Countesthorpe Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

April 2024 saw Countesthorpe record a crime rate of 2.9 per 1,000 residents, placing it 62.3% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This stark contrast to national trends is most striking in burglary, which occurred at a rate of 0.8 per 1,000—150% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. Despite this outlier, the area’s overall safety profile remains markedly better than the UK norm, with violent crime rates at 1.3 per 1,000 (49% below the UK average) and public order offences at 0.4 per 1,000 (25% below the UK average). The top three crime categories—violence and sexual offences (43.5% of total), burglary (26.1%), and public order (13.0%)—suggest a mix of local and national influences. The spring season, with Easter-related activity and increased outdoor presence, likely contributed to fluctuations, though the area’s low overall crime rate may reflect a combination of community cohesion and limited commercial density. The absence of significant theft from the person or anti-social behaviour cases (each at 0.1 per 1,000) contrasts with UK trends, suggesting that Countesthorpe’s built-up character and residential focus may reduce opportunities for such crimes. While the burglary spike requires attention, the broader picture remains one of relative safety compared to national benchmarks.

April 2024 marked a sharp shift in crime patterns, with public order offences surging by 200% (from 1 to 3 incidents) and other crime categories doubling from zero to one incident. This contrasts with a 28.6% decline in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 14 to 10 cases—a reduction that may reflect seasonal changes or targeted interventions. Burglary, however, remained a persistent concern, with its rate (0.8 per 1,000) 150% above the UK average. This discrepancy highlights a local vulnerability not seen nationally, potentially linked to residential density or specific property types. The absence of theft from the person cases (0.1 per 1,000) and anti-social behaviour (0.1 per 1,000) both fell below UK averages by 47% and 92% respectively, suggesting that Countesthorpe’s compact, low-commercial built-up area may limit opportunities for such crimes. For residents, the daily crime count of roughly one incident per day offers a tangible benchmark, though the overall rate remains comfortably below UK levels. These figures underscore the need for targeted measures to address burglary while maintaining the area’s generally low-risk profile.

Countesthorpe’s crime rate in April 2024 (2.9 per 1,000) rose by 20.8% compared to March’s rate of 2.4 per 1,000, indicating a modest upward trend. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 344 residents—a figure that, while low, reflects a small population of 7,920. This translates to roughly one crime per day, a statistic that provides context for local residents assessing their risk. When compared to the UK average, Countesthorpe’s overall rate remains significantly lower, though the burglary anomaly (0.8 per 1,000 vs. 0.3 per 1,000 nationally) suggests localized challenges. The population-scaled perspective reveals that even with the 20.8% increase, the area’s crime burden is far below national levels. For example, if Countesthorpe’s rate mirrored the UK average, it would see approximately 60 crimes monthly instead of 23. This stark contrast underscores the area’s unique safety profile, likely shaped by its built-up, residential character and limited commercial infrastructure. While the rise in public order offences and burglary requires attention, the broader context of low crime rates and minimal population exposure positions Countesthorpe as an outlier in the UK’s crime profile.