Knighton vs South Wigston
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Knighton vs South Wigston Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
Safest Nearby Neighbourhoods
Check Also
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Knighton safer than South Wigston?
Knighton has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,463 crimes in the last 12 months. South Wigston has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 944 crimes. South Wigston scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Knighton vs South Wigston?
Knighton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +23.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. South Wigston shows -7.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Knighton and South Wigston?
In Knighton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (501 incidents). In South Wigston, it is Violent Crime (345 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Knighton and South Wigston?
Knighton recorded 217 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while South Wigston recorded 131. 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 Knighton vs South Wigston?
Violent crime in Knighton totalled 501 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 345 in South Wigston. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Knighton and South Wigston in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Knighton recorded 1,184 crimes (now 1,463, a change of +23.6%). South Wigston recorded 1,016 crimes previously (now 944, -7.1%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Knighton and South Wigston?
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. Knighton has a resolution rate of 27.5% and South Wigston has 37.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Knighton and South Wigston?
Knighton falls within the Leicestershire Police boundary. South Wigston 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 Knighton and South Wigston?
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 Knighton or South Wigston on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Knighton and South Wigston. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.