Bromyard vs Knighton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    36/100
    Bromyard West Mercia Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      72/100
      Knighton Dyfed-Powys Police

      Bromyard vs Knighton Results

      A
      36/100
      Below Average
      Bromyard
      West Mercia Police
      533 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.3% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      72/100
      Safe
      Knighton
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      196 crimes / 12m
      ↓38.8% trend
      12.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bromyard
      B Knighton
      Safety Score
      36/100 Below Average
      72/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      533
      196
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      608
      320
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓12.3%
      ↓38.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      12.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bromyard
      B Knighton
      Violent Crime
      191 ↓21%
      82 ↓14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      91 ↓13%
      39 ↓68%
      Other Theft
      47 ↓10%
      9 ↓25%
      Vehicle Crime
      17 ↓43%
      8 ↑100%
      Burglary
      36 ↑29%
      9 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      64 ↑28%
      18 ↓5%
      Drugs
      9 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      38 ↓3%
      24 ↓29%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Shoplifting
      16 ↓36%
      1 ↓86%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↑80%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      11 ↓45%
      5 ↑67%
      Overall Verdict
      B Knighton is the safer choice — scoring 72/100 vs 36/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bromyard safer than Knighton?

      Bromyard has a safety score of 36/100 (Below Average) and recorded 533 crimes in the last 12 months. Knighton has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) with 196 crimes. Knighton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bromyard vs Knighton?

      Bromyard shows a year-on-year crime trend of -12.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Knighton shows -38.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bromyard and Knighton?

      In Bromyard, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (191 incidents). In Knighton, it is Violent Crime (82 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bromyard and Knighton?

      Bromyard recorded 91 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Knighton recorded 39. 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 Bromyard vs Knighton?

      Violent crime in Bromyard totalled 191 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 82 in Knighton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bromyard and Knighton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bromyard recorded 608 crimes (now 533, a change of -12.3%). Knighton recorded 320 crimes previously (now 196, -38.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bromyard and Knighton?

      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. Bromyard has a resolution rate of 0% and Knighton has 12.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bromyard and Knighton?

      Bromyard falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Knighton is covered by Dyfed-Powys Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Bromyard and Knighton?

      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 Bromyard or Knighton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bromyard and Knighton. 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.