Oakham & Rutland News: Oakham & Barleythorpe Police Update: October 2026

03 November 2026

Oakham & Barleythorpe Police Update: October 2026

Oakham & Barleythorpe Police Update: October 2026

The latest Leicestershire Police e-newsletter for Oakham and Barleythorpe highlights local policing efforts, community priorities, and crime prevention advice for the autumn and winter months

Community Priorities & Action Taken

Based on local surveys, community consultations, and crime trend analysis, the Dedicated Neighbourhood Team focused on three main priorities during October

Priority 1: Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB)

The Concern: Residents noted that ASB was becoming more frequent in certain areas of Oakham and Barleythorpe

Police Action: The Oakham Beat Team teamed up with the Safer Streets Team, Community Safety Team, and response officers from Melton Mowbray to patrol identified hotspot areas

. Through joint patrols, community engagement, and targeted interventions, several perpetrators were identified and dealt with accordingly

. Official statistics for the month recorded 2 reports of anti-social behaviour

Priority 2: Road Safety

The Concern: Speeding vehicles and a lack of adherence to 30mph zones were flagged as key issues

Police Action: The Oakham Beat Team and response officers conducted targeted patrols, vehicle stops, and intelligence-led activities

. Consequently, multiple vehicles were seized for offences including drug-related activity, lack of insurance, and vehicle excise duty (tax) violations, with several investigations remaining ongoing

. The newsletter noted 0 reports under this specific safety metric for the period

Priority 3: Drug Dealing and Taking

The Concern: Reports of drug activity in and around the local area

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Police Action: Officers used targeted patrols, intelligence-led operations, and proactive policing throughout October, leading to several suspect identifications and arrests for drug offences