Crime Rates at Hillside, Byram, Knottingley, WF11 9DW

Hillside area has the 18th lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Monk Fryston & South Milford , and the 683rd lowest crime rate of 2,067 local areas in North Yorkshire .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Hillside (WF11 9DW) in the last 12 months was 25.0 per 1,000 residents and was 48.2% lower than the Monk Fryston & South Milford average (48.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 7.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -69.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Hillside (WF11 9DW), the main crime hotspot is near Crawford Close. Police recorded 29 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.