Crime Rate in Gipton & Harehills: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gipton & Harehills

The total recorded crimes in Gipton & Harehills, Leeds, UK in May 2025 are around 552 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gipton & Harehills crime rate of 3.45 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 Gipton & Harehills, encompassing approximately 159,998 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (219) incidents (3.30% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (53) incidents (43.24% increase)
  • Public order: (49) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
Gipton & Harehills Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oak Tree Crescent with total crimes: 24
  • Back Broughton Terrace with total crimes: 18
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 13

How safe is Gipton & Harehills?

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

  • Relative to Leeds:

    • In 2024, Gipton & Harehills reported a higher crime volume than the Leeds average, with 7,048 crimes compared to 4,001. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Gipton & Harehills witnessed more crimes than 30 out of 32 other areas in the Leeds.

    • In 2023, Gipton & Harehills experienced a greater number of crimes than the Leeds average, with 7,396 crimes compared to 3,906. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Gipton & Harehills witnessed more crimes than 30 out of 32 other areas in the Leeds.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Leeds, Gipton & Harehills has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Gipton & Harehills Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Gipton & Harehills has recorded 552 crimes with crime rate of 3.45 ranking 3th out of 32 in the Leeds, UK

In 2024, the total Gipton & Harehills crimes were 7,048. The crime rate of Gipton & Harehills in 2024 was 44.05 (year) or 3.67 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Leeds.

In 2023, the total crimes in Gipton & Harehills were around 7,396 crimes with yearly crime rate of 46.23 (year) or 3.85 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Leeds.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gipton & Harehills)CrimesRank (Gipton & Harehills)CrimesRank (Gipton & Harehills)
Little London & Woodhouse1,295 117,639 116,684 1
Hunslet & Riverside1,112 214,539 214,311 2
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
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

Gipton & Harehills Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (219 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (53 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (212 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (66 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (244 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (50 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 187 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 51 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (210 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (49 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 189 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 52 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (214 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (51 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (247 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (48 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (233 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (51 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (221 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (55 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 222 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2398 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 218.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 247 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025219
April 2025212
March 2025244
February 2025187
January 2025210
December 2024189
November 2024214
October 2024247
September 2024233
August 2024221
July 2024222

A total of 345 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202534
March 202545
February 202521
January 202526
December 202443
November 202425
October 202430
September 202433
August 202428
July 202438

A total of 499 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 45.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202549
April 202556
March 202550
February 202530
January 202540
December 202435
November 202450
October 202436
September 202449
August 202442
July 202462

A total of 331 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202547
April 202536
March 202525
February 202518
January 202512
December 202420
November 202416
October 202436
September 202439
August 202436
July 202446

A total of 476 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 43.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202553
April 202537
March 202545
February 202550
January 202537
December 202446
November 202439
October 202437
September 202439
August 202439
July 202454

A total of 122 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202514
March 202517
February 202515
January 20256
December 20245
November 202415
October 20248
September 20249
August 20249
July 20247

A total of 215 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202526
March 202520
February 202516
January 202524
December 202421
November 202421
October 202413
September 202428
August 202421
July 202414

A total of 78 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20255
March 20257
February 20257
January 20255
December 20243
November 202410
October 20245
September 20249
August 20247
July 202410

A total of 467 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 42.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202542
March 202533
February 202551
January 202549
December 202452
November 202451
October 202434
September 202451
August 202455
July 202432

A total of 285 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.91 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202517
March 202522
February 202525
January 202523
December 202426
November 202438
October 202427
September 202428
August 202433
July 202423

A total of 437 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 39.73 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202548
April 202566
March 202539
February 202542
January 202530
December 202447
November 202429
October 202448
September 202442
August 202425
July 202421

A total of 332 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.18 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202528
March 202528
February 202526
January 202529
December 202438
November 202429
October 202431
September 202429
August 202434
July 202430

A total of 47 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20254
February 20254
January 20255
December 20248
November 20243
October 20246
September 20244
July 20245

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20246
August 20245
July 20244

High Crime Locations Gipton & Harehills in May 2025

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

1. Oak Tree Crescent (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences12
Criminal damage and arson6
Drugs3
Other theft3
2. Back Broughton Terrace (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons2
Robbery2
Burglary1
Public order1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting4
Public order2
Robbery2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Drugs1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
5. Broughton Terrace (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour5
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Bexley Road (Map)
Total9
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Public order2
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
8. Florence Mount (Map)
Total7
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
9. Elford Place East (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
10. Brander Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1

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