Crime Rate in Knighton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Knighton

The total recorded crimes in Knighton, Leicester, UK in May 2025 are around 150 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Knighton crime rate of 3.80 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (53) incidents (43.24% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (82.35% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
Knighton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 27
  • Barratt Close with total crimes: 12
  • Great Arler Road with total crimes: 9

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 May 2025 the Knighton has recorded 150 crimes with crime rate of 3.80 ranking 14th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Knighton)CrimesRank (Knighton)CrimesRank (Knighton)
Castle1,391 115,187 110,547 1
Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields282 33,414 33,304 2
Abbey438 24,284 23,077 3
Western229 92,908 62,971 4
Westcotes235 73,169 42,429 7
Beaumont Leys274 42,996 52,734 5
Stoneygate245 52,588 82,352 8
Fosse229 82,749 72,714 6
Saffron236 62,452 92,347 9
Eyres Monsell188 101,908 111,880 10
Evington161 111,990 101,807 11
North Evington105 171,586 151,692 12
Humberstone & Hamilton139 161,757 121,648 13
Belgrave159 121,678 131,583 14
Aylestone159 131,540 161,582 15
Troon149 151,646 141,304 17
Wycliffe97 191,374 181,223 18
Thurncourt101 181,327 191,135 20
Rushey Mead84 201,255 201,186 19
Spinney Hills58 21799 21695 21

Knighton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 224 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.23 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202517
March 202513
February 20257
January 202512
December 20249
November 202419
October 202412
September 202419
August 202417
July 202425
June 202424
May 202419

A total of 649 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 49.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202553
April 202537
March 202551
February 202550
January 202568
December 202446
November 202448
October 202440
September 202455
August 202442
July 202437
June 202474
May 202448

A total of 123 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20256
March 20258
February 20255
January 202510
December 202410
November 202410
October 20247
September 202413
August 202410
July 20247
June 202414
May 202412

A total of 150 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20255
March 20258
February 20258
January 20259
December 20247
November 202418
October 202415
September 202411
August 20249
July 202411
June 202420
May 202416

A total of 86 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20258
February 20255
January 20258
December 20245
November 20241
October 20244
September 20247
August 20244
July 202410
June 202416
May 20247

A total of 80 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20255
February 20255
January 20257
December 20242
November 20246
October 20246
September 20248
August 20249
July 20249
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
December 20242
November 20242
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 192 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202520
March 20258
February 20258
January 202521
December 202427
November 202423
October 202410
September 202413
August 202413
July 202417
June 202414

A total of 86 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20258
February 202513
January 20253
December 20244
November 20247
October 202414
September 20248
August 20244
July 20243
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
June 20242

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
June 20244
May 20242

High Crime Locations Knighton in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total27
Shoplifting17
Drugs2
Robbery2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Barratt Close (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
3. Great Arler Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order3
Other crime1
4. Northcote Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Heather Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
Public order1
6. Pendlebury Drive (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1
7. Stoughton Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Neston Gardens (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
9. Southland Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
10. Elm Tree Gardens (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1

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