Knutsford Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Knutsford, 4.5 crimes were reported in October 2023—a rate 43.8% below the UK average of 8.0. This figure translates to a daily risk of approximately 2 crimes per day, a manageable number for a town of 13,207 residents. The top three crime categories were violence and sexual offences (33.3% of all crimes), anti-social behaviour (13.3%), and drugs (10.0%). The seasonal context of October—darker evenings, Halloween, and clocks going back—may have influenced patterns. Violence and sexual offences, while the most common category, fell by 35.5% compared to the previous month, potentially reflecting reduced activity during the transition to shorter days. Meanwhile, the surge in drug-related crimes, which are 150% above the UK average, suggests localized factors at play, linked to seasonal social dynamics or unmet needs within the community. Anti-social behaviour, though a persistent issue, remained 53% below the national average, indicating effective local policing or community engagement. The relatively low property crime rate (30% of total crimes) further reinforces Knutsford's status as a safer built-up area, though the 100% increase in burglary and shoplifting highlights the need for ongoing vigilance in securing homes and retail spaces.

October 2023 saw a 35.5% decrease in violence and sexual offences, dropping from 31 to 20 incidents. This reduction may partly explain the overall stability in the crime rate despite increases in other categories. Conversely, drugs-related crimes surged by 100%, rising from 0 to 6, a stark contrast to the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000. This surge, while not unusual for Knutsford, highlights a specific challenge in the area. Burglary and shoplifting also doubled compared to the previous month, though both remain below the UK average. The town's violent crime rate of 1.5 per 1,000 is 44% below the national average, suggesting that while localised spikes occur, broader trends align with national safety improvements. For residents, the 100% increase in drug-related crimes offers a concrete data point to consider when assessing local priorities.

Knutsford's crime rate remained stable at 4.5 per 1,000 in October 2023, matching the previous month's figure. This consistency suggests no major spikes or drops in reported incidents over the period. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day, a figure that, while low, reflects the town's overall safety profile. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 220 residents, a ratio that underscores the relatively low risk faced by local residents. When compared to the UK average, Knutsford's crime rate is 43.8% below the national figure, highlighting its position as a safer area. However, the population-scaled perspective reveals that while the absolute numbers are low, certain categories—like drug-related offences—stand out as significantly higher than the UK average, indicating localized trends that warrant further attention. This balance between overall safety and specific vulnerabilities offers a nuanced view of the town's crime picture.