Queens Park and Castle vs Countesthorpe, Foston and Kilby

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Queens Park and Castle Bedfordshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      66/100
      Countesthorpe, Foston and Kilby Leicestershire Police

      Queens Park and Castle vs Countesthorpe, Foston and Kilby Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Queens Park and Castle
      Bedfordshire Police
      4,489 crimes / 12m
      ↑13.7% trend
      27.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      66/100
      Safe
      Countesthorpe, Foston and Kilby
      Leicestershire Police
      296 crimes / 12m
      ↓35.7% trend
      35.7% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Queens Park and Castle
      B Countesthorpe, Foston and Kilby
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      66/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      4,489
      296
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,948
      460
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑13.7%
      ↓35.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.1%
      35.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Queens Park and Castle
      B Countesthorpe, Foston and Kilby
      Violent Crime
      1,670 ↑30%
      107 ↓17%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      662 ↑4%
      26 ↓45%
      Other Theft
      287 ↑32%
      15 ↓21%
      Vehicle Crime
      181 ↓21%
      17 ↓19%
      Burglary
      141 ↓29%
      18 ↓45%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      247 ↓3%
      20 ↑18%
      Drugs
      239 ↑26%
      3 ↓57%
      Public Order
      368 ↑17%
      29 ↓28%
      Robbery
      80 ↑51%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      291 ↓1%
      48 ↓64%
      Theft from Person
      52 ↓7%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      87 ↓22%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      70 ↑59%
      3 ↓25%
      Other Crime
      114 ↑75%
      9 ↑200%
      Overall Verdict
      B Countesthorpe, Foston and Kilby is the safer choice — scoring 66/100 vs 5/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Queens Park and Castle safer than Countesthorpe, Foston and Kilby?

      Queens Park and Castle has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,489 crimes in the last 12 months. Countesthorpe, Foston and Kilby has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) with 296 crimes. Countesthorpe, Foston and Kilby scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Queens Park and Castle vs Countesthorpe, Foston and Kilby?

      Queens Park and Castle shows a year-on-year crime trend of +13.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Countesthorpe, Foston and Kilby shows -35.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Queens Park and Castle and Countesthorpe, Foston and Kilby?

      In Queens Park and Castle, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,670 incidents). In Countesthorpe, Foston and Kilby, it is Violent Crime (107 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Queens Park and Castle and Countesthorpe, Foston and Kilby?

      Queens Park and Castle recorded 662 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Countesthorpe, Foston and Kilby recorded 26. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Queens Park and Castle vs Countesthorpe, Foston and Kilby?

      Violent crime in Queens Park and Castle totalled 1,670 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 107 in Countesthorpe, Foston and Kilby. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Queens Park and Castle and Countesthorpe, Foston and Kilby in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Queens Park and Castle recorded 3,948 crimes (now 4,489, a change of +13.7%). Countesthorpe, Foston and Kilby recorded 460 crimes previously (now 296, -35.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Queens Park and Castle and Countesthorpe, Foston and Kilby?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Queens Park and Castle has a resolution rate of 27.1% and Countesthorpe, Foston and Kilby has 35.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Queens Park and Castle and Countesthorpe, Foston and Kilby?

      Queens Park and Castle falls within the Bedfordshire Police boundary. Countesthorpe, Foston and Kilby is covered by Leicestershire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Queens Park and Castle and Countesthorpe, Foston and Kilby?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Queens Park and Castle or Countesthorpe, Foston and Kilby on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Queens Park and Castle and Countesthorpe, Foston and Kilby. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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