Crime Rate in Oakley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Oakley

The total recorded crimes in Oakley, North Northamptonshire, UK in May 2025 are around 76 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Oakley crime rate of 1.71 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 Oakley, encompassing approximately 44,334 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (12.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
Oakley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Motala Close with total crimes: 9
  • Vara Close with total crimes: 4
  • Minden Close with total crimes: 4

How safe is Oakley?

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

  • Relative to North Northamptonshire:

    • In 2024, Oakley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North Northamptonshire average, with 915 crimes compared to 1502.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Oakley recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 25 other areas in the North Northamptonshire.

    • In 2023, Oakley had fewer crimes than the North Northamptonshire average, with 918 crimes compared to 1,303. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Oakley recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 25 other areas in the North Northamptonshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in North Northamptonshire, Oakley has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Oakley Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Oakley has recorded 76 crimes with crime rate of 1.13 ranking 23th out of 25 in the North Northamptonshire, UK

In 2024, the total Oakley crimes were 915. The crime rate of Oakley in 2024 was 20.64 (year) or 1.72 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the North Northamptonshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Oakley were around 918 crimes with yearly crime rate of 20.71 (year) or 1.73 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the North Northamptonshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Oakley)CrimesRank (Oakley)CrimesRank (Oakley)
Croyland and Swanspool355 13,940 12,743 1
Northall333 23,415 22,505 2
Kingswood234 32,577 32,474 3
Irchester152 52,142 42,051 4
Lloyds176 42,127 52,029 5
Brickhill and Queensway134 91,738 81,638 6
Higham Ferrers137 81,806 61,579 7
Corby Rural149 61,792 71,334 9
Hatton Park140 71,419 121,238 12
Windmill118 111,616 91,387 8
Rushden South102 171,423 111,329 10
Rushden Pemberton West110 141,430 101,079 15
Clover Hill134 101,331 151,207 13
Wicksteed110 131,410 131,293 11
Corby West114 121,093 161,197 14
Finedon105 161,382 141,036 16
Desborough106 15759 25857 19
Irthlingborough87 201,051 17931 17
Ise91 18853 22727 24
Burton and Broughton90 19900 19748 22
Earls Barton87 21787 24813 20
Raunds66 24889 20794 21
Rothwell and Mawsley79 22868 21738 23
Thrapston64 25810 23703 25
Oundle35 26566 26522 26

Oakley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (25 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (45 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (50 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20247
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 297 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202525
March 202526
February 202511
January 20259
December 20248
November 202412
October 202419
September 202419
August 202426
July 202435
June 202450
May 202429

A total of 378 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202528
March 202545
February 202523
January 202541
December 202416
November 202420
October 202424
September 202427
August 202429
July 202431
June 202442
May 202426

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20257
February 20253
January 20254
December 202418
November 20244
October 20242
September 20246
August 20247
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20254
December 20246
November 20245
October 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20255
January 20251
December 20243
November 20245
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20245
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
July 20242

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20256
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
February 20254
January 20251
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20247
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Oakley in May 2025

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

1. Motala Close (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Vehicle crime1
2. Vara Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
3. Minden Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Drugs1
4. Leicester Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
5. Foxglove Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
6. Butland Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
7. Magpie Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Stavanger Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
9. Bede Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Stirling Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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