Crime Rate in Knighton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Knighton

The total recorded crimes in Knighton, Leicester, UK in March 2025 are around 115 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Knighton crime rate of 2.91 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (51) incidents (2.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
Knighton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Great Arler Road with total crimes: 7
  • Heather Road with total crimes: 6

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Knighton has recorded 115 crimes with crime rate of 2.91 ranking 17th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Leicester)CrimesRank (Leicester)CrimesRank (Leicester)
Castle1,228 115,187 110,547 1
Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields229 53,414 33,304 2
Abbey366 24,284 23,077 3
Westcotes235 33,169 42,429 7
Western222 62,908 62,971 4
Beaumont Leys233 42,996 52,734 5
Fosse198 92,749 72,714 6
Stoneygate214 72,588 82,352 8
Saffron200 82,452 92,347 9
Eyres Monsell129 131,908 111,880 10
Evington148 111,990 101,807 11
Humberstone & Hamilton172 101,757 121,648 13
North Evington112 181,586 151,692 12
Troon133 121,646 141,304 17
Belgrave127 141,678 131,583 14
Aylestone123 151,540 161,582 15
Wycliffe115 161,374 181,223 18
Rushey Mead85 201,255 201,186 19
Thurncourt102 191,327 191,135 20
Spinney Hills65 21799 21695 21

Knighton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (74 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (48 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (11 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 591 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202551
February 202550
January 202568
December 202446
November 202448
October 202440
September 202455
August 202442
July 202437
June 202474
May 202448
April 202432

A total of 184 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20257
January 202512
December 20249
November 202419
October 202412
September 202419
August 202417
July 202425
June 202424
May 202419
April 20248

A total of 113 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20255
January 202510
December 202410
November 202410
October 20247
September 202413
August 202410
July 20247
June 202414
May 202412
April 20247

A total of 86 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20255
January 20258
December 20245
November 20241
October 20244
September 20247
August 20244
July 202410
June 202416
May 20247
April 202411

A total of 154 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20258
January 202521
December 202427
November 202423
October 202410
September 202413
August 202413
July 202417
June 202414

A total of 82 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202513
January 20253
December 20244
November 20247
October 202414
September 20248
August 20244
July 20243
June 20248
May 20246
April 20244

A total of 75 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20255
January 20257
December 20242
November 20246
October 20246
September 20248
August 20249
July 20249
June 202410
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 139 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20258
January 20259
December 20247
November 202418
October 202415
September 202411
August 20249
July 202411
June 202420
May 202416
April 20247

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20242
November 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 20245

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Knighton in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Great Arler Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Heather Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Other crime1
4. Copinger Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Muston Gardens (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Pendlebury Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
7. Shackerdale Road (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
8. Cademan Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
9. Stoneygate Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Burns Street (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1

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