Crime Rate in Knottingley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Knottingley

The total recorded crimes in Knottingley, Wakefield, UK in May 2025 are around 218 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Knottingley crime rate of 12.41 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 Knottingley, encompassing approximately 17,562 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (93) incidents (4.49% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (3.85% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (21) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Knottingley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17
  • Cattlelaith Lane with total crimes: 12
  • Bridge Lane with total crimes: 9

How safe is Knottingley?

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

  • Relative to Wakefield:

    • In 2024, Knottingley reported a higher crime volume than the Wakefield average, with 2,666 crimes compared to 2,451. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Knottingley witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 20 other areas in the Wakefield.

    • In 2023, Knottingley had fewer crimes than the Wakefield average, with 2,298 crimes compared to 2,327. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Wakefield, Knottingley has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Knottingley Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Knottingley has recorded 218 crimes with crime rate of 12.41 ranking 8th out of 20 in the Wakefield, UK

In 2024, the total Knottingley crimes were 2,666. The crime rate of Knottingley in 2024 was 151.81 (year) or 12.65 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Wakefield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Knottingley were around 2,298 crimes with yearly crime rate of 130.85 (year) or 10.90 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Wakefield.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Knottingley)CrimesRank (Knottingley)CrimesRank (Knottingley)
Wakefield East391 14,673 13,976 1
Wakefield North303 34,023 33,494 2
Castleford Central and Glasshoughton331 24,402 23,232 5
Pontefract North276 43,459 43,453 3
Wakefield West212 93,053 63,284 4
South Elmsall and South Kirkby228 73,142 53,171 6
Featherstone256 52,598 82,384 9
Hemsworth229 62,255 112,417 8
Airedale and Ferry Fryston168 112,427 102,489 7
Wakefield South183 102,492 92,337 10
Normanton158 122,252 122,286 12
Wrenthorpe and Outwood West157 131,694 151,737 13
Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton126 191,831 131,614 17
Stanley and Outwood East144 141,707 141,722 14
Ossett128 171,549 181,717 15
Pontefract South139 151,563 171,407 19
Altofts and Whitwood138 161,622 161,648 16
Horbury and South Ossett124 201,445 191,469 18
Wakefield Rural127 181,394 201,395 20
Crofton, Ryhill and Walton76 211,228 211,328 21

Knottingley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (93 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (89 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (28 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (84 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 80 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (89 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (33 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 65 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (92 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (72 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (84 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (35 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (96 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (30 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 76 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 87 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.91 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20254
March 20253
February 20255
January 20256
December 20243
November 202425
October 20245
September 20242
August 202410
July 202412

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
January 20253
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241

A total of 920 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 83.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202593
April 202589
March 202584
February 202580
January 202589
December 202465
November 202492
October 202472
September 202484
August 202496
July 202476

A total of 306 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202526
March 202516
February 202528
January 202533
December 202429
November 202427
October 202424
September 202425
August 202430
July 202441

A total of 163 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.82 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202514
March 202517
February 202514
January 202513
December 20249
November 202419
October 202422
September 202415
August 202410
July 202413

A total of 127 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202511
March 202513
February 20257
January 202512
December 202410
November 202413
October 202412
September 202410
August 202417
July 202414

A total of 210 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.09 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202528
March 202527
February 202522
January 202519
December 202424
November 202419
October 202412
September 202418
August 202414
July 20248

A total of 199 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202521
March 202513
February 202511
January 202514
December 20247
November 202421
October 202413
September 202435
August 202422
July 202421

A total of 51 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20252
February 202512
January 20256
December 20244
November 20247
October 20248
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 144 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202512
March 202513
February 202512
January 202515
December 202413
November 202412
October 202419
September 202412
August 202419
July 20248

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20243

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20255
January 20255
December 20244
November 20246
October 20243
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20253
December 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Knottingley in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting10
Anti-social behaviour4
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Cattlelaith Lane (Map)
Total12
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
3. Bridge Lane (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting6
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Ennerdale Drive (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
5. Windsor Drive (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Vehicle crime1
6. The Nurseries (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
7. Mirey Butt Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
8. Broomhill Grove (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
9. Broomhill Walk (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
10. Mulberry Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1

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