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Crime in Knottingley

Knottingley had 577 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 181.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 9th of 75 Wakefield areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 68% above the middle Wakefield area. Crime was up 24% on the three months before.

WF11, Wakefield · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Knottingley

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181.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
9 of 75Wakefield rank1st is the highest rate
+24%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common212 in 3 months

Month by month

123 Mar 131 Apr 211 May 206 Jun 193 Jul 178 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Knottingley. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence21237%
anti-social behaviour7012%
shoplifting6912%
criminal damage549%
vehicle crime458%
public order326%
burglary315%
theft265%

Knottingley against Wakefield

TypeKnottingley per 1,000Middle Wakefield areaChange
Violence66.644.8▲ 5%
Burglary9.74.4–
Vehicle crime14.14.3▲ 165%
Anti-social behaviour2215.6▲ 21%
Theft and robbery10.78.2▼ 11%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Knottingley181.4▲ 24%
Ferrybridge123.9▲ 10%
Byram112.7▲ 24%
Darrington64.1▲ 150%
Brotherton57▲ 22%
Kellington36.2–
See every Wakefield area ranked on the crime in Wakefield page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Knottingley a safe area?

Knottingley had about 181.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 9 of 75 Wakefield areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Knottingley?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (212), followed by anti-social behaviour (70) and shoplifting (69).