Knaresborough Rural vs York Outer (North)

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    40/100
    Knaresborough Rural North Yorkshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      York Outer (North) North Yorkshire Police

      Knaresborough Rural vs York Outer (North) Results

      A
      40/100
      Below Average
      Knaresborough Rural
      North Yorkshire Police
      518 crimes / 12m
      ↓21.2% trend
      5.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      York Outer (North)
      North Yorkshire Police
      4,793 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.3% trend
      20.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Knaresborough Rural
      B York Outer (North)
      Safety Score
      40/100 Below Average
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      518
      4,793
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      657
      4,855
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓21.2%
      ↓1.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      5.7%
      20.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Knaresborough Rural
      B York Outer (North)
      Violent Crime
      197 ↓18%
      1,420 ↓10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      92 ↓41%
      1,242 ↑16%
      Other Theft
      47 ↓11%
      204 ↓24%
      Vehicle Crime
      31 ↓42%
      176 ↓3%
      Burglary
      43 ↓4%
      165 ↓2%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      39 ↓3%
      415 ↑6%
      Drugs
      8 ↓47%
      132 ↑40%
      Public Order
      22 ↓33%
      234 ↑10%
      Robbery
      0
      32 ↑191%
      Shoplifting
      8 ↓27%
      528 ↓18%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      5 ↓58%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓50%
      114 ↑14%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑600%
      37 ↑16%
      Other Crime
      22 ↑214%
      89 ↓1%
      Overall Verdict
      A Knaresborough Rural is the safer choice — scoring 40/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Knaresborough Rural safer than York Outer (North)?

      Knaresborough Rural has a safety score of 40/100 (Below Average) and recorded 518 crimes in the last 12 months. York Outer (North) has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 4,793 crimes. Knaresborough Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Knaresborough Rural vs York Outer (North)?

      Knaresborough Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -21.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. York Outer (North) shows -1.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Knaresborough Rural and York Outer (North)?

      In Knaresborough Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (197 incidents). In York Outer (North), it is Violent Crime (1,420 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Knaresborough Rural and York Outer (North)?

      Knaresborough Rural recorded 92 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while York Outer (North) recorded 1,242. 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 Knaresborough Rural vs York Outer (North)?

      Violent crime in Knaresborough Rural totalled 197 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,420 in York Outer (North). Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Knaresborough Rural and York Outer (North) in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Knaresborough Rural recorded 657 crimes (now 518, a change of -21.2%). York Outer (North) recorded 4,855 crimes previously (now 4,793, -1.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Knaresborough Rural and York Outer (North)?

      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. Knaresborough Rural has a resolution rate of 5.7% and York Outer (North) has 20.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Knaresborough Rural and York Outer (North)?

      Knaresborough Rural falls within the North Yorkshire Police boundary. York Outer (North) is covered by North Yorkshire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Knaresborough Rural and York Outer (North)?

      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 Knaresborough Rural or York Outer (North) on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Knaresborough Rural and York Outer (North). 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.