Abbey vs Knighton
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Abbey 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 Abbey safer than Knighton?
Abbey has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,820 crimes in the last 12 months. Knighton has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,463 crimes. Abbey scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Abbey vs Knighton?
Abbey shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Knighton shows +23.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Abbey and Knighton?
In Abbey, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (958 incidents). In Knighton, it is Violent Crime (501 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Abbey and Knighton?
Abbey recorded 469 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Knighton recorded 217. 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 Abbey vs Knighton?
Violent crime in Abbey totalled 958 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 501 in Knighton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Abbey and Knighton in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Abbey recorded 2,721 crimes (now 2,820, a change of +3.6%). Knighton recorded 1,184 crimes previously (now 1,463, +23.6%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Abbey 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. Abbey has a resolution rate of 26.6% and Knighton has 27.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Abbey and Knighton?
Abbey falls within the Leicestershire Police boundary. Knighton is covered by Leicestershire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Abbey 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 Abbey or Knighton on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Abbey and Knighton. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.