Countesthorpe Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Countesthorpe's crime profile in February 2026, accounting for 61.1% of all reported incidents. This stark contrast to the UK's more balanced mix of property and violent crimes underscores the area's distinct crime dynamics. With a total crime rate of 2.3 per 1,000 residents, Countesthorpe's figures are 64.1% below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently safer environment. The seasonal context of February—a winter month marked by reduced outdoor activity and pre-spring lull—may contribute to the lower overall crime rate, though the prominence of violent offences suggests other factors at play. While property crimes were minimal (just 2 incidents), the area's violent crime rate of 1.4 per 1,000 is 40% below the UK average, indicating a possible combination of community cohesion and effective local policing. This built-up area's crime profile, shaped by its relatively small population and possibly lower levels of commercial activity compared to larger urban centres, illustrates a pattern where interpersonal conflicts may dominate over economic crimes. The low incidence of shoplifting and theft from the person further supports the idea that Countesthorpe's crime profile is characterised by fewer opportunities for opportunistic crimes, likely due to its compact size and lower foot traffic than more densely populated areas.

Violence and sexual offences accounted for 61.1% of all reported crimes in February, far exceeding the UK average of 2.3 per 1,000 (40% below). This dominance of violent crime contrasts with the UK's broader mix of property and violent offences. Shoplifting fell by 87.5% compared to the previous month, dropping from 8 to 1 incident. This sharp decline may reflect seasonal factors, as February's low outdoor activity could reduce opportunities for such crimes. Meanwhile, public order offences and 'other crime' both saw 100% increases, rising from zero to two incidents each. These shifts suggest a possible reallocation of criminal activity towards more discreet or socially disruptive forms. The area's violent crime rate of 1.4 per 1,000 is 40% below the UK average, highlighting a consistent divergence from national trends in this built-up area.

Countesthorpe's crime rate in February 2026 fell to 2.3 per 1,000 residents, a 25.1% decrease from the previous month's rate of 3.0 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the seasonal pattern observed in winter months, when outdoor activity typically wanes. Over the course of February, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 440 residents, illustrating the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. When compared to the UK average, this figure is 64.1% lower, underscoring the area's consistently safer profile. The daily crime count of approximately 1 incident per day suggests a manageable level of activity, particularly when contrasted with the UK's broader trends. This monthly exposure metric, while localised to Countesthorpe, provides a tangible sense of the crime environment for residents, showing that the likelihood of encountering a crime remains comparatively low even within a built-up area.