Crime Rate in Oundle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Oundle

The total recorded crimes in Oundle, North Northamptonshire, UK in May 2025 are around 35 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Oundle crime rate of 7.58 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
Oundle Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fineshade Close with total crimes: 3
  • Main Street with total crimes: 2
  • Chapple Close with total crimes: 2

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 May 2025 the Oundle has recorded 35 crimes with crime rate of 7.58 ranking 26th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Oundle)CrimesRank (Oundle)CrimesRank (Oundle)
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
Oakley76 23915 18918 18
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

Oundle Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 187 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202513
March 202510
February 20259
January 202520
December 202411
November 202416
October 202419
September 202419
August 202414
July 202410
June 202422
May 202411

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
February 20256
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20248
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 202410

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 202411
August 20247
July 20246
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 118 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202512
March 202510
February 20258
January 20255
December 20247
November 20243
October 202411
September 202412
August 20248
July 202410
June 202418
May 20245

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20245
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 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
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20257
December 20242
November 20243
October 20245
September 20243
August 20246
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
November 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20256
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
May 20248

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20241

High Crime Locations Oundle in May 2025

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

1. Fineshade Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Main Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Chapple Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
4. North Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
5. Greenfields Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Cotterstock Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
7. Taney Court (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
8. The Retreat (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Dovecote Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Station Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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