Knottingley Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For an area of 8,484 residents, 95 crimes reported in November 2025 equate to 11.2 crimes per 1,000 people — a rate 53.4% above the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. This places Knottingley among the higher-risk areas in the UK for crime density, though local factors may explain the discrepancy. The most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences (42 incidents, 44.2% of total), followed by vehicle crime (12 incidents, 12.6%) and anti-social behaviour (8 incidents, 8.4%). These patterns align with the seasonal rhythm of November, which includes dark evenings, Bonfire Night, and the pre-Christmas shopping surge. The spike in violence and sexual offences may reflect increased social activity in public spaces during this time, while vehicle crime could be linked to heightened traffic or vehicle-related thefts around retail areas. Anti-social behaviour rates in Knottingley were 15% below the UK average, suggesting local initiatives or community dynamics may be tempering such incidents. However, the sharp rise in vehicle crime (up 71.4% from 7 to 12 incidents) and burglary (up 500% from 1 to 6 incidents) indicates emerging vulnerabilities that warrant closer attention. These shifts may be influenced by the timing of local events or changes in policing focus, though further data would be needed to confirm. The overall crime rate, while elevated, does not appear to be an isolated anomaly but rather a continuation of trends observed in similar urban centres within the region.

November 2025 saw stark contrasts in crime trends, with burglary and vehicle crime surging while criminal damage and arson plummeted. Burglary incidents increased by 500% compared to October, rising from 1 to 6 — a jump that may reflect seasonal changes in home security practices or the timing of local events. Vehicle crime also rose sharply, up 71.4% to 12 incidents, potentially linked to the Black Friday shopping rush or increased vehicle movement in the area. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by two-thirds, from 24 to 8 incidents, due to heightened police presence around Bonfire Night or community efforts to prevent vandalism. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, with 42 incidents — 95% above the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. This stark deviation highlights a local challenge that could be influenced by factors such as population density or socioeconomic conditions. Anti-social behaviour, however, was 15% below the UK average, a finding that may indicate effective community engagement or local policing strategies. Residents might find the 3 crimes per day figure particularly relevant, as it offers a tangible sense of daily exposure to crime in the area. These patterns underscore the need for targeted interventions in high-risk categories while building on successes in reducing certain types of crime.

Knottingley’s November 2025 crime rate of 11.2 per 1,000 residents represents a 27.5% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 15.4 per 1,000, marking a notable improvement in the short term. This decline suggests that recent policing efforts or seasonal factors may have contributed to a temporary reduction in crime. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 3 crimes per day — a figure that, while seemingly low, reflects the concentrated nature of crime in a relatively small population. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 89 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places Knottingley in a higher bracket compared to many similar-sized communities. When scaled to the population of 8,484, the 95 crimes reported in November equate to a significant burden on local residents, particularly given the elevated rates in violent and property crimes. This context is crucial for understanding the lived experience of crime in Knottingley, where the combination of a dense built-up area and seasonal pressures may create unique challenges. While the drop from October is encouraging, the persistent elevation above the UK average indicates that systemic issues — such as socioeconomic disparities or localised risk factors — may still require long-term solutions.