Total Crime Rate
19.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Knighton Road area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Ithon Valley , and the 64th lowest crime rate of 434 local areas in Powys .
Neighbouring streets tend to have noticeably higher crime levels than this postcode. Crime here is lower than the average for the surrounding output areas.
The overall crime rate in the area around Knighton Road (LD8 2ET) in the last 12 months was 19.2 per 1,000 residents and was 62.1% lower than the Ithon Valley average (50.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -39.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Knighton Road (LD8 2ET), the main crime hotspot is near Dolau Walkers. Police recorded 3 crimes here, including 1 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Ithon Valley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Dolau Walkers | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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