Leicestershire Police

Is Oakham Town and Barleythorpe Safe?

Crime statistics for Oakham Town and Barleythorpe. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.

Last 12 months: February 2025 – January 2026 771 crimes
18 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

771 Crimes (last 12 months)
34.8% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↓4.1% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 12 months — 771 total crimes recorded in Oakham Town and Barleythorpe

Violent Crime
279 36.2%
Anti-Social Behaviour
134 17.4%
Shoplifting
93 12.1%
Criminal Damage & Arson
69 8.9%
Public Order
59 7.7%
Other Theft
53 6.9%
Drugs
22 2.9%
Burglary
20 2.6%
Vehicle Crime
20 2.6%
Other Crime
6 0.8%
Theft from Person
6 0.8%
Bicycle Theft
4 0.5%
Possession of Weapons
3 0.4%
Robbery
3 0.4%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Oakham Town and Barleythorpe — last 12 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oakham Town and Barleythorpe safe?

Oakham Town and Barleythorpe has a CrimeRadar safety score of 18/100, rated High Crime. 771 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months. Oakham Town and Barleythorpe has above-average crime levels and caution is advised.

How many crimes were recorded in Oakham Town and Barleythorpe in the last 12 months?

771 crimes were recorded in Oakham Town and Barleythorpe in the last 12 months. This is a decrease of 4.1% compared to the previous 12-month period (804 crimes).

What is the most common crime in Oakham Town and Barleythorpe?

The most common crime in Oakham Town and Barleythorpe is Violent Crime, with 279 incidents recorded in the last 12 months. This accounts for 36.2% of all reported crimes in the area.

Is crime in Oakham Town and Barleythorpe increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Oakham Town and Barleythorpe is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 4.1% compared to the same period the previous year. This is a positive sign for the area.

What is the safety score for Oakham Town and Barleythorpe?

Oakham Town and Barleythorpe has a safety score of 18 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Oakham Town and Barleythorpe compare to the Leicestershire Police average?

Oakham Town and Barleythorpe has a safety score of 18/100, while the Leicestershire Police force area average is 14/100. Oakham Town and Barleythorpe is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Oakham Town and Barleythorpe?

34.8% of crimes in Oakham Town and Barleythorpe resulted in a formal resolution in the last 12 months. This means charges, cautions, penalty notices, or other official outcomes. The UK national average is typically 5–15% for most areas.

How much violent crime is there in Oakham Town and Barleythorpe?

279 violent crimes were recorded in Oakham Town and Barleythorpe in the last 12 months, representing 36.2% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for 134 incidents.

When was the crime data for Oakham Town and Barleythorpe last updated?

The crime data for Oakham Town and Barleythorpe was last updated in January 2026. CrimeRadar sources all data from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office. New data is published approximately every month with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Oakham Town and Barleythorpe with other areas?

You can compare Oakham Town and Barleythorpe with any other UK neighbourhood using CrimeRadar's Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes, category breakdowns, and resolution rates. Visit crimeradar.co.uk/compare to start a comparison.

Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: January 2026.