Countesthorpe Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Countesthorpe's crime profile in January 2026 reveals a combination of stability and volatility, with the area's overall crime rate of 3.0 per 1,000 residents remaining 55.9% below the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000. This figure places the built-up area within Blaby firmly in the lower echelon of national crime statistics, a position likely reinforced by its relatively small population and the absence of major commercial or nightlife hubs that typically drive higher crime rates. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 45.8% of total incidents (11 cases), though this rate remains 44% below the UK average. Shoplifting followed at 33.3% (8 cases), a category that while still below the UK average (0.6 per 1,000) showed a dramatic 100% monthly increase from zero to eight incidents. This spike may be influenced by seasonal factors such as post-holiday retail activity or reduced footfall during January's shorter days. Anti-social behaviour. (2 cases), also doubled from the previous month, suggesting potential shifts in local social dynamics. The area's property crime rate, which includes burglary, criminal damage, and other theft, remained consistently low, with burglary dropping by 66.7% to one incident. These patterns align with the area's likely character as a smaller, low-density built-up area where community cohesion and limited commercial activity may contribute to lower crime rates. The seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period with reduced retail footfall and shorter days—may have influenced both the shoplifting spike and the lower levels of outdoor crimes typically associated with colder weather.

The most striking change in January 2026 was the 100% increase in shoplifting, rising from zero to eight incidents. This surge, though still below the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000 (a 75% deficit), suggests a shift in criminal activity patterns that may relate to post-holiday retail dynamics or seasonal fluctuations in footfall. Violence and sexual offences also rose by 10% to 11 incidents, though they remain 44% below the UK average. Conversely, burglary fell sharply by 66.7% to one incident, a drop consistent with the area's generally low property crime rates. Anti-social behaviour, which doubled from one to two incidents, highlights a potential undercurrent of local tensions that warrant monitoring. These changes illustrate a dynamic mix of crime types, with shoplifting emerging as the most volatile category this month.

Countesthorpe's crime rate in January 2026 (3.0 per 1,000) represents a 4.1% decrease from December 2025's 3.2 per 1,000, continuing a downward trend observed in recent months. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 330 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure in a way that reflects local demographics rather than broader national patterns. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day, a rate that aligns with the low overall crime profile typical of built-up areas within Blaby. When compared to the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000, Countesthorpe's rate remains 55.9% below, a disparity that underscores the area's consistently lower crime levels relative to national benchmarks. This contrast may be partly explained by the area's smaller population and potentially lower density of commercial or nightlife activity compared to larger urban centres.