Thorpe Astley and Braunstone Town vs Hillgate and Heaviley

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Thorpe Astley and Braunstone Town Leicestershire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      89/100
      Hillgate and Heaviley Greater Manchester Police

      Thorpe Astley and Braunstone Town vs Hillgate and Heaviley Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Thorpe Astley and Braunstone Town
      Leicestershire Police
      1,485 crimes / 12m
      ↑25.6% trend
      31.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      89/100
      Very Safe
      Hillgate and Heaviley
      Greater Manchester Police
      5 crimes / 12m
      ↓0% trend
      50% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Thorpe Astley and Braunstone Town
      B Hillgate and Heaviley
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      89/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,485
      5
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,182
      0
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑25.6%
      ↓0%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.4%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Thorpe Astley and Braunstone Town
      B Hillgate and Heaviley
      Violent Crime
      604 ↑33%
      3
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      187 ↑76%
      0
      Other Theft
      76 ↓1%
      0
      Vehicle Crime
      138 ↓3%
      0
      Burglary
      68 ↓1%
      0
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      164 ↑52%
      0
      Drugs
      39 ↑117%
      1
      Public Order
      109 ↓7%
      0
      Robbery
      8 ↑14%
      0
      Shoplifting
      39 ↑39%
      0
      Theft from Person
      10 ↑100%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      10 ↑67%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↓13%
      0
      Other Crime
      26 ↓30%
      1
      Overall Verdict
      B Hillgate and Heaviley is the safer choice — scoring 89/100 vs 3/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Thorpe Astley and Braunstone Town safer than Hillgate and Heaviley?

      Thorpe Astley and Braunstone Town has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,485 crimes in the last 12 months. Hillgate and Heaviley has a safety score of 89/100 (Very Safe) with 5 crimes. Hillgate and Heaviley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Thorpe Astley and Braunstone Town vs Hillgate and Heaviley?

      Thorpe Astley and Braunstone Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of +25.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Hillgate and Heaviley shows 0% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Thorpe Astley and Braunstone Town and Hillgate and Heaviley?

      In Thorpe Astley and Braunstone Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (604 incidents). In Hillgate and Heaviley, it is Violent Crime (3 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Thorpe Astley and Braunstone Town and Hillgate and Heaviley?

      Thorpe Astley and Braunstone Town recorded 187 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hillgate and Heaviley recorded 0. 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 Thorpe Astley and Braunstone Town vs Hillgate and Heaviley?

      Violent crime in Thorpe Astley and Braunstone Town totalled 604 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3 in Hillgate and Heaviley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Thorpe Astley and Braunstone Town and Hillgate and Heaviley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Thorpe Astley and Braunstone Town recorded 1,182 crimes (now 1,485, a change of +25.6%). Hillgate and Heaviley recorded 0 crimes previously (now 5, 0%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Thorpe Astley and Braunstone Town and Hillgate and Heaviley?

      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. Thorpe Astley and Braunstone Town has a resolution rate of 31.4% and Hillgate and Heaviley has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Thorpe Astley and Braunstone Town and Hillgate and Heaviley?

      Thorpe Astley and Braunstone Town falls within the Leicestershire Police boundary. Hillgate and Heaviley is covered by Greater Manchester Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Thorpe Astley and Braunstone Town and Hillgate and Heaviley?

      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 Thorpe Astley and Braunstone Town or Hillgate and Heaviley on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Thorpe Astley and Braunstone Town and Hillgate and Heaviley. 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.