Crime Rate in Cross Gates & Whinmoor: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cross Gates & Whinmoor

The total recorded crimes in Cross Gates & Whinmoor, Leeds, UK in May 2025 are around 250 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cross Gates & Whinmoor crime rate of 4.94 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 Cross Gates & Whinmoor, encompassing approximately 50,631 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (125) incidents (32.98% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Burglary: (19) incidents (-17.39% decrease)
Cross Gates & Whinmoor Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whinmoor Way with total crimes: 17
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7
  • Station Road with total crimes: 7

How safe is Cross Gates & Whinmoor?

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

  • Relative to Leeds:

    • In 2024, Cross Gates & Whinmoor demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Leeds average, with 3272 crimes compared to 4001.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Cross Gates & Whinmoor witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 32 other areas in the Leeds.

    • In 2023, Cross Gates & Whinmoor had fewer crimes than the Leeds average, with 3,240 crimes compared to 3,906. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Cross Gates & Whinmoor witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 32 other areas in the Leeds.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Cross Gates & Whinmoor Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Cross Gates & Whinmoor has recorded 250 crimes with crime rate of 4.94 ranking 15th out of 32 in the Leeds, UK

In 2024, the total Cross Gates & Whinmoor crimes were 3,272. The crime rate of Cross Gates & Whinmoor in 2024 was 64.62 (year) or 5.39 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Leeds.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cross Gates & Whinmoor were around 3,240 crimes with yearly crime rate of 63.99 (year) or 5.33 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Leeds.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cross Gates & Whinmoor)CrimesRank (Cross Gates & Whinmoor)CrimesRank (Cross Gates & Whinmoor)
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
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
Adel & Wharfedale158 242,001 251,715 27
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

Cross Gates & Whinmoor Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (125 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (94 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (26 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (130 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (38 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 72 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 39 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (110 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 101 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 36 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (104 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (35 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (100 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (53 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (111 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (23 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (111 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (31 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 105 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 273 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202523
March 202538
February 202525
January 202511
December 202436
November 202435
October 202413
September 202423
August 202414
July 202436

A total of 1163 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 105.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 130 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025125
April 202594
March 2025130
February 202572
January 2025110
December 2024101
November 2024104
October 2024100
September 2024111
August 2024111
July 2024105

A total of 78 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20256
February 20257
January 20257
December 20244
November 20244
October 20249
September 202413
August 20247
July 20248

A total of 157 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202518
March 202511
February 202514
January 202513
December 202414
November 202415
October 202411
September 202418
August 20249
July 202416

A total of 216 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202525
March 202518
February 202514
January 202521
December 202416
November 202425
October 202421
September 202421
August 202431
July 202415

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 110 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20256
March 20259
February 20254
January 202512
December 202416
November 202412
October 20245
September 202411
August 20247
July 202415

A total of 260 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.64 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202520
March 202532
February 202523
January 202510
December 20249
November 202419
October 202450
September 202421
August 202425
July 202433

A total of 218 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.82 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202526
March 202519
February 202515
January 202514
December 202411
November 202427
October 202427
September 202419
August 202424
July 202423

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
November 20242
October 20242
August 20242
July 20242

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
December 20241
November 20243
September 20243
July 20242

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242

A total of 289 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202521
March 202530
February 202539
January 202519
December 202416
November 202428
October 202453
September 202414
August 202427
July 202418

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
August 20242
July 20241

High Crime Locations Cross Gates & Whinmoor in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Cross Gates & Whinmoor postcode area is presented below.

1. Whinmoor Way (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting15
Public order1
Robbery1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Station Road (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
4. Stanks Grove (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft1
5. Edith Sykes Drive (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
6. Leeds Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Stanks Gardens (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Mill Green View (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other theft1
10. Mill Green Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1

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