Mountsorrel vs Oakham Town and Barleythorpe

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    29/100
    Mountsorrel Leicestershire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      18/100
      Oakham Town and Barleythorpe Leicestershire Police

      Mountsorrel vs Oakham Town and Barleythorpe Results

      A
      29/100
      Below Average
      Mountsorrel
      Leicestershire Police
      589 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.8% trend
      20.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      18/100
      High Crime
      Oakham Town and Barleythorpe
      Leicestershire Police
      763 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.1% trend
      29.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Mountsorrel
      B Oakham Town and Barleythorpe
      Safety Score
      29/100 Below Average
      18/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      589
      763
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      625
      762
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.8%
      ↑0.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20.3%
      29.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Mountsorrel
      B Oakham Town and Barleythorpe
      Violent Crime
      261 ↑24%
      276 ↓1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      108 ↑16%
      128 ↓4%
      Other Theft
      21 ↓51%
      50 ↑11%
      Vehicle Crime
      25 ↓34%
      25 ↑47%
      Burglary
      8 ↓77%
      18 ↓36%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      68 ↓30%
      63 ↓6%
      Drugs
      7 ↑17%
      24 ↓14%
      Public Order
      44 ↓29%
      55 ↓25%
      Robbery
      3
      3 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      31 ↑244%
      99 ↑50%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓75%
      7 ↑133%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      4 ↓60%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑150%
      5 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      7 ↓71%
      6 ↑20%
      Overall Verdict
      A Mountsorrel is the safer choice — scoring 29/100 vs 18/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Mountsorrel safer than Oakham Town and Barleythorpe?

      Mountsorrel has a safety score of 29/100 (Below Average) and recorded 589 crimes in the last 12 months. Oakham Town and Barleythorpe has a safety score of 18/100 (High Crime) with 763 crimes. Mountsorrel scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Mountsorrel vs Oakham Town and Barleythorpe?

      Mountsorrel shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Oakham Town and Barleythorpe shows +0.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Mountsorrel and Oakham Town and Barleythorpe?

      In Mountsorrel, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (261 incidents). In Oakham Town and Barleythorpe, it is Violent Crime (276 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Mountsorrel and Oakham Town and Barleythorpe?

      Mountsorrel recorded 108 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Oakham Town and Barleythorpe recorded 128. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Mountsorrel vs Oakham Town and Barleythorpe?

      Violent crime in Mountsorrel totalled 261 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 276 in Oakham Town and Barleythorpe. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Mountsorrel and Oakham Town and Barleythorpe in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Mountsorrel recorded 625 crimes (now 589, a change of -5.8%). Oakham Town and Barleythorpe recorded 762 crimes previously (now 763, +0.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Mountsorrel and Oakham Town and Barleythorpe?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Mountsorrel has a resolution rate of 20.3% and Oakham Town and Barleythorpe has 29.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Mountsorrel and Oakham Town and Barleythorpe?

      Mountsorrel falls within the Leicestershire Police boundary. Oakham Town and Barleythorpe is covered by Leicestershire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Mountsorrel and Oakham Town and Barleythorpe?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Mountsorrel or Oakham Town and Barleythorpe on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Mountsorrel and Oakham Town and Barleythorpe. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.