Crime Rate in Adel & Wharfedale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Adel & Wharfedale

The total recorded crimes in Adel & Wharfedale, Leeds, UK in May 2025 are around 158 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Adel & Wharfedale crime rate of 6.75 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (52) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Public order: (20) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (63.64% increase)
Adel & Wharfedale Crime Hotspots

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

  • Victoria Avenue with total crimes: 28
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 13
  • Holt Way with total crimes: 10

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 May 2025 the Adel & Wharfedale has recorded 158 crimes with crime rate of 6.75 ranking 24th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Adel & Wharfedale)CrimesRank (Adel & Wharfedale)CrimesRank (Adel & Wharfedale)
Little London & Woodhouse1,295 117,639 116,684 1
Hunslet & Riverside1,112 214,539 214,311 2
Gipton & Harehills552 37,048 37,396 3
Killingbeck & Seacroft489 46,628 46,630 4
Armley429 75,435 55,618 5
Burmantofts & Richmond Hill479 55,146 85,311 7
Beeston & Holbeck477 65,137 95,324 6
Kirkstall335 115,409 64,391 10
Middleton Park375 95,380 75,218 8
Farnley & Wortley390 84,436 104,489 9
Temple Newsam368 103,504 143,425 12
Bramley & Stanningley304 124,061 114,144 11
Headingley & Hyde Park266 143,623 123,182 16
Pudsey298 133,544 133,406 13
Morley South242 173,133 163,304 14
Cross Gates & Whinmoor250 153,272 153,240 15
Chapel Allerton250 162,863 183,103 17
Morley North212 193,018 173,053 18
Rothwell223 182,300 192,400 19
Roundhay188 202,145 212,217 20
Calverley & Farsley158 252,287 202,095 23
Ardsley & Robin Hood143 301,987 262,157 21
Otley & Yeadon170 212,092 231,824 25
Weetwood149 282,131 222,112 22
Horsforth163 221,957 281,440 30
Guiseley & Rawdon163 232,076 241,769 26
Alwoodley149 261,983 272,022 24
Wetherby149 271,851 291,616 29
Kippax & Methley144 291,696 301,685 28
Moortown116 311,599 311,434 31
Garforth & Swillington107 321,339 321,302 32
Harewood71 33768 33886 33

Adel & Wharfedale Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 589 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 53.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202552
April 202544
March 202564
February 202545
January 202566
December 202436
November 202438
October 202450
September 202468
August 202452
July 202474

A total of 151 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 20258
March 202510
February 202517
January 20256
December 202411
November 202413
October 20249
September 202413
August 202427
July 202417

A total of 162 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.73 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202517
March 202515
February 20258
January 20255
December 202430
November 202417
October 202414
September 202411
August 202411
July 202420

A total of 119 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20255
March 202512
February 20256
January 202512
December 202410
November 20249
October 202412
September 202420
August 20249
July 202415

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
January 20255
December 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20246

A total of 94 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 20257
March 20255
February 20257
January 20257
December 20249
November 20248
October 20249
September 20248
August 20247
July 202410

A total of 101 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202511
March 20255
February 20254
January 20255
December 20244
November 20249
October 20244
September 20248
August 202413
July 202420

A total of 119 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

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

A total of 104 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 63 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20251
March 20258
February 20255
January 202513
December 20243
November 20244
October 20245
September 20245
August 20244
July 20246

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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

High Crime Locations Adel & Wharfedale in May 2025

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

1. Victoria Avenue (Map)
Total28
Criminal damage and arson7
Violence and sexual offences6
Other crime5
Other theft5
Public order2
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting13
3. Holt Way (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
4. Holtdale View (Map)
Total6
Public order4
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Holtdale Croft (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
8. Raynel Gardens (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Greenfield Court (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
10. Holtdale Place (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1

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