Crime Rate in Knighton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Knighton

The total recorded crimes in Knighton, Leicester, UK in February 2026 are around 110 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Knighton crime rate of 2.79 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (45.45% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (-43.75% decrease)
Knighton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15
  • Elm Tree Gardens with total crimes: 7
  • Heather Road with total crimes: 7

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Knighton)CrimesRank (Knighton)CrimesRank (Knighton)
CastleNA NA15,187 110,547 1
Braunstone Park & Rowley FieldsNA NA3,414 33,304 2
AbbeyNA NA4,284 23,077 3
WesternNA NA2,908 62,971 4
WestcotesNA NA3,169 42,429 7
Beaumont LeysNA NA2,996 52,734 5
FosseNA NA2,749 72,714 6
StoneygateNA NA2,588 82,352 8
SaffronNA NA2,452 92,347 9
Eyres MonsellNA NA1,908 111,880 10
EvingtonNA NA1,990 101,807 11
North EvingtonNA NA1,586 151,692 12
Humberstone & HamiltonNA NA1,757 121,648 13
BelgraveNA NA1,678 131,583 14
TroonNA NA1,646 141,304 17
AylestoneNA NA1,540 161,582 15
WycliffeNA NA1,374 181,223 18
Rushey MeadNA NA1,255 201,186 19
ThurncourtNA NA1,327 191,135 20
Spinney HillsNA NA799 21695 21

Knighton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 48 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (49 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (64 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (38 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20263
December 20258
November 20257
October 20253
September 20255
August 20258
July 20256
June 20254
May 20255
April 20254
March 20255
February 20255

A total of 87 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20264
December 20254
November 20255
October 20258
September 202510
August 20259
July 202510
June 20252
May 20253
April 20255
March 20258
February 202513

A total of 193 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.85 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202616
January 202611
December 20257
November 20259
October 202518
September 202512
August 202520
July 202522
June 202510
May 202531
April 202517
March 202513
February 20257

A total of 593 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 45.62 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202648
January 202632
December 202546
November 202549
October 202539
September 202564
August 202538
July 202543
June 202543
May 202553
April 202537
March 202551
February 202550

A total of 134 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.31 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 202616
December 20259
November 202510
October 20256
September 20257
August 20259
July 20258
June 20256
May 202518
April 202520
March 20258
February 20258

A total of 81 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20262
December 20257
November 20257
October 20259
September 20253
August 202510
July 20255
June 20258
May 20254
April 20257
March 20258
February 20255

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20267
December 20253
November 20251
October 20254
September 20255
August 20253
July 20252
May 20252
April 20251
February 20253

A total of 116 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20265
December 202511
November 202511
October 202514
September 20259
August 202514
July 20256
June 202510
May 202511
April 20256
March 20258
February 20255

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
November 20253
October 20254
September 20251
August 20252
July 20252
June 20253
May 20254
March 20255
February 20253

A total of 123 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.46 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20266
December 20257
November 20258
October 202516
September 202511
August 202514
July 20259
June 202511
May 202513
April 20255
March 20258
February 20258

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
October 20252
September 20251
August 20252
July 20251
June 20256
April 20252
February 20251

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20253
September 20251
August 20251
July 20252
June 20252
May 20254
April 20251

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
October 20251
August 20251
June 20253
May 20252
March 20251

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20252
September 20251
August 20251
April 20251

High Crime Locations Knighton in February 2026

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting7
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Other theft1
2. Elm Tree Gardens (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Burglary1
Drugs1
3. Heather Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft1
4. Neston Gardens (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
5. Shackerdale Road (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Barratt Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Knighton Fields Road East (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson4
8. Great Arler Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Queens Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Vehicle crime1
10. Knighton Fields Road West (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1

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