 to 224.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 224 | 18.5 | 34.2 | -15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 109 | 9.0 | 15.4 | -21% |
| Shoplifting | 104 | 8.6 | 8.5 | +18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 61 | 5.0 | 6.7 | +7% |
| Public order | 55 | 4.5 | 6.7 | -8% |
| Other theft | 44 | 3.6 | 6.4 | +19% |
| Drugs | 26 | 2.2 | 3.3 | +24% |
| Vehicle crime | 25 | 2.1 | 5.0 | +25% |
| Burglary | 19 | 1.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Oakham; the highest is Corby (93.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt (31.5).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Oakham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melton Mowbray | 2,391 | 82.6 | +45% |
| Stamford | 1,571 | 75.0 | +32% |
| Corby | 6,622 | 93.9 | +65% |
| Great Glen | 245 | 42.6 | -25% |
| Kibworth Beauchamp and Kibworth Harcourt | 240 | 31.5 | -45% |
| Syston | 931 | 69.5 | +22% |
| Thurmaston | 814 | 81.1 | +43% |
| Oadby | 1,340 | 52.6 | -7% |
Of the 3 areas within Oakham, Oakham North East had the highest crime rate (81.8 per 1,000) and Oakham South the lowest (41.4).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakham North East | Neighbourhood | 2,970 | 243 | 81.8 |
| Oakham North West | Neighbourhood | 2,821 | 182 | 64.5 |
| Oakham South | Neighbourhood | 4,834 | 200 | 41.4 |
The 10 locations below account for 45% of the crime recorded in Oakham over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (59).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 59 |
| On or near Parking Area | 53 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 49 |
| On or near Graffham Drive | 23 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 22 |
| On or near The Sidings | 22 |
| On or near High Street | 21 |
| On or near West Road | 21 |
| On or near Kings Close | 18 |
| On or near Market Street | 18 |
Of the 578 crimes in Oakham with a recorded outcome, 39% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 109 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 227 | 39.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 184 | 31.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 47 | 8.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 42 | 7.3% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 26 | 4.5% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 2.8% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 11 | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Oakham has an estimated population of 12,093 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (28%, against 19%), more retired residents (31%, against 22%) and fewer households without a car (16%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Oakham average decile 8.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Oakham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Oakham a safe place to live?
Oakham recorded 56.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,019th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Oakham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 224 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (109).
Is crime in Oakham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Oakham was down 8% on the year before: 687 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 745 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Oakham?
About 12,093 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Oakham?
Oakham 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.