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 July 2025 are around 234 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cross Gates & Whinmoor crime rate of 4.62 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (89) incidents (-32.58% decrease)
  • Public order: (27) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (18) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Cross Gates & Whinmoor Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whinmoor Way with total crimes: 10
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8
  • Garth Willow Avenue 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 July 2025 the Cross Gates & Whinmoor has recorded 234 crimes with crime rate of 4.62 ranking 17th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cross Gates & Whinmoor)CrimesRank (Cross Gates & Whinmoor)CrimesRank (Cross Gates & Whinmoor)
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
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
Adel & Wharfedale200 212,001 251,715 27
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

Cross Gates & Whinmoor 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 89 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (132 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 237 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202524
May 202513
April 202526
March 202519
February 202515
January 202514
December 202411
November 202427
October 202427
September 202419
August 202424

A total of 181 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202523
May 202518
April 202518
March 202511
February 202514
January 202513
December 202414
November 202415
October 202411
September 202418
August 20249

A total of 1279 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 106.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 132 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202589
June 2025132
May 2025125
April 202594
March 2025130
February 202572
January 2025110
December 2024101
November 2024104
October 2024100
September 2024111
August 2024111

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 300 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202511
May 202524
April 202521
March 202530
February 202539
January 202519
December 202416
November 202428
October 202453
September 202414
August 202427

A total of 252 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202524
May 20259
April 202525
March 202518
February 202514
January 202521
December 202416
November 202425
October 202421
September 202421
August 202431

A total of 106 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202524
May 20257
April 20256
March 20256
February 20257
January 20257
December 20244
November 20244
October 20249
September 202413
August 20247

A total of 266 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202516
May 202519
April 202523
March 202538
February 202525
January 202511
December 202436
November 202435
October 202413
September 202423
August 202414

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 113 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202511
May 202513
April 20256
March 20259
February 20254
January 202512
December 202416
November 202412
October 20245
September 202411
August 20247

A total of 255 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202512
May 202518
April 202520
March 202532
February 202523
January 202510
December 20249
November 202419
October 202450
September 202421
August 202425

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
December 20241
November 20243
September 20243

High Crime Locations Cross Gates & Whinmoor in July 2025

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

1. Whinmoor Way (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting9
Robbery1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total8
Other theft5
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Garth Willow Avenue (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Station Road (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Naburn View (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
6. Tranquility Walk (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
7. Sherburn Place (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Southwood Gate (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Other theft1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1

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