Crime in Knighton, Leicester: statistics, rates and trends
1,360 crimes were recorded in Knighton, Leicester in the 12 months to August 2026, 73.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Knighton, Leicester at a glance
- Crime trends in Knighton, Leicester
- Types of crime in Knighton, Leicester
- Knighton, Leicester compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Knighton, Leicester
- What happened after crimes were reported in Knighton, Leicester
- Demographics of Knighton, Leicester
- Questions about crime in Knighton, Leicester
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (516), anti-social behaviour (170) and shoplifting (127) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,065th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Knighton, Leicester | Leicester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,360 | 47,488 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 73.8 | 122.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 18,422 | 388,348 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Knighton, Leicester peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,506 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (1,287). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 1%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,360 | 73.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,494 | 81.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,317 | 71.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,287 | 69.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,469 | 79.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,506 | 81.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,341 | 72.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,421 | 77.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,376 | 74.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 113 |
| July 2026 | 137 |
| June 2026 | 117 |
| May 2026 | 97 |
| April 2026 | 103 |
| March 2026 | 124 |
| February 2026 | 110 |
| January 2026 | 88 |
| December 2025 | 105 |
| November 2025 | 112 |
| October 2025 | 124 |
| September 2025 | 130 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and drugs (40% below) and anti-social behaviour (40% below) were well below it. On the year before, drugs rose from 25 to 36 and other theft rose from 72 to 90, while shoplifting fell from 171 to 127 and vehicle crime fell from 86 to 70.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 516 | 28.0 | 34.2 | -10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 170 | 9.2 | 15.4 | -11% |
| Shoplifting | 127 | 6.9 | 8.5 | -26% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 120 | 6.5 | 6.7 | +9% |
| Public order | 120 | 6.5 | 6.7 | -6% |
| Other theft | 90 | 4.9 | 6.4 | +25% |
| Vehicle crime | 70 | 3.8 | 5.0 | -19% |
| Burglary | 64 | 3.5 | 3.6 | -3% |
| Drugs | 36 | 2.0 | 3.3 | +44% |
| Other crime | 13 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 10 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Knighton, Leicester; the highest is Castle, Leicester (443.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Spinney Hills (49.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Knighton, Leicester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saffron | 2,074 | 164.8 | +123% |
| Stoneygate | 2,443 | 103.8 | +41% |
| Castle | 11,764 | 443.9 | +501% |
| Aylestone | 1,346 | 103.5 | +40% |
| Spinney Hills | 616 | 49.8 | -33% |
| Eyres Monsell | 1,668 | 132.6 | +80% |
| Westcotes | 2,405 | 134.5 | +82% |
| Wycliffe | 1,112 | 68.6 | -7% |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Knighton, Leicester over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (191).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 191 |
| On or near Heather Road | 55 |
| On or near Barratt Close | 47 |
| On or near Pendlebury Drive | 41 |
| On or near Neston Gardens | 40 |
| On or near Elm Tree Gardens | 36 |
| On or near Shackerdale Road | 32 |
| On or near Macaulay Street | 31 |
| On or near Holbrook Road | 27 |
| On or near Carisbrooke Gardens | 20 |
Of the 1,190 crimes in Knighton, Leicester with a recorded outcome, 39% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 170 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 466 | 39.2% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 371 | 31.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 103 | 8.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 70 | 5.9% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 44 | 3.7% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 34 | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 33 | 2.8% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 1.8% | 4.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 16 | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 12 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
Knighton, Leicester has an estimated population of 18,422 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (8.7%, against 17.1%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (47%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Knighton, Leicester average decile 6.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Knighton, Leicester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 46.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 22.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Knighton, Leicester a safe place to live?
Knighton, Leicester recorded 73.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,065th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Knighton, Leicester?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 516 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (170).
Is crime in Knighton, Leicester going up or down?
Recorded crime in Knighton, Leicester was down 9% on the year before: 1,360 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,494 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Knighton, Leicester?
About 18,422 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Knighton, Leicester?
Knighton, Leicester is policed by Leicestershire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.