Crime Rate in Adel & Wharfedale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Adel & Wharfedale

The total recorded crimes in Adel & Wharfedale, Leeds, UK in February 2025 are around 117 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Adel & Wharfedale crime rate of 5.00 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (-31.82% decrease)
  • Public order: (17) incidents (183.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (16) incidents (45.45% increase)
Adel & Wharfedale Crime Hotspots

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

  • Victoria Avenue with total crimes: 8
  • Holtdale Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Spring Wood Crescent with total crimes: 5

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Adel & Wharfedale has recorded 117 crimes with crime rate of 5.00 ranking 27th 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.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Leeds)CrimesRank (Leeds)CrimesRank (Leeds)
Little London & Woodhouse1,305 117,639 116,684 1
Hunslet & Riverside930 214,539 214,311 2
Gipton & Harehills495 37,048 37,396 3
Killingbeck & Seacroft391 46,628 46,630 4
Armley340 75,435 55,618 5
Burmantofts & Richmond Hill380 55,146 85,311 7
Beeston & Holbeck321 85,137 95,324 6
Kirkstall349 65,409 64,391 10
Middleton Park301 95,380 75,218 8
Farnley & Wortley285 104,436 104,489 9
Bramley & Stanningley284 114,061 114,144 11
Temple Newsam209 163,504 143,425 12
Headingley & Hyde Park216 153,623 123,182 16
Morley South281 123,133 163,304 14
Pudsey270 133,544 133,406 13
Cross Gates & Whinmoor218 143,272 153,240 15
Chapel Allerton183 182,863 183,103 17
Morley North180 193,018 173,053 18
Rothwell200 172,300 192,400 19
Roundhay113 282,145 212,217 20
Calverley & Farsley155 212,287 202,095 23
Horsforth177 201,957 281,440 30
Ardsley & Robin Hood121 261,987 262,157 21
Weetwood127 232,131 222,112 22
Alwoodley148 221,983 272,022 24
Otley & Yeadon126 242,092 231,824 25
Guiseley & Rawdon122 252,076 241,769 26
Kippax & Methley88 311,696 301,685 28
Wetherby103 291,851 291,616 29
Garforth & Swillington92 301,339 321,302 32
Moortown84 321,599 311,434 31
Harewood46 33768 33886 33

Adel & Wharfedale Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 74 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (144 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (48 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (71 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (45 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (19 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (44 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 166 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202516
January 202511
December 202411
November 20249
October 202414
September 202417
August 20248
July 202415
June 202426
May 202415
April 20249
March 202415

A total of 733 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 61.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 144 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202545
January 202566
December 202436
November 202438
October 202450
September 202468
August 202452
July 202474
June 2024144
May 202471
April 202445
March 202444

A total of 202 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202517
January 20256
December 202411
November 202413
October 20249
September 202413
August 202427
July 202417
June 202448
May 202417
April 202410
March 202414

A total of 46 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20243
September 20245
August 20241
July 20244
June 202410
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242

A total of 194 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 202512
December 202410
November 20249
October 202412
September 202420
August 20249
July 202415
June 202442
May 202420
April 202419
March 202420

A total of 151 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 20258
December 20247
November 202413
October 20249
September 20248
August 202410
July 202414
June 202444
May 202416
April 202410
March 20245

A total of 102 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 20257
December 20249
November 20248
October 20249
September 20248
August 20247
July 202410
June 202410
May 202417
April 20246
March 20244

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 169 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 20255
December 202430
November 202417
October 202414
September 202411
August 202411
July 202420
June 202422
May 20249
April 202414
March 20248

A total of 126 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20255
December 20244
November 20249
October 20244
September 20248
August 202413
July 202420
June 202416
May 202413
April 202411
March 202419

A total of 67 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 202513
December 20243
November 20244
October 20245
September 20245
August 20244
July 20246
June 20248
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20255
December 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20246
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Adel & Wharfedale in February 2025

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

1. Victoria Avenue (Map)
Total8
Other crime2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Holtdale Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary2
3. Spring Wood Crescent (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Holtdale Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
5. Holt Park Grove (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Raynel Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Holt Way (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Holtdale Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
9. Broomfield (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1

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