Knutsford Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Knutsford's crime rate in December 2025 stood at 4.0 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 42.9% below the UK average of 7.0. This figure underscores the town's consistently low crime profile, a trend reinforced by the dominance of violent crimes in the breakdown. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 50.9% of all reported incidents, followed by public order (11.3%) and shoplifting (9.4%). The seasonal context of December—marked by Christmas shopping, party season, and extended evenings—likely influenced these patterns. The high proportion of violent crimes may reflect increased social interactions and potential tensions during the festive period, though the absence of a corresponding rise in alcohol-related incidents suggests other factors are at play. Shoplifting and property-related crimes remained low, with shoplifting at 30% below the UK average. This may be attributed to Knutsford's compact built-up area, where local businesses and community engagement could contribute to lower rates of theft. The low crime rate, despite the seasonal pressures of December, highlights the effectiveness of local policing and community initiatives in maintaining safety. However, the sharp increase in vehicle crime and possession of weapons warrants attention, as these are unexpected deviations from the area's usual patterns. The overall picture suggests a resilient but evolving crime profile, where seasonal dynamics and local characteristics continue to shape the profile of incidents.

December 2025 saw a 100% surge in vehicle crime, jumping from zero to three incidents, alongside a 100% rise in possession of weapons, which moved from zero to one. This unexpected spike contrasts with an 80% drop in drug-related offences, which fell from five to one. Violence and sexual offences also rose sharply, increasing by 50% to 27 cases, though this category remains 22% below the UK average. The breakdown of crimes reveals a shift in the crime mix, with violent offences making up 50.9% of total incidents—significantly higher than property crimes (30.2%). This shift may reflect seasonal factors, such as increased social gatherings during the Christmas period, though the absence of a corresponding rise in alcohol-related incidents suggests other dynamics at play. The sharp decline in shoplifting (28.6%) and criminal damage (75%) highlights potential successes in local crime prevention efforts, particularly during the festive season.

Knutsford's crime rate in December 2025 rose slightly to 4.0 per 1,000 residents from 3.9 per 1,000 in November, marking a 3.9% increase. This small upward trend contrasts with the overall safety profile of the area, which remains 42.9% below the UK average. On a daily basis, approximately 2 crimes were reported in December, a figure that may reflect seasonal fluctuations but does not indicate a significant shift in public safety. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 249 residents, a rate that aligns with the area's low crime history. When scaled to the population of 13,207, this suggests that the likelihood of experiencing a crime is relatively low compared to other regions. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that Knutsford remains a safer area than the UK average, even as minor month-on-month variations occur.