Crime in Countesthorpe: statistics, rates and trends
352 crimes were recorded in Countesthorpe in the 12 months to August 2026, 44.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 18% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Countesthorpe at a glance
- Crime trends in Countesthorpe
- Types of crime in Countesthorpe
- Countesthorpe compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Countesthorpe
- Streets with the most crime in Countesthorpe
- What happened after crimes were reported in Countesthorpe
- Demographics of Countesthorpe
- Questions about crime in Countesthorpe
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (165), anti-social behaviour (39) and shoplifting (31) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,231st of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Countesthorpe | Blaby | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 352 | 7,573 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 44.5 | 70.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -18% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,916 | 108,165 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Countesthorpe peaked in the year to August 2025 (430 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (303). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 9%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 352 | 44.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 430 | 54.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 366 | 46.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 359 | 45.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 313 | 39.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 303 | 38.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 345 | 43.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 348 | 44.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 386 | 48.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 37 |
| July 2026 | 49 |
| June 2026 | 37 |
| May 2026 | 37 |
| April 2026 | 24 |
| March 2026 | 32 |
| February 2026 | 18 |
| January 2026 | 24 |
| December 2025 | 25 |
| November 2025 | 20 |
| October 2025 | 23 |
| September 2025 | 26 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (68% below) and shoplifting (54% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 117 to 165, while shoplifting fell from 145 to 31 and public order fell from 33 to 28.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 165 | 20.8 | 34.2 | +41% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 39 | 4.9 | 15.4 | -2% |
| Shoplifting | 31 | 3.9 | 8.5 | -79% |
| Public order | 28 | 3.5 | 6.7 | -15% |
| Burglary | 24 | 3.0 | 3.6 | +14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 19 | 2.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 2.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other theft | 13 | 1.6 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Countesthorpe; the highest is Enderby and Narborough (157.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Broughton Astley (33.8).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Countesthorpe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaby and Whetstone | 925 | 59.9 | +35% |
| Wigston | 2,556 | 67.3 | +51% |
| Enderby and Narborough | 1,895 | 157.9 | +255% |
| Broughton Astley | 344 | 33.8 | -24% |
| Oadby | 1,340 | 52.6 | +18% |
| Fleckney | 308 | 56.5 | +27% |
| Great Glen | 245 | 42.6 | -4% |
| Leicester | 49,035 | 115.6 | +160% |
Countesthorpe is the one area listed within Countesthorpe, with 44.5 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Countesthorpe | Neighbourhood | 7,916 | 352 | 44.5 |
The 10 locations below account for 39% of the crime recorded in Countesthorpe over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Church Street” (27).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Church Street | 27 |
| On or near Cosby Road | 20 |
| On or near Broomleys | 17 |
| On or near Hoffler Close | 13 |
| On or near Hazelbank Road | 12 |
| On or near Ladbroke Grove | 12 |
| On or near Parking Area | 11 |
| On or near Kirkfield Road | 9 |
| On or near Thomas Drive | 9 |
| On or near Broadfield Way | 7 |
Of the 313 crimes in Countesthorpe with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 39 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 106 | 33.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 87 | 27.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 43 | 13.7% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 25 | 8.0% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 5.4% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 9 | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 2.6% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
Countesthorpe has an estimated population of 7,916 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (8.8%, against 23.3%), less social housing (7.7%, against 17.1%) and less private renting (9.9%, against 20.3%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Countesthorpe average decile 8.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Countesthorpe | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Countesthorpe a safe place to live?
Countesthorpe recorded 44.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,231st of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Countesthorpe?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 165 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (39).
Is crime in Countesthorpe going up or down?
Recorded crime in Countesthorpe was down 18% on the year before: 352 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 430 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Countesthorpe?
About 7,916 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Countesthorpe?
Countesthorpe is policed by Leicestershire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.