Knottingley Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In October 2025, Knottingley's crime rate of 15.4 per 1,000 residents placed the built-up area 100% above the UK average of 7.7, highlighting a significant disparity in local safety compared to the national context. This rate translates to a risk of encountering crime roughly once every 65 residents over the course of the month, a figure that, while not immediately alarming, underscores the persistent presence of crime in daily life. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (34.4% of total incidents), criminal damage and arson (18.3%), and anti-social behaviour (13.0%), all of which are higher than UK averages. These patterns may be linked to the area's character as a commuter town with a mix of residential and retail spaces, where anti-social behaviour and property damage could be exacerbated by seasonal factors such as the clocks going back and Halloween. The elevated rate of violence and sexual offences, despite a 16.7% monthly decline, remains 99% above the UK average, suggesting underlying social or environmental challenges that require targeted intervention. The sharp rise in public order offences, which surged by 166.7% compared to September, may also be influenced by the transition to darker evenings and the timing of local events. This data illustrates an area where crime is not only frequent but also concentrated in specific categories, requiring a nuanced approach to community safety that considers both immediate and long-term factors.

October saw a 166.7% increase in public order offences, rising from 3 to 8 incidents, a jump that may be tied to Halloween and the onset of darker evenings. Other crime, previously unreported in September, surged by 300% with four incidents recorded, indicating a new trend in reported activity. Meanwhile, burglary fell by 75% as the number of incidents dropped from 4 to 1, possibly reflecting improved security measures or seasonal changes in criminal activity. Violence and sexual offences decreased by 16.7%, though they remain 99% above the UK average at 5.3 per 1,000. This contrast between rising public order issues and declining burglary rates suggests shifting patterns in criminal behaviour, influenced by local events or policing efforts. The sharp rise in other crime, though small in absolute terms, signals a need for further monitoring of emerging trends.

Knottingley's October 2025 crime rate of 15.4 per 1,000 residents marks an 11.0% increase from the previous month's 13.9, reflecting a continued upward trend in reported incidents. This rate translates to approximately 4 crimes per day across the built-up area, a figure that, while localised, underscores the frequency of incidents in a community of 8,484 people. Over the course of October, one crime was reported for roughly every 65 residents, a monthly exposure that highlights the persistent presence of crime in everyday life. The population context reveals that, despite Knottingley's relatively small size, the crime rate remains double the UK average, suggesting structural or environmental factors unique to the area may be contributing to this disparity. This includes the notable rise in public order offences, which surged by 166.7% compared to September, a shift that may be linked to seasonal factors such as Halloween and the transition to darker evenings.