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 TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
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.
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.
Area | May 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
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Crimes | Rank (Knottingley) | Crimes | Rank (Knottingley) | Crimes | Rank (Knottingley) | |
Wakefield East | 391 | 1 | 4,673 | 1 | 3,976 | 1 |
Wakefield North | 303 | 3 | 4,023 | 3 | 3,494 | 2 |
Castleford Central and Glasshoughton | 331 | 2 | 4,402 | 2 | 3,232 | 5 |
Pontefract North | 276 | 4 | 3,459 | 4 | 3,453 | 3 |
Wakefield West | 212 | 9 | 3,053 | 6 | 3,284 | 4 |
South Elmsall and South Kirkby | 228 | 7 | 3,142 | 5 | 3,171 | 6 |
Featherstone | 256 | 5 | 2,598 | 8 | 2,384 | 9 |
Hemsworth | 229 | 6 | 2,255 | 11 | 2,417 | 8 |
Airedale and Ferry Fryston | 168 | 11 | 2,427 | 10 | 2,489 | 7 |
Wakefield South | 183 | 10 | 2,492 | 9 | 2,337 | 10 |
Normanton | 158 | 12 | 2,252 | 12 | 2,286 | 12 |
Wrenthorpe and Outwood West | 157 | 13 | 1,694 | 15 | 1,737 | 13 |
Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton | 126 | 19 | 1,831 | 13 | 1,614 | 17 |
Stanley and Outwood East | 144 | 14 | 1,707 | 14 | 1,722 | 14 |
Ossett | 128 | 17 | 1,549 | 18 | 1,717 | 15 |
Pontefract South | 139 | 15 | 1,563 | 17 | 1,407 | 19 |
Altofts and Whitwood | 138 | 16 | 1,622 | 16 | 1,648 | 16 |
Horbury and South Ossett | 124 | 20 | 1,445 | 19 | 1,469 | 18 |
Wakefield Rural | 127 | 18 | 1,394 | 20 | 1,395 | 20 |
Crofton, Ryhill and Walton | 76 | 21 | 1,228 | 21 | 1,328 | 21 |
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.
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).
Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
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A total of 114 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 25 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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May 2025 | 12 |
April 2025 | 4 |
March 2025 | 3 |
February 2025 | 5 |
January 2025 | 6 |
December 2024 | 3 |
November 2024 | 25 |
October 2024 | 5 |
September 2024 | 2 |
August 2024 | 10 |
July 2024 | 12 |
June 2024 | 18 |
May 2024 | 9 |
A total of 21 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.
Month | Count |
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May 2025 | 1 |
April 2025 | 3 |
January 2025 | 3 |
September 2024 | 1 |
August 2024 | 4 |
July 2024 | 1 |
June 2024 | 8 |
A total of 1155 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 88.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 148 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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May 2025 | 93 |
April 2025 | 89 |
March 2025 | 84 |
February 2025 | 80 |
January 2025 | 89 |
December 2024 | 65 |
November 2024 | 92 |
October 2024 | 72 |
September 2024 | 84 |
August 2024 | 96 |
July 2024 | 76 |
June 2024 | 148 |
May 2024 | 87 |
A total of 468 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 112 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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May 2025 | 27 |
April 2025 | 26 |
March 2025 | 16 |
February 2025 | 28 |
January 2025 | 33 |
December 2024 | 29 |
November 2024 | 27 |
October 2024 | 24 |
September 2024 | 25 |
August 2024 | 30 |
July 2024 | 41 |
June 2024 | 112 |
May 2024 | 50 |
A total of 204 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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May 2025 | 17 |
April 2025 | 14 |
March 2025 | 17 |
February 2025 | 14 |
January 2025 | 13 |
December 2024 | 9 |
November 2024 | 19 |
October 2024 | 22 |
September 2024 | 15 |
August 2024 | 10 |
July 2024 | 13 |
June 2024 | 24 |
May 2024 | 17 |
A total of 168 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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May 2025 | 8 |
April 2025 | 11 |
March 2025 | 13 |
February 2025 | 7 |
January 2025 | 12 |
December 2024 | 10 |
November 2024 | 13 |
October 2024 | 12 |
September 2024 | 10 |
August 2024 | 17 |
July 2024 | 14 |
June 2024 | 28 |
May 2024 | 13 |
A total of 229 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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May 2025 | 19 |
April 2025 | 28 |
March 2025 | 27 |
February 2025 | 22 |
January 2025 | 19 |
December 2024 | 24 |
November 2024 | 19 |
October 2024 | 12 |
September 2024 | 18 |
August 2024 | 14 |
July 2024 | 8 |
June 2024 | 10 |
May 2024 | 9 |
A total of 237 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.23 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 35 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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May 2025 | 21 |
April 2025 | 21 |
March 2025 | 13 |
February 2025 | 11 |
January 2025 | 14 |
December 2024 | 7 |
November 2024 | 21 |
October 2024 | 13 |
September 2024 | 35 |
August 2024 | 22 |
July 2024 | 21 |
June 2024 | 20 |
May 2024 | 18 |
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.
Month | Count |
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May 2025 | 5 |
April 2025 | 5 |
March 2025 | 2 |
February 2025 | 12 |
January 2025 | 6 |
December 2024 | 4 |
November 2024 | 7 |
October 2024 | 8 |
September 2024 | 1 |
August 2024 | 1 |
June 2024 | 14 |
May 2024 | 3 |
A total of 213 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 46 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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May 2025 | 9 |
April 2025 | 12 |
March 2025 | 13 |
February 2025 | 12 |
January 2025 | 15 |
December 2024 | 13 |
November 2024 | 12 |
October 2024 | 19 |
September 2024 | 12 |
August 2024 | 19 |
July 2024 | 8 |
June 2024 | 46 |
May 2024 | 23 |
A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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May 2025 | 4 |
April 2025 | 1 |
March 2025 | 1 |
January 2025 | 1 |
December 2024 | 1 |
October 2024 | 3 |
June 2024 | 2 |
A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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May 2025 | 1 |
April 2025 | 2 |
March 2025 | 2 |
February 2025 | 5 |
January 2025 | 5 |
December 2024 | 4 |
November 2024 | 6 |
October 2024 | 3 |
September 2024 | 2 |
August 2024 | 4 |
July 2024 | 2 |
June 2024 | 2 |
A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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May 2025 | 1 |
April 2025 | 1 |
February 2025 | 3 |
December 2024 | 1 |
September 2024 | 1 |
August 2024 | 4 |
July 2024 | 2 |
May 2024 | 2 |
A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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April 2025 | 1 |
February 2025 | 1 |
January 2025 | 2 |
November 2024 | 2 |
September 2024 | 1 |
August 2024 | 1 |
July 2024 | 1 |
May 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Knottingley postcode area is presented below.
Total | 17 |
Shoplifting | 10 |
Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
Bicycle theft | 1 |
Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
Total | 12 |
Vehicle crime | 3 |
Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
Burglary | 2 |
Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Other theft | 1 |
Shoplifting | 1 |
Total | 9 |
Shoplifting | 6 |
Other theft | 1 |
Public order | 1 |
Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
Total | 9 |
Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Burglary | 1 |
Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Vehicle crime | 1 |
Total | 6 |
Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
Vehicle crime | 1 |
Total | 6 |
Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Other crime | 1 |
Total | 5 |
Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
Burglary | 1 |
Total | 5 |
Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
Total | 5 |
Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
Burglary | 1 |
Other crime | 1 |
Possession of weapons | 1 |
Total | 4 |
Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
Violence and sexual offences | 1 |