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 February 2025 are around 218 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cross Gates & Whinmoor crime rate of 4.31 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (72) incidents (-34.55% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (39) incidents (105.26% increase)
  • Burglary: (25) incidents (127.27% increase)
Cross Gates & Whinmoor Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whinmoor Way with total crimes: 37
  • St Gabriel Court with total crimes: 9
  • Acorn Drive with total crimes: 6

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Cross Gates & Whinmoor has recorded 218 crimes with crime rate of 4.31 ranking 14th 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.

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
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
Adel & Wharfedale117 272,001 251,715 27
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

Cross Gates & Whinmoor 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 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.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (194 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (56 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (133 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (104 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (23 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (99 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (40 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 107 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 20257
December 20244
November 20244
October 20249
September 202413
August 20247
July 20248
June 202416
May 202414
April 202410
March 20248

A total of 1344 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 112.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 194 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202572
January 2025110
December 2024101
November 2024104
October 2024100
September 2024111
August 2024111
July 2024105
June 2024194
May 2024133
April 2024104
March 202499

A total of 292 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202525
January 202511
December 202436
November 202435
October 202413
September 202423
August 202414
July 202436
June 202456
May 202416
April 202411
March 202416

A total of 307 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202523
January 202510
December 20249
November 202419
October 202450
September 202421
August 202425
July 202433
June 202454
May 202423
April 202422
March 202418

A total of 171 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202514
January 202513
December 202414
November 202415
October 202411
September 202418
August 20249
July 202416
June 202432
May 202415
April 20246
March 20248

A total of 242 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202514
January 202521
December 202416
November 202425
October 202421
September 202421
August 202431
July 202415
June 202432
May 202418
April 202411
March 202417

A total of 108 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 202512
December 202416
November 202412
October 20245
September 202411
August 20247
July 202415
June 20246
May 20247
April 202410
March 20243

A total of 269 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202515
January 202514
December 202411
November 202427
October 202427
September 202419
August 202424
July 202423
June 202438
May 202428
April 202423
March 202420

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
May 20246
March 20243

A total of 338 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202539
January 202519
December 202416
November 202428
October 202453
September 202414
August 202427
July 202418
June 202448
May 202414
April 202422
March 202440

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20243
September 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
October 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241

High Crime Locations Cross Gates & Whinmoor in February 2025

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

1. Whinmoor Way (Map)
Total37
Shoplifting33
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. St Gabriel Court (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson4
3. Acorn Drive (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other crime1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
5. Beulah Terrace (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Kingswear Close (Map)
Total5
Burglary4
Other theft1
8. Adams Grove (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
9. Station Road (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Public order1
10. Garth Willow Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1

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