Knottingley Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every resident of Knottingley in October 2024, the risk of experiencing a crime was equivalent to 1 in 64 over the course of the month. This translates to a 1.56% chance of being involved in a reported crime, a figure that contextualises the 15.6 crimes per 1,000 residents rate. The area's crime profile starkly contrasts with the UK average, where local rates are 92.6% higher than the national 8.1 per 1,000. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 33.3% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (14.4%) and criminal damage (12.1%). These patterns align with the seasonal context of October, when shorter days and the approach of Halloween may contribute to increased incidents of violence and property crimes. The high proportion of violent crimes is consistent with the area's character as a built-up district within Wakefield, where concentrated populations and limited public space may amplify tensions. Meanwhile, the prominence of anti-social behaviour and criminal damage suggests a combination of localised issues and broader societal factors, such as the impact of seasonal transitions on community interactions. The data illustrates a combination of environmental conditions and human activity, with the month's darker evenings likely influencing both the frequency and nature of reported crimes.

October 2024 saw a 60.9% decrease in vehicle crime compared to the previous month, dropping from 23 to 9 incidents. This decline may be linked to reduced daylight hours curbing opportunities for vehicle-related offences, though the rate remains 134% above the UK average. Conversely, other crime categories showed marked increases: burglary and other crime both rose by 200%, with three incidents each, while bicycle theft doubled from zero to one. These spikes could reflect seasonal factors, such as increased foot traffic during Halloween or the timing of local events. The violent crime category also decreased by 20%, from 55 to 44 incidents, though it remains 95% above the UK average. This reduction may be partly explained by the seasonal shift in activity patterns, though the overall rate of violence remains significantly elevated. The breakdown of crimes shows a stark imbalance between property and violent offences, with property crimes accounting for 37.9% of the total and violent crimes for 33.3%. This distribution suggests that the area's crime dynamics are influenced by both situational factors, such as the presence of retail spaces, and broader demographic characteristics. Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage are both 222% and 168% above their respective UK averages, indicating that these categories may be particularly sensitive to local conditions.

Knottingley's crime rate in October 2024 (15.6 per 1,000) was 5% lower than the previous month's rate of 16.4 per 1,000, marking a slight downward trend. However, this reduction does not bring the area closer to the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 4 crimes per day in October, a figure that remains consistently high compared to national trends. Over the course of the month, the probability of a resident being involved in a reported crime was 1 in 64, a statistic that underscores the persistent challenge of crime management in the area. With a population of 8,484, this monthly exposure rate means that each resident faces a 1.56% chance of encountering a crime, a figure that is far higher than the UK average. The comparison to the UK highlights the area's unique position, where specific categories like violence and anti-social behaviour are represented. For example, violent crimes in Knottingley are 95% above the UK average, a disparity that may be linked to the built-up nature of the area and its proximity to larger urban centres. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates that while the overall rate has decreased slightly, the relative risk for residents remains significantly elevated compared to national benchmarks.