Knutsford Crime Rate July 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Knutsford's crime rate of 5.9 per 1,000 residents in July 2023 places it 28.9% below the UK average of 8.3, reflecting a consistently low crime profile for a built-up area in Cheshire East. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 46.2% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour at 15.4%. This pattern aligns with Knutsford's character as a market town with a mix of residential areas and retail hubs, where public order issues and interpersonal conflicts may contribute to higher violent crime rates. The seasonal context of July—peak summer with schools out, festivals, and increased tourism—likely influences these figures, as outdoor events and visitor activity can heighten opportunities for certain offences. Property crimes constituted only 28% of total incidents, with violent crimes making up the majority, a stark contrast to the UK average where property crime typically dominates. This divergence may stem from Knutsford's compact size and strong community policing presence, which may reduce opportunities for burglary and vehicle crime. The town's crime profile also shows marked underperformance against the UK average in categories like criminal damage and arson (53% below) and public order offences (52% below), suggesting effective local initiatives or environmental factors that deter such crimes. However, the slight increase in 'other crime'—a category 43% above the UK average—presents an unusual outlier that may warrant further investigation into its specific drivers.

July 2023 saw a 60% surge in 'other theft' cases, rising from five to eight incidents, marking the most significant increase among crime categories. Concurrently, anti-social behaviour rose by 50%, with reports doubling from eight to twelve. This shift contrasts with declines in vehicle crime (-50%) and burglary (-50%), both of which fell to two and one incident respectively. The category of 'other crime' stood out as the only type exceeding the UK average, reporting 0.2 per 1,000 residents compared to the national 0.1. This anomaly suggests localized factors may be influencing this category, though no specific causes are identified in the data. For residents, the 60% jump in other thefts provides a concrete example of how crime patterns can fluctuate month-on-month, even within an area that remains generally safe compared to national averages.

Knutsford's crime rate in July 2023 rose by 2.8% compared to the previous month, moving from 5.8 to 5.9 per 1,000 residents. This slight increase follows a generally stable trend over recent months, though it remains well below the UK average of 8.3. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately three crimes per day in July, a figure that reflects Knutsford's overall low crime profile. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 169 residents, underscoring the relatively safe environment compared to national averages. While the monthly exposure figure is modest, the 2.8% rise from June suggests a minor uptick in activity that warrants monitoring. This context helps residents gauge their personal risk, with the daily crime count providing a tangible reference point for understanding local safety. The population-scaled perspective further highlights that Knutsford's crime levels are lower than the UK average, particularly in categories like burglary and vehicle crime, which are 70% and 58% below the national rate respectively.