Crime Rate in Knaphill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Knaphill

The total recorded crimes in Knaphill, Woking, UK in July 2025 are around 136 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Knaphill crime rate of 6.10 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 Knaphill, encompassing approximately 22,307 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (91) incidents (59.65% increase)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
Knaphill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Alexandra Gardens with total crimes: 64
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • A322 with total crimes: 8

How safe is Knaphill?

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

  • Relative to Woking:

    • In 2024, Knaphill reported a higher crime volume than the Woking average, with 1,063 crimes compared to 835. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Knaphill witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 9 other areas in the Woking.

    • In 2023, Knaphill experienced a greater number of crimes than the Woking average, with 1,060 crimes compared to 786. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Knaphill witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 9 other areas in the Woking.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Knaphill Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Knaphill has recorded 136 crimes with crime rate of 6.10 ranking 2th out of 9 in the Woking, UK

In 2024, the total Knaphill crimes were 1,063. The crime rate of Knaphill in 2024 was 47.65 (year) or 3.97 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Woking.

In 2023, the total crimes in Knaphill were around 1,060 crimes with yearly crime rate of 47.52 (year) or 3.96 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Woking.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Knaphill)CrimesRank (Knaphill)CrimesRank (Knaphill)
St John's151 11,666 11,500 1
Byfleet and West Byfleet65 5929 4853 3
Canalside87 3952 3834 5
Mount Hermon65 6864 5847 4
Hoe Valley74 4817 6813 6
Heathlands61 8672 7681 7
Goldsworth Park64 7530 8479 8
Horsell30 9483 9457 9
Pyrford18 10371 10333 10

Knaphill 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 91 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (57 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (51 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 38 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 56 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (45 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 124 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202516
May 202512
April 202512
March 20259
February 20258
January 202514
December 20248
November 20248
October 20249
September 20246
August 202410

A total of 134 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202514
May 202520
April 202511
March 202510
February 20256
January 20259
December 20244
November 20248
October 20243
September 202419
August 202418

A total of 543 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 91 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202591
June 202557
May 202537
April 202532
March 202551
February 202538
January 202544
December 202456
November 202445
October 202427
September 202434
August 202431

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20258
May 202511
April 20254
March 20254
February 20254
January 20251
December 20243
November 20247
October 20245
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 75 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20256
May 20259
April 20257
March 20256
February 202510
January 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20248
August 20248

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20259
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20244
October 20248
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20254
April 20254
March 20255
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
November 20242
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
January 20252
November 20242

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20245
September 20241

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
February 20252
October 20241
August 20244

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
September 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
December 20241
September 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Knaphill in July 2025

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

1. Alexandra Gardens (Map)
Total64
Violence and sexual offences62
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting6
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. A322 (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
6. Highclere Court (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
7. Cubitt Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
8. Puckshill (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
10. Victoria Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1

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