Crime Rate in Oundle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Oundle

The total recorded crimes in Oundle, North Northamptonshire, UK in July 2025 are around 73 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Oundle crime rate of 15.81 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 Oundle, encompassing approximately 4,615 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (58.82% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
Oundle Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dovecote Close with total crimes: 5
  • Danford Close with total crimes: 4
  • Eastfields Crescent with total crimes: 3

How safe is Oundle?

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

  • Relative to North Northamptonshire:

    • In 2024, Oundle demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North Northamptonshire average, with 566 crimes compared to 1502.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Oundle recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 25 other areas in the North Northamptonshire.

    • In 2023, Oundle had fewer crimes than the North Northamptonshire average, with 522 crimes compared to 1,303. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Oundle recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 25 other areas in the North Northamptonshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Oundle Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Oundle has recorded 73 crimes with crime rate of 15.81 ranking 23th out of 25 in the North Northamptonshire, UK

In 2024, the total Oundle crimes were 566. The crime rate of Oundle in 2024 was 122.62 (year) or 10.22 (month) ranking it 26 dangerous area in the North Northamptonshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Oundle were around 522 crimes with yearly crime rate of 113.09 (year) or 9.42 (month) ranking 26 most dangerous area in the North Northamptonshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Oundle)CrimesRank (Oundle)CrimesRank (Oundle)
Croyland and Swanspool295 23,940 12,743 1
Northall332 13,415 22,505 2
Kingswood253 32,577 32,474 3
Irchester160 62,142 42,051 4
Corby Rural222 41,792 71,334 9
Lloyds167 52,127 52,029 5
Brickhill and Queensway153 71,738 81,638 6
Higham Ferrers145 81,806 61,579 7
Windmill128 141,616 91,387 8
Rushden South131 91,423 111,329 10
Rushden Pemberton West129 121,430 101,079 15
Corby West130 101,093 161,197 14
Wicksteed129 131,410 131,293 11
Clover Hill129 111,331 151,207 13
Hatton Park115 181,419 121,238 12
Finedon118 161,382 141,036 16
Earls Barton127 15787 24813 20
Irthlingborough101 191,051 17931 17
Ise117 17853 22727 24
Oakley65 25915 18918 18
Desborough76 22759 25857 19
Burton and Broughton57 26900 19748 22
Raunds93 20889 20794 21
Rothwell and Mawsley78 21868 21738 23
Thrapston67 24810 23703 25

Oundle Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (17 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 129 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202517
May 20259
April 202512
March 202510
February 20258
January 20255
December 20247
November 20243
October 202411
September 202412
August 20248

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 202411
August 20247

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20245
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 179 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202514
May 202513
April 202513
March 202510
February 20259
January 202520
December 202411
November 202416
October 202419
September 202419
August 202414

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20255
April 20251
February 20256
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20248
August 20244

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
March 20257
February 20256
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20251
April 20251
March 20255
February 20251
January 20251
December 20245
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
January 20251
November 20242
August 20242

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20255
May 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20257
December 20242
November 20243
October 20245
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Oundle in July 2025

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

1. Dovecote Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
2. Danford Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
3. Eastfields Crescent (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
4. New Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. St Wilfrids Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Bellamy Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Taney Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
8. Westonville (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Orchard Lane (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
10. Blatherwycke Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary2

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