Broughton Astley and Walton vs Forest

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    50/100
    Broughton Astley and Walton Leicestershire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      21/100
      Forest Leicestershire Police

      Broughton Astley and Walton vs Forest Results

      A
      50/100
      Average
      Broughton Astley and Walton
      Leicestershire Police
      421 crimes / 12m
      ↓30.5% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      21/100
      High Crime
      Forest
      Leicestershire Police
      727 crimes / 12m
      ↓21.3% trend
      27.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Broughton Astley and Walton
      B Forest
      Safety Score
      50/100 Average
      21/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      421
      727
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      606
      924
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓30.5%
      ↓21.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      27.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Broughton Astley and Walton
      B Forest
      Violent Crime
      153 ↓34%
      285 ↓21%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      64 ↓2%
      114 ↑3%
      Other Theft
      35 ↓24%
      47 ↓22%
      Vehicle Crime
      25 ↓54%
      63 ↓46%
      Burglary
      39 ↓28%
      38 ↓30%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      37 ↓37%
      78 ↓6%
      Drugs
      6 ↑0%
      8 ↓50%
      Public Order
      30 ↓35%
      51 ↓27%
      Robbery
      0
      2 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      12 ↓14%
      11 ↑22%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      3 ↓25%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓67%
      2 ↓67%
      Other Crime
      16 ↓38%
      25 ↓17%
      Overall Verdict
      A Broughton Astley and Walton is the safer choice — scoring 50/100 vs 21/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Broughton Astley and Walton safer than Forest?

      Broughton Astley and Walton has a safety score of 50/100 (Average) and recorded 421 crimes in the last 12 months. Forest has a safety score of 21/100 (High Crime) with 727 crimes. Broughton Astley and Walton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Broughton Astley and Walton vs Forest?

      Broughton Astley and Walton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -30.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Forest shows -21.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Broughton Astley and Walton and Forest?

      In Broughton Astley and Walton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (153 incidents). In Forest, it is Violent Crime (285 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Broughton Astley and Walton and Forest?

      Broughton Astley and Walton recorded 64 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Forest recorded 114. 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 Broughton Astley and Walton vs Forest?

      Violent crime in Broughton Astley and Walton totalled 153 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 285 in Forest. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Broughton Astley and Walton and Forest in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Broughton Astley and Walton recorded 606 crimes (now 421, a change of -30.5%). Forest recorded 924 crimes previously (now 727, -21.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Broughton Astley and Walton and Forest?

      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. Broughton Astley and Walton has a resolution rate of 0% and Forest has 27.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Broughton Astley and Walton and Forest?

      Broughton Astley and Walton falls within the Leicestershire Police boundary. Forest 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 Broughton Astley and Walton and Forest?

      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 Broughton Astley and Walton or Forest on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Broughton Astley and Walton and Forest. 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.