Forden vs Knighton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    82/100
    Forden Dyfed-Powys Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      58/100
      Knighton Dyfed-Powys Police

      Forden vs Knighton Results

      A
      82/100
      Safe
      Forden
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      42 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.7% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      58/100
      Average
      Knighton
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      269 crimes / 12m
      ↑13.5% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Forden
      B Knighton
      Safety Score
      82/100 Safe
      58/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      42
      269
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      46
      237
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8.7%
      ↑13.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Forden
      B Knighton
      Violent Crime
      25 ↑0%
      96 ↑28%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3 ↑0%
      82 ↑4%
      Other Theft
      3 ↑200%
      13 ↑63%
      Vehicle Crime
      1 ↑0%
      9 ↑200%
      Burglary
      0 ↓100%
      11 ↓27%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      2 ↓60%
      20 ↑25%
      Drugs
      1 ↓50%
      1
      Public Order
      3 ↓25%
      30 ↑7%
      Shoplifting
      0
      1 ↓88%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      4 ↑33%
      3 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      A Forden is the safer choice — scoring 82/100 vs 58/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Forden safer than Knighton?

      Forden has a safety score of 82/100 (Safe) and recorded 42 crimes in the last 12 months. Knighton has a safety score of 58/100 (Average) with 269 crimes. Forden scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Forden vs Knighton?

      Forden shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.7% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Forden and Knighton?

      In Forden, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (25 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 Forden and Knighton?

      Forden recorded 3 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 Forden vs Knighton?

      Violent crime in Forden totalled 25 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 Forden and Knighton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Forden recorded 46 crimes (now 42, a change of -8.7%). Knighton recorded 237 crimes previously (now 269, +13.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Forden 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. Forden has a resolution rate of 0% and Knighton has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Forden and Knighton?

      Forden 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 Forden 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 Forden or Knighton on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.