Irchester vs Countesthorpe, Foston and Kilby

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    52/100
    Irchester Northamptonshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      68/100
      Countesthorpe, Foston and Kilby Leicestershire Police

      Irchester vs Countesthorpe, Foston and Kilby Results

      A
      52/100
      Average
      Irchester
      Northamptonshire Police
      421 crimes / 12m
      ↓24.7% trend
      15.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      68/100
      Safe
      Countesthorpe, Foston and Kilby
      Leicestershire Police
      262 crimes / 12m
      ↓43.2% trend
      28.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Irchester
      B Countesthorpe, Foston and Kilby
      Safety Score
      52/100 Average
      68/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      421
      262
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      559
      461
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓24.7%
      ↓43.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      15.4%
      28.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Irchester
      B Countesthorpe, Foston and Kilby
      Violent Crime
      155 ↓31%
      96 ↓24%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      99 ↓12%
      23 ↓51%
      Other Theft
      18 ↓56%
      10 ↓50%
      Vehicle Crime
      24 ↓23%
      19 ↓5%
      Burglary
      17 ↓37%
      17 ↓29%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      32 ↓9%
      18 ↑0%
      Drugs
      10 ↓33%
      3 ↓57%
      Public Order
      26 ↓21%
      26 ↓30%
      Robbery
      3 ↑50%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      21 ↑40%
      37 ↓75%
      Theft from Person
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↓29%
      2 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      8 ↓43%
      10 ↑233%
      Overall Verdict
      B Countesthorpe, Foston and Kilby is the safer choice — scoring 68/100 vs 52/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Irchester safer than Countesthorpe, Foston and Kilby?

      Irchester has a safety score of 52/100 (Average) and recorded 421 crimes in the last 12 months. Countesthorpe, Foston and Kilby has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) with 262 crimes. Countesthorpe, Foston and Kilby scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Irchester vs Countesthorpe, Foston and Kilby?

      Irchester shows a year-on-year crime trend of -24.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Countesthorpe, Foston and Kilby shows -43.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Irchester and Countesthorpe, Foston and Kilby?

      In Irchester, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (155 incidents). In Countesthorpe, Foston and Kilby, it is Violent Crime (96 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Irchester and Countesthorpe, Foston and Kilby?

      Irchester recorded 99 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Countesthorpe, Foston and Kilby recorded 23. 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 Irchester vs Countesthorpe, Foston and Kilby?

      Violent crime in Irchester totalled 155 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 96 in Countesthorpe, Foston and Kilby. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Irchester and Countesthorpe, Foston and Kilby in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Irchester recorded 559 crimes (now 421, a change of -24.7%). Countesthorpe, Foston and Kilby recorded 461 crimes previously (now 262, -43.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Irchester 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. Irchester has a resolution rate of 15.4% and Countesthorpe, Foston and Kilby has 28.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Irchester and Countesthorpe, Foston and Kilby?

      Irchester falls within the Northamptonshire 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 Irchester 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 Irchester or Countesthorpe, Foston and Kilby on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Irchester 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.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.