Total Crime Rate
162.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Garth Cottages area has the 21st highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Knottingley , and the 270th highest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Garth Cottages (WF11 8BL) in the last 12 months was 162.9 per 1,000 residents and was 6.6% lower than the Knottingley average (174.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 19 offences recorded. The least common crime was Theft from the person with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 133.3% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -40.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 22 (≈ 83.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 22.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -34.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Garth Cottages (WF11 8BL), the main crime hotspot is near Broomhill Grove. Police recorded 29 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Knottingley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Fernley Green Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Fernley Green Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Springfields | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Marsh Lane | — |
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