Crime in Oundle: statistics, rates and trends
341 crimes were recorded in Oundle in the 12 months to August 2026, 55.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 13% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (102), anti-social behaviour (99) and shoplifting (33) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,051st of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Oundle | North Northamptonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 341 | 32,796 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 55.3 | 87.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +13% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 6,167 | 373,871 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Oundle peaked in the year to August 2023 (369 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (263). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 5%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 341 | 55.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 303 | 49.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 279 | 45.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 369 | 59.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 271 | 43.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 331 | 53.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 306 | 49.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 263 | 42.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 325 | 52.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 50 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (52% below) and criminal damage and arson (47% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 74 to 99.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 102 | 16.5 | 34.2 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 99 | 16.1 | 15.4 | +34% |
| Shoplifting | 33 | 5.4 | 8.5 | +6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 | 3.6 | 6.7 | +10% |
| Burglary | 21 | 3.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Public order | 19 | 3.1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 18 | 2.9 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 1.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Oundle; the highest is Peterborough (133.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Thrapston (45.3).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Oundle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thrapston | 346 | 45.3 | -18% |
| Sawtry | 438 | 59.8 | +8% |
| Yaxley (Huntingdonshire) | 713 | 72.0 | +30% |
| Corby | 6,622 | 93.9 | +70% |
| Raunds | 719 | 69.2 | +25% |
| Peterborough | 26,579 | 133.2 | +141% |
| Stamford | 1,571 | 75.0 | +36% |
| Kettering | 7,067 | 107.3 | +94% |
Oundle is the one area listed within Oundle, with 47.7 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oundle | Neighbourhood | 14,823 | 707 | 47.7 |
The 10 locations below account for 46% of the crime recorded in Oundle over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Taney Court” (31).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Taney Court | 31 |
| On or near Danford Close | 24 |
| On or near Market Place | 21 |
| On or near Bellamy Road | 16 |
| On or near St Wilfrids Road | 16 |
| On or near Oak Close | 11 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 11 |
| On or near Jericho | 10 |
| On or near School View | 9 |
| On or near Supermarket | 9 |
Of the 242 crimes in Oundle with a recorded outcome, 43% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 99 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 105 | 43.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 80 | 33.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 23 | 9.5% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 3.7% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 3.3% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.8% | 3.1% |
Oundle has an estimated population of 6,167 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (12.1%, against 7.9%), fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%) and more retired residents (29%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Oundle average decile 8.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Oundle | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 29.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 12.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 40.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Oundle a safe place to live?
Oundle recorded 55.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,051st of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Oundle?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 102 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (99).
Is crime in Oundle going up or down?
Recorded crime in Oundle was up 13% on the year before: 341 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 303 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Oundle?
About 6,167 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Oundle?
Oundle 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.