Crime Rate in Countesthorpe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Countesthorpe

The total recorded crimes in Countesthorpe, Blaby, UK in July 2025 are around 32 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Countesthorpe crime rate of 5.42 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Countesthorpe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Buckingham Road with total crimes: 3
  • Ridleys Close with total crimes: 3
  • Royal Drive 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 July 2025 the Countesthorpe has recorded 32 crimes with crime rate of 5.42 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Countesthorpe)CrimesRank (Countesthorpe)CrimesRank (Countesthorpe)
Enderby and St John's124 11,631 11,940 1
Forest38 6613 5666 2
Stanton and Flamville55 3662 2483 6
Ravenhurst and Fosse56 2572 7486 5
Ellis36 8628 4571 3
Saxondale47 4633 3456 7
Winstanley42 5574 6546 4
Cosby with South Whetstone36 7325 11227 13
Fairestone34 10372 9336 9
North Whetstone34 9335 10267 12
Blaby South16 14310 12326 10
Narborough and Littlethorpe26 12293 13309 11
Muxloe17 13248 14199 15
Millfield11 16153 16204 14
Pastures14 15154 15161 16
Normanton6 18112 18141 17
Croft Hill9 17116 1795 18

Countesthorpe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 122 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202512
May 20259
April 20259
March 202512
February 202514
January 202512
December 20248
November 20247
October 20247
September 202412
August 202412

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
May 20252
April 20255
March 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
April 20254
March 20252
January 20252
December 20242
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
December 20242
August 20241

A total of 154 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20258
May 20254
April 202512
March 202516
February 20254
January 202513
December 202416
November 202421
October 202421
September 202425
August 202414

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Countesthorpe in July 2025

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

1. Buckingham Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Ridleys Close (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Royal Drive (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Walnut Way (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Wistow Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Reed Pool Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Rosebank Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Ladbroke Grove (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Diamond Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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