Countesthorpe Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Countesthorpe's crime rate in May 2023 stood at 2.7 per 1,000 residents, placing it 66.2% below the UK average of 8.0. This marked a continuation of the area's consistently low crime profile relative to national benchmarks. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (7 incidents, 33.3% of total), followed by burglary (5 incidents, 23.8%) and vehicle crime (3 incidents, 14.3%). These figures suggest a balanced distribution of crime types, with no single category dominating the monthly tally. Seasonal factors in May, including extended evening hours and increased outdoor socialising, may have contributed to the slight uptick in violence and sexual offences compared to earlier months, though this category still remained significantly below the UK average. The area's low burglary rate—0.6 per 1,000 compared to the UK average of 0.3—highlights a notable discrepancy, potentially reflecting local security measures or property density patterns. Vehicle crime, at 0.4 per 1,000, was 11% below the UK average, which could indicate effective parking management or lower vehicle density in the built-up area. These findings align with the broader trend of Countesthorpe maintaining a crime profile that is markedly safer than the national average, despite seasonal fluctuations in certain categories.

May 2023 saw significant reductions in several crime categories, with violence and sexual offences declining by 53.3% compared to April (15 to 7 incidents). This drop may be attributed to the start of the summer term, which typically sees increased police presence and community engagement in local schools. Anti-social behaviour also fell sharply by 66.7% (from 3 to 1 incident), potentially reflecting the impact of targeted interventions or seasonal changes in community activity. Conversely, drug-related offences rose by 100% (from 0 to 1 incident), a small but notable increase that may warrant further local monitoring. Shoplifting also saw a 100% increase (0 to 1 incident), though this remains a minor category in the overall crime mix. The most significant UK comparison disparity was in burglary, where Countesthorpe's rate of 0.6 per 1,000 was 94% above the UK average of 0.3. This anomaly could be explained by the area's built-up character and proximity to Blaby's broader infrastructure, which may present different burglary risk factors compared to more rural or dispersed communities. Public order offences were 55% below the UK average, suggesting effective local policing or community cohesion in managing public spaces.

Countesthorpe's crime rate in May 2023 (2.7 per 1,000) represented a 41.8% decrease from April's rate of 4.6 per 1,000, indicating a sustained downward trend over recent months. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 1 crime per day in May, a figure that contextualises the low frequency of incidents for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 377 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is exceptionally low compared to national standards. With a population of 7,920, the area's crime statistics translate to a manageable scale for local policing resources. This low exposure rate, combined with the 66.2% gap below the UK average, reinforces Countesthorpe's position as a relatively safe built-up area within Blaby. The previous month's higher rate (4.6 per 1,000) may have been influenced by temporary factors such as school holidays or weather patterns, but the May figures demonstrate a return to the area's established low-crime trajectory. These statistics offer reassurance to residents, highlighting that the likelihood of encountering crime remains minimal in daily life, even when considering the small increases in specific categories like drug-related offences.