WD22 Intelligence Updated February 2026Source: West Yorkshire Police Police

knottingley Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for knottingley, localized within wakefield.

Safety Rating

Moderate

Crime Rate

9.57per 1k

Total Population

17,562

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

Violence & Sexual Offences64

Anti-social Behaviour21

Public Order15

Vehicle Crime14

Other Theft13

Criminal Damage & Arson12

Shoplifting9

Drug Offences8

Other Crime6

Burglary4

Theft from Person1

Robbery1

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near Supermarket Map	Shoplifting: 6Public order: 3Anti-social behaviour: 2	12
On or near Morley Avenue Map	Violence and sexual offences: 3Drugs: 2Public order: 1	8
On or near Cattlelaith Lane Map	Shoplifting: 2Anti-social behaviour: 2Vehicle crime: 1	6
On or near High Street Map	Violence and sexual offences: 3Criminal damage and arson: 2	5
On or near Ennerdale Drive Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2Other theft: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1	4
On or near Ashley Grove Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2Other crime: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1	4
On or near Holes Lane Map	Drugs: 1Robbery: 1Other theft: 1	4
On or near Bridge Lane Map	Drugs: 1Shoplifting: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1	3
On or near Pottery Lane Map	Public order: 2Vehicle crime: 1	3
On or near Kingsley Avenue Map	Violence and sexual offences: 3	3