Knutsford vs Leighton

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    25/100
    Knutsford Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      25/100
      Leighton Cheshire Constabulary

      Knutsford vs Leighton Results

      A
      25/100
      Below Average
      Knutsford
      Cheshire Constabulary
      640 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.3% trend
      17.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      25/100
      Below Average
      Leighton
      Cheshire Constabulary
      560 crimes / 12m
      ↑42.9% trend
      38.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Knutsford
      B Leighton
      Safety Score
      25/100 Below Average
      25/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      640
      560
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      669
      392
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.3%
      ↑42.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      17.1%
      38.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Knutsford
      B Leighton
      Violent Crime
      258 ↓11%
      283 ↑38%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      53 ↓7%
      51 ↑113%
      Other Theft
      49 ↑2%
      37 ↑42%
      Vehicle Crime
      14 ↑8%
      10 ↑67%
      Burglary
      32 ↑3%
      2 ↓67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      44 ↓24%
      46 ↑48%
      Drugs
      22 ↑69%
      14 ↑75%
      Public Order
      68 ↓1%
      69 ↑60%
      Robbery
      3 ↑0%
      2
      Shoplifting
      69 ↑11%
      15 ↓48%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↓33%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑50%
      8 ↑300%
      Other Crime
      16 ↑23%
      22 ↑83%
      Overall Verdict
      B Leighton is the safer choice — scoring 25/100 vs 25/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Knutsford safer than Leighton?

      Knutsford has a safety score of 25/100 (Below Average) and recorded 640 crimes in the last 12 months. Leighton has a safety score of 25/100 (Below Average) with 560 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Knutsford vs Leighton?

      Knutsford shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Leighton shows +42.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Knutsford and Leighton?

      In Knutsford, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (258 incidents). In Leighton, it is Violent Crime (283 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Knutsford and Leighton?

      Knutsford recorded 53 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Leighton recorded 51. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Knutsford vs Leighton?

      Violent crime in Knutsford totalled 258 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 283 in Leighton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Knutsford and Leighton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Knutsford recorded 669 crimes (now 640, a change of -4.3%). Leighton recorded 392 crimes previously (now 560, +42.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Knutsford and Leighton?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Knutsford has a resolution rate of 17.1% and Leighton has 38.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Knutsford and Leighton?

      Knutsford falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Leighton is covered by Cheshire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Knutsford and Leighton?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Knutsford or Leighton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Knutsford and Leighton. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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