Crime in Oundle: statistics, rates and trends
328 crimes were recorded in Oundle in the 12 months to July 2026, 53.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before.
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328 crimes were recorded in Oundle in the 12 months to July 2026, 53.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 98 reports (30% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Oundle has the 1,103rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Oundle | North Northamptonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 328 | 32,710 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 53.2 | 87.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 6,167 | 373,871 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Oundle was highest in the year to July 2023 (392 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (255). Over the whole period it fell 0%, 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 | 328 | 53.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 300 | 48.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 263 | 42.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 392 | 63.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 255 | 41.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 325 | 52.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 310 | 50.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 266 | 43.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 329 | 53.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 38 |
| June 2026 | 34 |
| May 2026 | 35 |
| April 2026 | 15 |
| March 2026 | 14 |
| February 2026 | 24 |
| January 2026 | 22 |
| December 2025 | 29 |
| November 2025 | 22 |
| October 2025 | 32 |
| September 2025 | 26 |
| August 2025 | 37 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Oundle 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 increases were in anti-social behaviour (+28%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-28%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 98 | 15.9 | 0.46 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 91 | 14.8 | 0.96 | +28% |
| Shoplifting | 26 | 4.2 | 0.51 | -28% |
| Public order | 24 | 3.9 | 0.59 | +50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 21 | 3.4 | 0.50 | +11% |
| Burglary | 18 | 2.9 | 0.83 | +64% |
| Other theft | 18 | 2.9 | 0.46 | +6% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 2.4 | 0.49 | +36% |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.3 | 0.61 | +60% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.6 | 0.20 | -64% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.39 | -75% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 0.33 | +100% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.12 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Oundle
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Oundle recorded 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 29.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Oundle
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Oundle recorded 91 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 27.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Oundle
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Oundle recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Oundle
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Oundle recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Oundle
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Oundle recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Oundle
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Oundle recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 64% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Oundle
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Oundle recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Oundle
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Oundle recorded 15 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 up 36% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Oundle
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Oundle recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Oundle
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Oundle recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 64% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Oundle
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Oundle recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Oundle
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Oundle recorded 2 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 up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Oundle
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Oundle recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Oundle, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Oundle.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Oundle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thrapston | 339 | 44.4 | -17% |
| Sawtry | 433 | 59.1 | +11% |
| Yaxley (Huntingdonshire) | 723 | 73.1 | +37% |
| Corby | 6,696 | 95.0 | +79% |
| Raunds | 730 | 70.2 | +32% |
| Peterborough | 26,294 | 131.8 | +148% |
| Stamford | 1,558 | 74.4 | +40% |
| Kettering | 7,072 | 107.4 | +102% |
1 areas within Oundle, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Oundle had the highest rate (47.0 per 1,000) and Oundle the lowest (47.0). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oundle | Neighbourhood | 14,823 | 696 | 47.0 |
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 Oundle over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Taney Court | 26 |
| On or near Danford Close | 24 |
| On or near Market Place | 20 |
| On or near St Wilfrids Road | 16 |
| On or near Bellamy Road | 12 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 11 |
| On or near Oak Close | 10 |
| On or near School View | 10 |
| On or near Jericho | 9 |
| On or near Riverside Maltings | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Oundle 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 | 99 | 30.2% |
| Not recorded | 91 | 27.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 83 | 25.3% |
| Under investigation | 22 | 6.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 3.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 2.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 1.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.2% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 0.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% |
Oundle has an estimated population of 6,167. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Oundle sits in decile 8.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Oundle |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 54.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.2% |
| Social rented homes | 14.6% |
| Private rented homes | 19.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.6 |
Is Oundle a safe place to live?
Oundle recorded 53.2 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 Oundle?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (91).
Is crime in Oundle going up or down?
Recorded crime in Oundle was up 9% on the year before: 328 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 300 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Oundle?
Oundle is policed by Northamptonshire. 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 Oundle. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.