Lowest-crime areas in Rutland
Of Rutland's 5 neighbourhoods, Ketton, Ryhall & Luffenham recorded the lowest crime rate, 32 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, and Oakham East the highest, 55 crimes per 1,000 residents. 5 of 5 are below the England and Wales rate of 97 crimes per 1,000 residents. Figures cover October 2025 to September 2026.
Rutland neighbourhoods by crime rate
| # | Neighbourhood | Crimes per 1,000 | Compared with England and Wales | Most common |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ketton, Ryhall & Luffenhamaround PE9 3TQ | 32 | Low | Violence and sexual offences |
| 2 | Oakham West, Langham & Whissendinearound LE15 7SW | 46 | Low | Violence and sexual offences |
| 3 | Market Overton, Cottesmore & Empinghamaround LE15 7AQ | 48 | Low | Violence and sexual offences |
| 4 | Uppingham, Lyddington & Braunstonaround LE15 9RW | 50 | Low | Violence and sexual offences |
| 5 | Oakham Eastaround LE15 6AH | 55 | Low | Violence and sexual offences |
Source: data.police.uk, October 2025 to September 2026, and ONS population estimates. Rates are per 1,000 residents, so town and city centres, with many visitors and few residents, rank high.
Questions
Which area of Rutland has the lowest crime rate?
Ketton, Ryhall & Luffenham had the lowest recorded crime rate in Rutland from October 2025 to September 2026: 32 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, against 97 crimes per 1,000 residents across England and Wales.
Which area of Rutland has the highest crime rate?
Oakham East had the highest recorded crime rate in Rutland from October 2025 to September 2026: 55 crimes per 1,000 residents a year. Busy centres often rank high because rates are per resident, not per visitor.
How is the crime rate worked out?
Crimes reported to police and published on data.police.uk over the last 12 months, divided by each neighbourhood's population from ONS estimates. Neighbourhoods are the ONS areas of about 7,000 people that the House of Commons Library has named.