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.
Police Action: Officers used targeted patrols, intelligence-led operations, and proactive policing throughout October, leading to several suspect identifications and arrests for drug offences. Police also conducted stop checks at locations of concern to gather intelligence. A total of 8 drug-related offences were recorded for the month.

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