Aylestone vs Bardon Hill

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    2/100
    Aylestone Leicestershire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      11/100
      Bardon Hill Leicestershire Police

      Aylestone vs Bardon Hill Results

      A
      2/100
      High Crime
      Aylestone
      Leicestershire Police
      1,791 crimes / 12m
      ↑30.4% trend
      23.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      11/100
      High Crime
      Bardon Hill
      Leicestershire Police
      2,331 crimes / 12m
      ↓14.1% trend
      35.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Aylestone
      B Bardon Hill
      Safety Score
      2/100 High Crime
      11/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,791
      2,331
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,374
      2,714
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑30.4%
      ↓14.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.1%
      35.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Aylestone
      B Bardon Hill
      Violent Crime
      663 ↑36%
      919 ↓16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      214 ↑1%
      396 ↓5%
      Other Theft
      86 ↑13%
      116 ↓29%
      Vehicle Crime
      121 ↑92%
      107 ↓33%
      Burglary
      74 ↑54%
      91 ↓6%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      190 ↑17%
      191 ↓26%
      Drugs
      78 ↑59%
      44 ↓2%
      Public Order
      185 ↑43%
      211 ↓7%
      Robbery
      18 ↑29%
      12 ↑33%
      Shoplifting
      83 ↑28%
      147 ↑9%
      Theft from Person
      8 ↓11%
      10 ↑43%
      Bicycle Theft
      13 ↑0%
      11 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      19 ↓5%
      15 ↓12%
      Other Crime
      39 ↑56%
      61 ↓24%
      Overall Verdict
      B Bardon Hill is the safer choice — scoring 11/100 vs 2/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Aylestone safer than Bardon Hill?

      Aylestone has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,791 crimes in the last 12 months. Bardon Hill has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) with 2,331 crimes. Bardon Hill scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Aylestone vs Bardon Hill?

      Aylestone shows a year-on-year crime trend of +30.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Bardon Hill shows -14.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Aylestone and Bardon Hill?

      In Aylestone, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (663 incidents). In Bardon Hill, it is Violent Crime (919 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Aylestone and Bardon Hill?

      Aylestone recorded 214 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Bardon Hill recorded 396. 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 Aylestone vs Bardon Hill?

      Violent crime in Aylestone totalled 663 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 919 in Bardon Hill. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Aylestone and Bardon Hill in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Aylestone recorded 1,374 crimes (now 1,791, a change of +30.4%). Bardon Hill recorded 2,714 crimes previously (now 2,331, -14.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Aylestone and Bardon Hill?

      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. Aylestone has a resolution rate of 23.1% and Bardon Hill has 35.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Aylestone and Bardon Hill?

      Aylestone falls within the Leicestershire Police boundary. Bardon Hill 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 Aylestone and Bardon Hill?

      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 Aylestone or Bardon Hill on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Aylestone and Bardon Hill. 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.