Crime Rate in Gipton & Harehills: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gipton & Harehills

The total recorded crimes in Gipton & Harehills, Leeds, UK in February 2025 are around 495 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gipton & Harehills crime rate of 3.09 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (187) incidents (-10.95% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (51) incidents (4.08% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (50) incidents (35.14% increase)
Gipton & Harehills Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 36
  • Oak Tree Crescent with total crimes: 24
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Gipton & Harehills has recorded 495 crimes with crime rate of 3.09 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.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Leeds)CrimesRank (Leeds)CrimesRank (Leeds)
Little London & Woodhouse1,305 117,639 116,684 1
Hunslet & Riverside930 214,539 214,311 2
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
Cross Gates & Whinmoor218 143,272 153,240 15
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

Gipton & Harehills 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 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.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (464 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (108 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (235 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (67 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (223 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (42 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (242 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (55 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 448 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202518
January 202512
December 202420
November 202416
October 202436
September 202439
August 202436
July 202446
June 202492
May 202467
April 202440
March 202426

A total of 388 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202525
January 202523
December 202426
November 202438
October 202427
September 202428
August 202433
July 202423
June 202468
May 202426
April 202435
March 202436

A total of 94 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 20255
December 20243
November 202410
October 20245
September 20249
August 20247
July 202410
June 202414
May 20246
April 20249
March 20249

A total of 582 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202530
January 202540
December 202435
November 202450
October 202436
September 202449
August 202442
July 202462
June 202484
May 202457
April 202442
March 202455

A total of 2887 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 240.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 464 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2025187
January 2025210
December 2024189
November 2024214
October 2024247
September 2024233
August 2024221
July 2024222
June 2024464
May 2024235
April 2024223
March 2024242

A total of 571 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202550
January 202537
December 202446
November 202439
October 202437
September 202439
August 202439
July 202454
June 2024108
May 202443
April 202434
March 202445

A total of 364 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202521
January 202526
December 202443
November 202425
October 202430
September 202433
August 202428
July 202438
June 202436
May 202426
April 202439
March 202419

A total of 144 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202515
January 20256
December 20245
November 202415
October 20248
September 20249
August 20249
July 20247
June 202434
May 20249
April 202413
March 202414

A total of 460 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202551
January 202549
December 202452
November 202451
October 202434
September 202451
August 202455
July 202432
June 202430
May 202413
April 202415
March 202427

A total of 55 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20255
December 20248
November 20243
October 20246
September 20244
July 20245
June 20248
May 20246
April 20242
March 20244

A total of 411 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202542
January 202530
December 202447
November 202429
October 202448
September 202442
August 202425
July 202421
June 202450
May 202427
April 202436
March 202414

A total of 237 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202516
January 202524
December 202421
November 202421
October 202413
September 202428
August 202421
July 202414
June 202430
May 202413
April 202418
March 202418

A total of 51 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20246
August 20245
July 20244
June 202410
May 20249
March 20246

A total of 395 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202526
January 202529
December 202438
November 202429
October 202431
September 202429
August 202434
July 202430
June 202476
May 202430
April 202429
March 202414

High Crime Locations Gipton & Harehills in February 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total36
Shoplifting27
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Oak Tree Crescent (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences12
Public order6
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting12
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Back Broughton Terrace (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting5
Public order3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total11
Drugs3
Other theft2
Vehicle crime2
Public order1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Woodfield Court (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Lowther Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Other crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
8. Whitfield Street (Map)
Total8
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Robbery1
9. Back Trafford Avenue (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
10. Trafford Avenue (Map)
Total7
Drugs3
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1

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