Countesthorpe Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Countesthorpe’s crime rate in May 2024 (4.9 per 1,000) remains 41.7% below the UK average, underscoring a consistent trend of lower-than-national crime levels. The area’s most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (28.2% of total incidents), followed by public order (18.0%) and other theft (12.8%). These figures reflect a mix of local and national influences, with violence rates significantly below the UK average (51% lower) and public order offences higher (43% above). Seasonal factors, such as May’s longer evenings and bank holidays, likely contribute to the rise in public order and anti-social behaviour incidents, as outdoor socialising increases. However, the overall crime rate remains in line with Countesthorpe’s historical profile as a relatively low-crime built-up area. The absence of major spikes in property crimes, such as burglary (0.5 per 1,000) or vehicle crime (0.4 per 1,000), further reinforces this pattern. While the UK average for anti-social behaviour is 1.4 per 1,000, Countesthorpe’s rate (0.6 per 1,000) was 59% below, suggesting effective local management of such issues. The data also highlights the area’s unique balance: while public order offences exceed the UK average, other categories, like criminal damage and arson, are 52% below national levels. This mix may be attributed to Countesthorpe’s character as a built-up area within Blaby, where community engagement and local policing efforts likely play a role in mitigating certain crime types. The seasonal context of May—marked by extended daylight and increased social activity—may explain fluctuations in specific categories, such as the rise in public order offences, which are often linked to alcohol consumption and informal gatherings. These patterns, while influenced by broader national trends, demonstrate the distinctiveness of Countesthorpe’s crime profile.

May 2024 saw a 400% increase in anti-social behaviour incidents, rising from one to five cases. This surge, coupled with a 133% rise in public order offences (from three to seven), suggests a shift in community dynamics during the month. While these increases are notable, they contrast with a 33.3% decrease in burglary cases, which fell from six to four. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 28.2% of all crimes, though their rate (1.4 per 1,000) was 51% below the UK average. Other theft and public order offences both exceeded UK averages, with public order offences 43% above and other theft 3% above. These disparities highlight the complexity of local crime patterns, where certain categories align with national trends while others diverge. For residents, the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour—a 400% increase—may be a critical data point to monitor for community safety planning.

Countesthorpe’s crime rate in May 2024 (4.9 per 1,000) marks a 69.7% increase from April’s 2.9 per 1,000, reflecting a notable upward shift. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 203 residents, a monthly exposure figure that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the population of 7,920. While this rate remains significantly lower than the UK average, the month-on-month rise suggests a fluctuation in local patterns. Daily crime activity averaged one incident per day, a figure that, though modest, underscores the need for ongoing vigilance. When compared to April, the shift in crime types—particularly the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour and public order offences—highlights evolving dynamics. These changes, though modest in absolute terms, may partly explain the upward trend, especially as May’s longer evenings and bank holidays align with increased outdoor socialising. The population-scaled perspective reveals that, despite the increase, Countesthorpe remains a relatively low-crime area, with its residents experiencing fewer incidents than the UK average.