Crime Rate in Knaphill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Knaphill

The total recorded crimes in Knaphill, Woking, UK in March 2025 are around 91 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Knaphill crime rate of 4.08 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (51) incidents (34.21% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
Knaphill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Alexandra Gardens with total crimes: 33
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Parking Area 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Knaphill has recorded 91 crimes with crime rate of 4.08 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Woking)CrimesRank (Woking)CrimesRank (Woking)
St John's104 11,666 11,500 1
Byfleet and West Byfleet61 5929 4853 3
Canalside79 3952 3834 5
Mount Hermon56 7864 5847 4
Heathlands65 4672 7681 7
Hoe Valley56 6817 6813 6
Goldsworth Park42 8530 8479 8
Horsell41 9483 9457 9
Pyrford20 10371 10333 10

Knaphill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (78 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (50 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (10 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 146 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20256
January 20259
December 20244
November 20248
October 20243
September 202419
August 202418
July 202412
June 202434
May 202417
April 20246

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
November 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20246
June 202414
May 202410
April 20249

A total of 112 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20258
January 202514
December 20248
November 20248
October 20249
September 20246
August 202410
July 202411
June 20248
May 202413
April 20248

A total of 512 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202551
February 202538
January 202544
December 202456
November 202445
October 202427
September 202434
August 202431
July 202432
June 202478
May 202450
April 202426

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20251
December 20243
November 20247
October 20245
September 20244
August 20246
July 20246
June 202410
May 20243
April 20249

A total of 85 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 202510
January 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20248
August 20248
July 20247
June 202416
May 20247
April 202410

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20244
October 20248
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20245
September 20241
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
October 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242

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
November 20242
October 20242
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 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
July 20241

High Crime Locations Knaphill in March 2025

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

1. Alexandra Gardens (Map)
Total33
Violence and sexual offences28
Public order3
Burglary1
Other theft1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences8
4. Limecroft Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime2
Public order1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Grindstone Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
7. Fosters Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Barton Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
9. Nursery Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Barr'S Lane (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1

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