Irchester vs Oundle

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    36/100
    Irchester Northamptonshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      34/100
      Oundle Northamptonshire Police

      Irchester vs Oundle Results

      A
      36/100
      Below Average
      Irchester
      Northamptonshire Police
      549 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.8% trend
      19.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      34/100
      Below Average
      Oundle
      Northamptonshire Police
      595 crimes / 12m
      ↑10.4% trend
      28.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Irchester
      B Oundle
      Safety Score
      36/100 Below Average
      34/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      549
      595
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      602
      539
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8.8%
      ↑10.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      19.6%
      28.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Irchester
      B Oundle
      Violent Crime
      215 ↓10%
      175 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      135 ↑17%
      156 ↑81%
      Other Theft
      28 ↓32%
      30 ↓30%
      Vehicle Crime
      26 ↓16%
      62 ↑41%
      Burglary
      23 ↓30%
      35 ↓26%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      41 ↑5%
      46 ↑7%
      Drugs
      14 ↓18%
      10 ↓44%
      Public Order
      31 ↑0%
      45 ↑45%
      Robbery
      3 ↑200%
      0
      Shoplifting
      15 ↓53%
      17 ↓56%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓33%
      2 ↓86%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑133%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      9 ↓44%
      16 ↑60%
      Overall Verdict
      A Irchester is the safer choice — scoring 36/100 vs 34/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Irchester safer than Oundle?

      Irchester has a safety score of 36/100 (Below Average) and recorded 549 crimes in the last 12 months. Oundle has a safety score of 34/100 (Below Average) with 595 crimes. Irchester scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Irchester vs Oundle?

      Irchester shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Oundle shows +10.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Irchester and Oundle?

      In Irchester, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (215 incidents). In Oundle, it is Violent Crime (175 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Irchester and Oundle?

      Irchester recorded 135 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Oundle recorded 156. 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 Irchester vs Oundle?

      Violent crime in Irchester totalled 215 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 175 in Oundle. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Irchester and Oundle in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Irchester recorded 602 crimes (now 549, a change of -8.8%). Oundle recorded 539 crimes previously (now 595, +10.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Irchester and Oundle?

      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. Irchester has a resolution rate of 19.6% and Oundle has 28.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Irchester and Oundle?

      Irchester falls within the Northamptonshire Police boundary. Oundle is covered by Northamptonshire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Irchester and Oundle?

      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 Irchester or Oundle on a crime map?

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

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