Countesthorpe Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Countesthorpe during December 2025 reveals a distinct pattern shaped by seasonal and local factors. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 40% of all reported crimes, a share significantly higher than the UK average for this category (2.6 per 1,000, 49% below). This suggests a concentration of incidents in areas with higher foot traffic or social interaction, potentially linked to the Christmas shopping peak and extended evening hours. Public order offences (16%) and burglary (12%) followed, though burglary rates in Countesthorpe (0.4 per 1,000) are 43% above the UK average (0.3 per 1,000). This contrast may reflect the area’s built-up character, where property density and seasonal vacancy of homes during the holiday period could increase vulnerability to burglary. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson (8%) and other crime (8%) fell well below UK averages, due to community cohesion or effective local policing. The overall crime rate of 3.2 per 1,000 residents—54.3% below the UK average—indicates a generally safer environment, though the dominance of violent crime highlights specific vulnerabilities. December’s dark evenings and the influx of visitors during the festive season likely contributed to the elevated violence and public order figures, illustrating how seasonal rhythms can influence crime patterns in smaller built-up areas.

December 2025 saw significant shifts in crime types compared to November, with burglary rising by 200% (1 → 3 incidents) and criminal damage and arson doubling (1 → 2). This spike in property-related offences may be partly explained by the holiday season, during which empty homes are more common and lighting conditions are poorer. Conversely, other theft decreased by 50% (2 → 1), possibly reflecting reduced retail activity or increased security measures in stores. The balance of crime types also shifted: violent crimes (40% of total) outpaced property crimes (28%), a reversal of the year-to-date trend. Violence and sexual offences in Countesthorpe (1.3 per 1,000) are 49% below the UK average, suggesting that local initiatives or community dynamics may mitigate such incidents. However, public order offences (0.5 per 1,000) are 14% above the UK average, a figure that could relate to the festive season’s increased social gatherings. For residents, the 200% increase in burglary is a clear signal to reinforce home security during the holiday period, as this category is now the third most common crime type.

Countesthorpe’s crime rate in December 2025 (3.2 per 1,000) was 24.9% higher than the previous month’s rate (2.5 per 1,000), a rise that, while notable, remains well below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000. This monthly increase translates to roughly 1 reported crime per day in Countesthorpe, a figure that, when contextualised against the area’s population of 7,920, means that over the course of December, one crime occurred for every 317 residents. This monthly exposure rate is significantly lower than the UK average, which would see a much higher frequency of incidents per capita. The population-scaled perspective underscores that Countesthorpe’s residents face a markedly lower risk of victimisation compared to the national average, despite the month-on-month rise. This contrast highlights the area’s overall safety profile, even as localised factors—such as the holiday season—temporarily elevate certain crime categories. The combination of a low crime rate and relatively high population density suggests that Countesthorpe’s built-up environment, while not immune to seasonal fluctuations, benefits from effective crime prevention strategies or a community structure that deters more frequent criminal activity.