Knottingley Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Knottingley's crime rate in July 2024 stood at 13.1 per 1,000 residents, significantly higher than the UK average of 8.4. This places the built-up area 56% above the national benchmark, highlighting a marked divergence in local crime trends. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 36% of all reported incidents. This figure, at 4.7 per 1,000 residents, is 65% above the UK average, suggesting persistent challenges in addressing violent crime. Vehicle crime also remained high, with a rate of 2.0 per 1,000 residents—335% above the UK average. This may be attributed to the area's transport networks and the presence of commercial zones that attract vehicle-related offences. Anti-social behaviour followed at 1.8 per 1,000, 24% above the UK average, likely influenced by the summer season and increased social activity. The broader context of July, a peak summer month with schools out and festivals in full swing, may contribute to these patterns. However, the higher-than-average rates for violent and vehicle crime suggest structural factors beyond seasonal fluctuations, such as local demographics or policing strategies, that require further examination.

July 2024 saw a sharp increase in possession of weapons, doubling from zero to two incidents, a 100% rise. This spike, though small in absolute terms, may signal emerging patterns in local crime dynamics. Concurrently, theft from the person and drug-related offences also doubled compared to June, indicating potential shifts in criminal activity. These increases contrast with significant decreases in public order offences (-84.2%) and robbery (-75.0%), which may reflect seasonal changes such as reduced attendance at summer festivals or altered policing priorities. Violence and sexual offences remained high, with a rate of 4.7 per 1,000 residents—65% above the UK average. This suggests persistent challenges in addressing violent crime, which accounted for 36% of all reported incidents. Vehicle crime also remained 335% above the UK average at 2.0 per 1,000, likely linked to the town's transport infrastructure and parking patterns.

Knottingley's crime rate in July 2024 dropped by 22.4% compared to June's 16.9 per 1,000 residents, marking a notable decline. This reduction brings the monthly rate to 13.1 per 1,000, still 56% above the UK average of 8.4. On a daily basis, 4 crimes were reported each day in July, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for local residents. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 76 residents, highlighting the frequency of incidents within the built-up area. This monthly exposure figure, while informative, does not account for variations in daily patterns or specific high-risk periods. The drop from June may reflect seasonal factors, such as the winding down of summer festivals or reduced foot traffic in retail areas during the month. However, the area remains significantly above the UK average, suggesting persistent challenges in crime prevention that require continued attention.