Crime Rate in Knottingley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Knottingley

The total recorded crimes in Knottingley, Wakefield, UK in March 2025 are around 191 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Knottingley crime rate of 10.88 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (84) incidents (5.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (27) incidents (22.73% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (17) incidents (21.43% increase)
Knottingley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cattlelaith Lane with total crimes: 22
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Mulberry Close with total crimes: 6

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 cities.

    • 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 March 2025 the Knottingley has recorded 191 crimes with crime rate of 10.88 ranking 9th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wakefield)CrimesRank (Wakefield)CrimesRank (Wakefield)
Wakefield East385 24,673 13,976 1
Castleford Central and Glasshoughton399 14,402 23,232 5
Wakefield North323 34,023 33,494 2
Pontefract North240 43,459 43,453 3
Wakefield West237 53,053 63,284 4
South Elmsall and South Kirkby177 103,142 53,171 6
Normanton226 62,252 122,286 12
Airedale and Ferry Fryston154 132,427 102,489 7
Featherstone217 72,598 82,384 9
Hemsworth170 122,255 112,417 8
Wakefield South196 82,492 92,337 10
Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton173 111,831 131,614 17
Wrenthorpe and Outwood West146 151,694 151,737 13
Stanley and Outwood East148 141,707 141,722 14
Ossett112 181,549 181,717 15
Altofts and Whitwood119 161,622 161,648 16
Pontefract South106 191,563 171,407 19
Wakefield Rural113 171,394 201,395 20
Horbury and South Ossett89 201,445 191,469 18
Crofton, Ryhill and Walton88 211,228 211,328 21

Knottingley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (148 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (112 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (87 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (50 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (72 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (35 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (76 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (30 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 216 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202512
January 202515
December 202413
November 202412
October 202419
September 202412
August 202419
July 20248
June 202446
May 202423
April 20247
March 202417

A total of 223 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.15 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202527
February 202522
January 202519
December 202424
November 202419
October 202412
September 202418
August 202414
July 20248
June 202410
May 20249
April 202420
March 202421

A total of 226 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202511
January 202514
December 20247
November 202421
October 202413
September 202435
August 202422
July 202421
June 202420
May 202418
April 202414
March 202417

A total of 1121 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 86.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 148 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202584
February 202580
January 202589
December 202465
November 202492
October 202472
September 202484
August 202496
July 202476
June 2024148
May 202487
April 202472
March 202476

A total of 480 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202528
January 202533
December 202429
November 202427
October 202424
September 202425
August 202430
July 202441
June 2024112
May 202450
April 202435
March 202430

A total of 174 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20257
January 202512
December 202410
November 202413
October 202412
September 202410
August 202417
July 202414
June 202428
May 202413
April 202417
March 20248

A total of 196 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202514
January 202513
December 20249
November 202419
October 202422
September 202415
August 202410
July 202413
June 202424
May 202417
April 20248
March 202415

A total of 110 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
January 20256
December 20243
November 202425
October 20245
September 20242
August 202410
July 202412
June 202418
May 20249
April 20247
March 20245

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20243
June 20242
March 20241

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 68 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 202512
January 20256
December 20244
November 20247
October 20248
September 20241
August 20241
June 202414
May 20243
April 20244
March 20246

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
December 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20248
March 20241

High Crime Locations Knottingley in March 2025

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

1. Cattlelaith Lane (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting13
Vehicle crime5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting11
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Mulberry Close (Map)
Total6
Other theft4
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Shillinghill Lane (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime4
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Ennerdale Drive (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Public order1
6. Vale Head Grove (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
7. Simpsons Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
8. Sowgate Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
9. Hawthorn Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
10. Barley Mews (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

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