Knaresborough Town vs West Bradford & Grindleton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Knaresborough Town North Yorkshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      94/100
      West Bradford & Grindleton Lancashire Constabulary

      Knaresborough Town vs West Bradford & Grindleton Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Knaresborough Town
      North Yorkshire Police
      1,034 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.6% trend
      14% resolved
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      VS
      B
      94/100
      Very Safe
      West Bradford & Grindleton
      Lancashire Constabulary
      62 crimes / 12m
      ↑10.7% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Knaresborough Town
      B West Bradford & Grindleton
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      94/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,034
      62
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,008
      56
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.6%
      ↑10.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      14%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Knaresborough Town
      B West Bradford & Grindleton
      Violent Crime
      390 ↑7%
      21 ↓5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      256 ↓2%
      16 ↑7%
      Other Theft
      47 ↓13%
      10 ↑43%
      Vehicle Crime
      29 ↓26%
      4
      Burglary
      44 ↑7%
      4 ↑33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      101 ↑10%
      3 ↑0%
      Drugs
      32 ↑60%
      0
      Public Order
      51 ↓7%
      2 ↓33%
      Robbery
      8 ↑0%
      0
      Shoplifting
      38 ↓3%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      10 ↑150%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑75%
      0
      Other Crime
      21 ↓16%
      2 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Knaresborough Town safer than West Bradford & Grindleton?

      Knaresborough Town has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,034 crimes in the last 12 months. West Bradford & Grindleton has a safety score of 94/100 (Very Safe) with 62 crimes. West Bradford & Grindleton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Knaresborough Town vs West Bradford & Grindleton?

      Knaresborough Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. West Bradford & Grindleton shows +10.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Knaresborough Town and West Bradford & Grindleton?

      In Knaresborough Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (390 incidents). In West Bradford & Grindleton, it is Violent Crime (21 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Knaresborough Town and West Bradford & Grindleton?

      Knaresborough Town recorded 256 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Bradford & Grindleton recorded 16. 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 Town vs West Bradford & Grindleton?

      Violent crime in Knaresborough Town totalled 390 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 21 in West Bradford & Grindleton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Knaresborough Town and West Bradford & Grindleton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Knaresborough Town recorded 1,008 crimes (now 1,034, a change of +2.6%). West Bradford & Grindleton recorded 56 crimes previously (now 62, +10.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Knaresborough Town and West Bradford & Grindleton?

      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 Town has a resolution rate of 14% and West Bradford & Grindleton has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Knaresborough Town and West Bradford & Grindleton?

      Knaresborough Town falls within the North Yorkshire Police boundary. West Bradford & Grindleton is covered by Lancashire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Knaresborough Town and West Bradford & Grindleton?

      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 Town or West Bradford & Grindleton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Knaresborough Town and West Bradford & Grindleton. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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