Is Countesthorpe, Foston and Kilby Safe?

Countesthorpe, Foston and Kilby has a CrimeRadar safety score of 66/100, rated Safe. A total of 296 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 35.7% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Countesthorpe, Foston and Kilby is considered a relatively safe area compared to the UK average, based on official UK Police data.

296 crimes were recorded in Countesthorpe, Foston and Kilby in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 35.7% compared to the previous 12-month period (460 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 379 incidents.

The most common crime in Countesthorpe, Foston and Kilby is Violent Crime, with 379 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 128% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Crime in Countesthorpe, Foston and Kilby is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 35.7% — from 460 crimes in the previous 12 months to 296 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.

Countesthorpe, Foston and Kilby has a safety score of 66 out of 100 (Safe). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

Countesthorpe, Foston and Kilby has a safety score of 66/100, while the Leicestershire Police force area average is 14/100. Countesthorpe, Foston and Kilby is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

63.8% of crimes recorded in Countesthorpe, Foston and Kilby resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Leicestershire Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

379 violent crimes were recorded in Countesthorpe, Foston and Kilby in the last 12 months — representing 128% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 90 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

The crime data for Countesthorpe, Foston and Kilby was last updated in March 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

You can compare Countesthorpe, Foston and Kilby with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.