Crime Rate in Adel & Wharfedale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Adel & Wharfedale

The total recorded crimes in Adel & Wharfedale, Leeds, UK in July 2025 are around 200 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Adel & Wharfedale crime rate of 8.54 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Adel & Wharfedale, encompassing approximately 23,421 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (64) incidents (18.52% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (29) incidents (11.54% increase)
  • Burglary: (26) incidents (136.36% increase)
Adel & Wharfedale Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Victoria Avenue with total crimes: 21
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 20
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9

How safe is Adel & Wharfedale?

To understand the safety of Adel & Wharfedale, we need to analyze Adel & Wharfedale crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Leeds:

    • In 2024, Adel & Wharfedale demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Leeds average, with 2001 crimes compared to 4001.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Adel & Wharfedale recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 32 other areas in the Leeds.

    • In 2023, Adel & Wharfedale had fewer crimes than the Leeds average, with 1,715 crimes compared to 3,906. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Adel & Wharfedale recorded fewer crimes than 26 out of 32 other areas in the Leeds.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Leeds, Adel & Wharfedale has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Adel & Wharfedale Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Adel & Wharfedale has recorded 200 crimes with crime rate of 8.54 ranking 21th out of 32 in the Leeds, UK

In 2024, the total Adel & Wharfedale crimes were 2,001. The crime rate of Adel & Wharfedale in 2024 was 85.43 (year) or 7.12 (month) ranking it 25 dangerous area in the Leeds.

In 2023, the total crimes in Adel & Wharfedale were around 1,715 crimes with yearly crime rate of 73.22 (year) or 6.10 (month) ranking 27 most dangerous area in the Leeds.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Adel & Wharfedale)CrimesRank (Adel & Wharfedale)CrimesRank (Adel & Wharfedale)
Little London & Woodhouse1,467 117,639 116,684 1
Hunslet & Riverside1,253 214,539 214,311 2
Gipton & Harehills628 37,048 37,396 3
Killingbeck & Seacroft485 56,628 46,630 4
Burmantofts & Richmond Hill493 45,146 85,311 7
Armley483 65,435 55,618 5
Beeston & Holbeck415 85,137 95,324 6
Kirkstall352 105,409 64,391 10
Middleton Park431 75,380 75,218 8
Farnley & Wortley389 94,436 104,489 9
Bramley & Stanningley342 114,061 114,144 11
Temple Newsam209 193,504 143,425 12
Headingley & Hyde Park242 163,623 123,182 16
Pudsey310 123,544 133,406 13
Morley South276 133,133 163,304 14
Chapel Allerton250 142,863 183,103 17
Cross Gates & Whinmoor234 173,272 153,240 15
Morley North249 153,018 173,053 18
Roundhay221 182,145 212,217 20
Rothwell209 202,300 192,400 19
Calverley & Farsley197 222,287 202,095 23
Ardsley & Robin Hood164 251,987 262,157 21
Weetwood189 232,131 222,112 22
Otley & Yeadon178 242,092 231,824 25
Alwoodley151 271,983 272,022 24
Guiseley & Rawdon149 292,076 241,769 26
Moortown156 261,599 311,434 31
Kippax & Methley133 311,696 301,685 28
Horsforth149 281,957 281,440 30
Wetherby144 301,851 291,616 29
Garforth & Swillington105 321,339 321,302 32
Harewood66 33768 33886 33

Adel & Wharfedale Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 64 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (54 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (52 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (44 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (17 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (64 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (66 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (50 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (68 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (20 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (52 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 20259
April 20251
March 20258
February 20255
January 202513
December 20243
November 20244
October 20245
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 179 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202511
May 202514
April 202517
March 202515
February 20258
January 20255
December 202430
November 202417
October 202414
September 202411
August 202411

A total of 124 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202511
May 20259
April 20255
March 202512
February 20256
January 202512
December 202410
November 20249
October 202412
September 202420
August 20249

A total of 633 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202564
June 202554
May 202552
April 202544
March 202564
February 202545
January 202566
December 202436
November 202438
October 202450
September 202468
August 202452

A total of 116 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202510
May 20257
April 20259
March 202512
February 20257
January 20258
December 20247
November 202413
October 20249
September 20248
August 202410

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
January 20255
December 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 136 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202526
May 202518
April 202511
March 20255
February 20254
January 20255
December 20244
November 20249
October 20244
September 20248
August 202413

A total of 104 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202513
May 202517
April 20257
March 20255
February 20257
January 20257
December 20249
November 20248
October 20249
September 20248
August 20247

A total of 122 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20257
May 20255
April 20258
March 20255
February 202516
January 202511
December 202411
November 20249
October 202414
September 202417
August 20248

A total of 161 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 20259
May 202520
April 20258
March 202510
February 202517
January 20256
December 202411
November 202413
October 20249
September 202413
August 202427

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20243
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20242

High Crime Locations Adel & Wharfedale in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Adel & Wharfedale postcode area is presented below.

1. Victoria Avenue (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences8
Other theft4
Public order4
Other crime3
Possession of weapons1
Theft from the person1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting17
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting6
Robbery2
Burglary1
4. Holt Way (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Robbery2
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Holtdale Garth (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
7. Holtdale Croft (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
8. Holtdale Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Main Street (Map)
Total6
Possession of weapons3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Green Lane (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Burglary1
Other crime1

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