Crime Rate in Knighton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Knighton

The total recorded crimes in Knighton, Leicester, UK in July 2025 are around 116 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Knighton crime rate of 2.94 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Knighton, encompassing approximately 39,482 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)
Knighton Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Link Road with total crimes: 7
  • Hillcrest Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Knighton?

To understand the safety of Knighton, we need to analyze Knighton crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Leicester:

    • In 2024, Knighton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Leicester average, with 1450 crimes compared to 2765.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Knighton recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 20 other areas in the Leicester.

    • In 2023, Knighton had fewer crimes than the Leicester average, with 1,329 crimes compared to 2,359. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Knighton recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 20 other areas in the Leicester.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Leicester, Knighton has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Knighton Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Knighton has recorded 116 crimes with crime rate of 2.94 ranking 18th out of 20 in the Leicester, UK

In 2024, the total Knighton crimes were 1,450. The crime rate of Knighton in 2024 was 36.73 (year) or 3.06 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Leicester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Knighton were around 1,329 crimes with yearly crime rate of 33.66 (year) or 2.81 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Leicester.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Knighton)CrimesRank (Knighton)CrimesRank (Knighton)
Castle1,365 115,187 110,547 1
Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields241 43,414 33,304 2
Abbey354 24,284 23,077 3
Stoneygate251 32,588 82,352 8
Western239 52,908 62,971 4
Westcotes235 63,169 42,429 7
Beaumont Leys228 72,996 52,734 5
Fosse220 82,749 72,714 6
Saffron214 92,452 92,347 9
Eyres Monsell209 101,908 111,880 10
Evington145 121,990 101,807 11
Humberstone & Hamilton152 111,757 121,648 13
North Evington123 161,586 151,692 12
Belgrave117 171,678 131,583 14
Troon139 131,646 141,304 17
Aylestone134 141,540 161,582 15
Wycliffe125 151,374 181,223 18
Rushey Mead99 191,255 201,186 19
Thurncourt88 201,327 191,135 20
Spinney Hills45 21799 21695 21

Knighton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (43 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (53 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (31 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (20 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (51 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 50 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (68 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (55 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (42 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20258
May 20254
April 20257
March 20258
February 20255
January 20258
December 20245
November 20241
October 20244
September 20247
August 20244

A total of 81 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20252
May 20253
April 20255
March 20258
February 202513
January 20253
December 20244
November 20247
October 202414
September 20248
August 20244

A total of 576 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202543
June 202543
May 202553
April 202537
March 202551
February 202550
January 202568
December 202446
November 202448
October 202440
September 202455
August 202442

A total of 67 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20255
April 20254
March 20255
February 20255
January 20257
December 20242
November 20246
October 20246
September 20248
August 20249

A total of 106 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202510
May 202511
April 20256
March 20258
February 20255
January 202510
December 202410
November 202410
October 20247
September 202413
August 202410

A total of 123 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202511
May 202513
April 20255
March 20258
February 20258
January 20259
December 20247
November 202418
October 202415
September 202411
August 20249

A total of 175 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.58 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20256
May 202518
April 202520
March 20258
February 20258
January 202521
December 202427
November 202423
October 202410
September 202413
August 202413

A total of 188 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202510
May 202531
April 202517
March 202513
February 20257
January 202512
December 20249
November 202419
October 202412
September 202419
August 202417

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20254
April 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20254
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20252
April 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20256
April 20252
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20252
March 20251
December 20242
November 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241

High Crime Locations Knighton in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Knighton postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting7
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Link Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Hillcrest Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
4. Holbrook Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
5. Knighton Fields Road West (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
6. Southland Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
7. Aberdale Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Toller Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
9. Elms Court (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime1
10. Ratcliffe Court (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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