Operated by: Leicestershire Police

http://www.leics.police.uk/local-policing/countesthorpe-foston-and-kilby

This neighbourhood beat covers the villages of Countesthorpe, Foston and Kilby.

Although the neighbourhood as a whole has seen a reduction in crime in recent years, anti-social behaviour has increased as an area of concern for local residents, which police have focused on.

Contact Details

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/Blabypolice

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/blabypolice

Telephone: 101

Email: [email protected]

Current Priorities

Issue

Parking/ road safety remains a priority in Countesthorpe. This issue is more prevalent in the areas where there are schools, especially Gwendoline Drive. There are also complaints of speeding throughout the beat.

Action

There were a few vehicles reported for not having the right documentation, these vehicles have been recovered or removed and owners advised . We will continue to prioritize parking and obstruction in the Countesthorpe area, especially around the schools .
If you have any road safety issues re parking or abandoned vehicles please ring 101 or report online .

Issue

General ASB remains an issue in the area. This is both ASB in public places, mostly involving youths, and more personal ASB in the form of neighbour disputes. Electric scooters are also becoming a concern within Countesthorpe. Local officers are stopping persons on scooters to explain the law around their use. General motor vehicle nuisance around areas of Cosby.

Action

Over the last month we have been dealing with a few neighbour disputes within countesthorpe re parking, we are working with the residents and partner agencies to try and sort out the issues raised. The beat team are also dealing with many shop thefts occurring at Tesco on The Square, we are working with the staff, and management to try and stop these thefts from happening. There were a very few reports of fireworks and knock door runs over bonfire and Halloween night but the majority of people and children were well behaved over this period which was nice to see. , if you are suffering with any kind of Anti social Behaviour please contact us on 101 0r via the website – www.leics.police.uk

Issue

Nuisance motorbikes /quad bikes /e-scooters and speeding vehicles in and around the areas of Countesthorpe and Kilby

Action

We have had no reports of Nuisance bike/e-scooters or racing vehicles this month which is good to see, if you have had any issues or have any information regarding nuisance vehicles please call us on 101 or online reporting is available through our Leicestershire police website.
www.leics.police.uk

Upcoming Events

beat surgery

meet and greet re any concerns or issues from residents

Where: library countesthorpe station road

When: 28 January 2025 at 10:00 - 28 January 2025 at 11:00

Beat Surgery

Tesco Countesthorpe

Where: Tesco Countesthorpe

When: 25 February 2025 at 16:00 - 25 February 2025 at 17:00