Countesthorpe Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 7,920, 25 crimes were reported in Countesthorpe in August 2023, translating to a crime rate of 3.2 per 1,000 residents — 60.5% below the UK average of 8.1. This reflects a consistently low crime environment, with the area performing significantly better than the national average across multiple categories. Violence and sexual offences (8 cases) accounted for 32% of all crimes, followed by criminal damage and arson (5 cases at 20%) and public order offences (3 cases at 12%). These figures contrast with the UK averages for similar categories, where violence and sexual offences sit at 2.6 per 1,000 (62% below Countesthorpe’s rate) and public order offences average 0.6 per 1,000 (33% above). August, a peak holiday month, typically sees seasonal shifts in crime patterns — empty homes during summer holidays may increase burglary risks, but no such increase was recorded here. The area’s low crime rate may be influenced by its character as a built-up area within Blaby, benefiting from community engagement and lower population density compared to major urban centres. The dominance of violence and sexual offences, rather than property crime, suggests local dynamics such as targeted incidents in public spaces. This data illustrates a stable, low-crime environment where residents experience fewer incidents than the national average, with no major spikes in crime categories that would disrupt the pattern.

August 2023 saw notable month-on-month changes in crime patterns, with violence and sexual offences decreasing by 52.9% (from 17 to 8 cases) — a shift likely linked to the summer holiday period reducing opportunities for such incidents. Conversely, shoplifting increased by 100% (from 1 to 2 cases), possibly reflecting seasonal retail activity or targeted thefts in local stores. Burglary rates dropped by 75% (from 4 to 1 case), an outcome consistent with August’s typical empty home trend, which may have deterred burglars. The area’s performance against UK averages reveals striking disparities: violence and sexual offences in Countesthorpe (1.0 per 1,000) are 62% below the national rate (2.6 per 1,000), while anti-social behaviour (0.1 per 1,000) is 93% below the UK average (1.4 per 1,000). These figures suggest Countesthorpe’s community may have stronger local deterrents, such as active neighbourhood watch schemes or lower levels of transient populations. The 32% share of violence and sexual offences in the overall crime mix contrasts with the UK’s broader distribution, where property crimes often dominate. Residents might find the 33% reduction in public order offences (from 4 to 3 cases) particularly relevant, as this category often reflects community tensions or disturbances in public spaces.

Countesthorpe’s crime rate in August 2023 (3.2 per 1,000) marked a 34.2% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.8 per 1,000 — a decline that translates to roughly one reported crime per day over the 31-day period. On a monthly scale, this equates to one crime occurring for every 317 residents, a figure that contextualises the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. Compared to the UK’s average of 8.1 per 1,000, Countesthorpe’s performance highlights a marked divergence in local crime dynamics, potentially influenced by its smaller population and rural-adjacent character. The daily crime context (1 per day) is particularly meaningful for residents, offering a tangible measure of the area’s safety relative to national trends. While the UK average sees 8 crimes per 1,000 residents, Countesthorpe’s rate is nearly half that, suggesting effective local policing or community initiatives that mitigate crime. The population-scaled perspective — one crime per 317 residents — further underscores the low likelihood of encountering crime in daily life here. This contrast with the UK’s broader rates indicates that Countesthorpe’s environment, whether through lower socioeconomic disparities, stronger community cohesion, or geographic factors, contributes to its consistently low crime profile.