Crime Rate in Adel & Wharfedale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Adel & Wharfedale

The total recorded crimes in Adel & Wharfedale, Leeds, UK in April 2025 are around 115 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Adel & Wharfedale crime rate of 4.91 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 Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (-31.25% decrease)
  • Burglary: (17) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
Adel & Wharfedale Crime Hotspots

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

  • Holt Way with total crimes: 12
  • Raynel Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Kingsley Drive with total crimes: 4

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 April 2025 the Adel & Wharfedale has recorded 115 crimes with crime rate of 4.91 ranking 30th 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.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Adel & Wharfedale)CrimesRank (Adel & Wharfedale)CrimesRank (Adel & Wharfedale)
Little London & Woodhouse1,359 117,639 116,684 1
Hunslet & Riverside1,167 214,539 214,311 2
Gipton & Harehills577 37,048 37,396 3
Killingbeck & Seacroft402 46,628 46,630 4
Armley387 85,435 55,618 5
Middleton Park399 55,380 75,218 8
Beeston & Holbeck357 105,137 95,324 6
Kirkstall380 95,409 64,391 10
Burmantofts & Richmond Hill392 65,146 85,311 7
Farnley & Wortley389 74,436 104,489 9
Bramley & Stanningley304 114,061 114,144 11
Temple Newsam230 163,504 143,425 12
Headingley & Hyde Park194 193,623 123,182 16
Morley South277 123,133 163,304 14
Pudsey264 133,544 133,406 13
Cross Gates & Whinmoor248 143,272 153,240 15
Morley North230 153,018 173,053 18
Chapel Allerton225 172,863 183,103 17
Rothwell205 182,300 192,400 19
Roundhay173 212,145 212,217 20
Calverley & Farsley180 202,287 202,095 23
Ardsley & Robin Hood136 291,987 262,157 21
Weetwood151 262,131 222,112 22
Wetherby170 221,851 291,616 29
Otley & Yeadon163 252,092 231,824 25
Horsforth169 231,957 281,440 30
Alwoodley150 271,983 272,022 24
Guiseley & Rawdon169 242,076 241,769 26
Kippax & Methley142 281,696 301,685 28
Moortown104 311,599 311,434 31
Garforth & Swillington96 321,339 321,302 32
Harewood66 33768 33886 33

Adel & Wharfedale Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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
April 202517
March 202515
February 20258
January 20255
December 202430
November 202417
October 202414
September 202411
August 202411
July 202420
June 202422
May 20249

A total of 104 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20257
March 20255
February 20257
January 20257
December 20249
November 20248
October 20249
September 20248
August 20247
July 202410
June 202410
May 202417

A total of 752 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 62.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 144 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202544
March 202564
February 202545
January 202566
December 202436
November 202438
October 202450
September 202468
August 202452
July 202474
June 2024144
May 202471

A total of 196 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20258
March 202510
February 202517
January 20256
December 202411
November 202413
October 20249
September 202413
August 202427
July 202417
June 202448
May 202417

A total of 157 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20259
March 202512
February 20257
January 20258
December 20247
November 202413
October 20249
September 20248
August 202410
July 202414
June 202444
May 202416

A total of 112 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202511
March 20255
February 20254
January 20255
December 20244
November 20249
October 20244
September 20248
August 202413
July 202420
June 202416
May 202413

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
January 20255
December 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20246
May 20244

A total of 172 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 202512
February 20256
January 202512
December 202410
November 20249
October 202412
September 202420
August 20249
July 202415
June 202442
May 202420

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20243
September 20245
August 20241
July 20244
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 155 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20258
March 20255
February 202516
January 202511
December 202411
November 20249
October 202414
September 202417
August 20248
July 202415
June 202426
May 202415

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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
April 20251
March 20258
February 20255
January 202513
December 20243
November 20244
October 20245
September 20245
August 20244
July 20246
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 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

High Crime Locations Adel & Wharfedale in April 2025

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

1. Holt Way (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Raynel Gardens (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Kingsley Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
4. Victoria Avenue (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
5. Wharfe Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Cookridge Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Greenfield Court (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
8. Woodlands Grove (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
10. The Crescent (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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