Crime Rate in Oakham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Oakham

The total recorded crimes in Oakham, Mansfield, UK in July 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Oakham crime rate of 9.86 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Oakham, encompassing approximately 2,838 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-69.57% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
Oakham Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 10
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5

How safe is Oakham?

To understand the safety of Oakham, we need to analyze Oakham crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Mansfield:

    • In 2024, Oakham reported a higher crime volume than the Mansfield average, with 410 crimes compared to 342. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Oakham witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 35 other areas in the Mansfield.

    • In 2023, Oakham experienced a greater number of crimes than the Mansfield average, with 427 crimes compared to 322. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Oakham witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 35 other areas in the Mansfield.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Mansfield, Oakham has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Oakham Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Oakham has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 9.86 ranking 15th out of 35 in the Mansfield, UK

In 2024, the total Oakham crimes were 410. The crime rate of Oakham in 2024 was 144.43 (year) or 12.04 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Mansfield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Oakham were around 427 crimes with yearly crime rate of 150.42 (year) or 12.53 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Mansfield.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Oakham)CrimesRank (Oakham)CrimesRank (Oakham)
Portland93 11,272 11,210 1
Woodlands78 31,051 21,004 2
Carr Bank84 2792 4717 4
Newgate44 10692 7777 3
Ladybrook65 6799 3673 6
Oak Tree76 4694 6712 5
Broomhill71 5696 5613 7
Sandhurst49 7484 9515 8
Ransom Wood38 12641 8507 9
Yeoman Hill48 8323 13331 13
Market Warsop47 9295 15361 12
Park Hall42 11416 10372 11
Bull Farm and Pleasley Hill25 17374 12268 16
Brick Kiln31 13253 17258 17
Racecourse25 18314 14285 14
Warsop Carrs31 14234 18220 19
Kingsway22 20220 19284 15
Sherwood27 16260 16254 18
Lindhurst22 19106 29106 26
Woodhouse20 21178 24180 20
Berry Hill13 28201 20158 23
Newlands16 24197 21167 21
Netherfield15 26189 22162 22
Penniment19 22177 25147 24
Peafields17 23186 23140 25
Abbott16 25110 2793 29
Holly13 27151 2690 30
Hornby12 29106 28102 27
Kings Walk7 3287 3298 28
Ling Forest5 3493 3084 31
Maun Valley8 3060 3453 35
Grange Farm7 3191 3169 32
Eakring4 3557 3568 33
Meden5 3375 3356 34
Manor1 3618 3623 36

Oakham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (23 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (27 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (11 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (9 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
November 20245
October 20241
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
March 20253
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20259
May 202516
April 202510
March 20256
February 20255
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
September 20246
August 202418

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
February 20252
December 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 178 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202523
May 202523
April 202520
March 202527
February 202517
January 202511
December 202417
November 20249
October 202410
September 20247
August 20247

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20248
August 20244

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
March 20252
October 20241

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202512
May 202513
April 202511
March 20254
February 20254
January 20257
December 20243
November 20245
October 20244
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
March 20252
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
February 20252
January 20252
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20242
September 20242

High Crime Locations Oakham in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Oakham postcode area is presented below.

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
4. Alexandra Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Bleak Hill Way (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
6. Hermitage Way (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Cedar Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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