Crime Rate in Countesthorpe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Countesthorpe

The total recorded crimes in Countesthorpe, Blaby, UK in May 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Countesthorpe crime rate of 4.07 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Countesthorpe, encompassing approximately 5,902 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Countesthorpe Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Church Street with total crimes: 4
  • Buckingham Road with total crimes: 2
  • Ludlam Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Countesthorpe?

To understand the safety of Countesthorpe, we need to analyze Countesthorpe crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Blaby:

    • In 2024, Countesthorpe demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Blaby average, with 445 crimes compared to 454.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Countesthorpe witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 17 other areas in the Blaby.

    • In 2023, Countesthorpe had fewer crimes than the Blaby average, with 365 crimes compared to 432. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Countesthorpe witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 17 other areas in the Blaby.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Blaby, Countesthorpe has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Countesthorpe Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Countesthorpe has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 4.07 ranking 11th out of 17 in the Blaby, UK

In 2024, the total Countesthorpe crimes were 445. The crime rate of Countesthorpe in 2024 was 75.39 (year) or 6.28 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Blaby.

In 2023, the total crimes in Countesthorpe were around 365 crimes with yearly crime rate of 61.84 (year) or 5.15 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Blaby.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Countesthorpe)CrimesRank (Countesthorpe)CrimesRank (Countesthorpe)
Enderby and St John's133 11,631 11,940 1
Forest49 3613 5666 2
Stanton and Flamville43 5662 2483 6
Ravenhurst and Fosse64 2572 7486 5
Ellis38 6628 4571 3
Saxondale49 4633 3456 7
Winstanley33 7574 6546 4
Cosby with South Whetstone31 8325 11227 13
Fairestone29 9372 9336 9
Blaby South17 13310 12326 10
North Whetstone24 10335 10267 12
Narborough and Littlethorpe17 14293 13309 11
Pastures23 12154 15161 16
Millfield13 15153 16204 14
Muxloe6 18248 14199 15
Normanton9 16112 18141 17
Croft Hill6 17116 1795 18

Countesthorpe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (16 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (13 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (21 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (14 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 146 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20259
March 202512
February 202514
January 202512
December 20248
November 20247
October 20247
September 202412
August 202412
July 202413
June 202420
May 202411

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 202510
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20247
July 20248
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 202414
May 20247

A total of 149 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202512
March 202516
February 20254
January 202513
December 202416
November 202421
October 202421
September 202425
August 202414
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20242
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20245

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252
January 20252
November 20245
October 20241
September 20241
August 20245
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20252
January 20252
December 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Countesthorpe in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Countesthorpe postcode area is presented below.

1. Church Street (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
2. Buckingham Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Ludlam Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
4. Benskyn Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. The Vineries (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Reed Pool Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Jubilee Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Central Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Poplar Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Cosby Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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