Crime in Knaresborough East: statistics, rates and trends

475 crimes were recorded in Knaresborough East in the 12 months to July 2026, 53.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 195 reports (41% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Knaresborough East has the 2,861st highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Knaresborough East was highest in the year to July 2025 (508 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (296). Over the whole period it rose 60%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Knaresborough East over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest falls were in burglary (-50%) and public order (-14%).

Violence and sexual offences in Knaresborough East

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Knaresborough East recorded 195 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 41.1% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Knaresborough East

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Knaresborough East recorded 132 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 27.8% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Knaresborough East

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Knaresborough East recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Knaresborough East

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Knaresborough East recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Knaresborough East

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Knaresborough East recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Knaresborough East

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Knaresborough East recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Knaresborough East

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Knaresborough East recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Knaresborough East

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Knaresborough East recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 71% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Knaresborough East

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Knaresborough East recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Knaresborough East

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Knaresborough East recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Knaresborough East

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Knaresborough East recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Knaresborough East

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Knaresborough East recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Knaresborough East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Knaresborough East.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Knaresborough East over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Knaresborough East over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Knaresborough East has an estimated population of 8,818. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Knaresborough East sits in decile 8.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Knaresborough East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.