Crime Rate in Knellwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Knellwood

The total recorded crimes in Knellwood, Rushmoor, UK in July 2025 are around 35 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Knellwood crime rate of 2.22 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Knellwood, encompassing approximately 15,748 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
Knellwood Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Kestrel Road with total crimes: 5
  • Coombe Way with total crimes: 3
  • Templer Avenue with total crimes: 3

How safe is Knellwood?

To understand the safety of Knellwood, we need to analyze Knellwood crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Rushmoor:

    • In 2024, Knellwood demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Rushmoor average, with 696 crimes compared to 771.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Knellwood had fewer crimes than the Rushmoor average, with 620 crimes compared to 703. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Knellwood recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 12 other areas in the Rushmoor.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Rushmoor, Knellwood has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Knellwood Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Knellwood has recorded 35 crimes with crime rate of 2.22 ranking 12th out of 12 in the Rushmoor, UK

In 2024, the total Knellwood crimes were 696. The crime rate of Knellwood in 2024 was 44.19 (year) or 3.68 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Rushmoor.

In 2023, the total crimes in Knellwood were around 620 crimes with yearly crime rate of 39.37 (year) or 3.28 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Rushmoor.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Knellwood)CrimesRank (Knellwood)CrimesRank (Knellwood)
Cove and Southwood76 41,357 21,251 1
Wellington137 11,471 11,016 2
North Town104 2700 6671 6
Rowhill76 5889 3942 3
Cherrywood83 3795 4758 4
St Mark's39 10690 8673 5
West Heath50 8776 5480 11
Aldershot Park74 6680 9662 7
Manor Park62 7679 10604 10
Empress35 11515 11623 8
St John's41 9386 13475 12
Fernhill28 13394 12359 13

Knellwood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 94 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20257
May 20256
April 202514
March 202510
February 20258
January 20258
December 20243
November 20247
October 20246
September 202411
August 20247

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20254
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20252
March 20251
December 20243
November 202414
October 20245
September 20247
August 202415

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
November 20244
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 243 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202514
May 202527
April 202512
March 202517
February 202528
January 202522
December 202419
November 202421
October 202425
September 202423
August 202427

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20251
April 20253
March 20254
February 20258
January 20255
December 20242
November 202410
October 20244
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20256
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20255
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20253
August 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
January 20251
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Knellwood in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Knellwood postcode area is presented below.

1. Kestrel Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Coombe Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
3. Templer Avenue (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
4. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Lion Road (Map)
Total2
Public order2
6. Rapallo Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
7. Coleford Bridge Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Reading Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Windsor Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Church Circle (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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