Drefach vs Knighton
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Drefach vs Knighton Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Drefach safer than Knighton?
Drefach has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) and recorded 65 crimes in the last 12 months. Knighton has a safety score of 58/100 (Average) with 269 crimes. Drefach scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Drefach vs Knighton?
Drefach shows a year-on-year crime trend of +30% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Knighton shows +13.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Drefach and Knighton?
In Drefach, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (38 incidents). In Knighton, it is Violent Crime (96 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Drefach and Knighton?
Drefach recorded 9 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Knighton recorded 82. 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 Drefach vs Knighton?
Violent crime in Drefach totalled 38 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 96 in Knighton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Drefach and Knighton in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Drefach recorded 50 crimes (now 65, a change of +30%). Knighton recorded 237 crimes previously (now 269, +13.5%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Drefach and Knighton?
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. Drefach has a resolution rate of 9.1% and Knighton has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Drefach and Knighton?
Drefach falls within the Dyfed-Powys Police boundary. Knighton is covered by Dyfed-Powys Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Drefach and Knighton?
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 Drefach or Knighton on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Drefach and Knighton. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.