Crime in Knaresborough West: statistics, rates and trends

604 crimes were recorded in Knaresborough West in the 12 months to July 2026, 75.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 221 reports (37% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Knaresborough West has the 2,007th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Knaresborough West was highest in the year to July 2019 (827 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (523). Over the whole period it fell 15%, 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 West 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 increases were in violence and sexual offences (+43%) and shoplifting (+35%).

The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-38%) and public order (-10%).

Violence and sexual offences in Knaresborough West

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Knaresborough West recorded 221 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 36.6% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Knaresborough West

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Knaresborough West recorded 127 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 21.0% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Knaresborough West

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Knaresborough West recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Knaresborough West

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Knaresborough West recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Knaresborough West

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Knaresborough West recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Knaresborough West

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Knaresborough West recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 47% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Knaresborough West

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Knaresborough West recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Knaresborough West

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Knaresborough West recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Knaresborough West

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Knaresborough West recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Knaresborough West

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Knaresborough West recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 120% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Knaresborough West

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Knaresborough West recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Knaresborough West

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Knaresborough West recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Knaresborough West

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Knaresborough West recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

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

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 West over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Knaresborough West 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 West has an estimated population of 7,998. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Knaresborough West 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 West. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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