Crime Rate in Gipton & Harehills: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gipton & Harehills

The total recorded crimes in Gipton & Harehills, Leeds, UK in April 2025 are around 577 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gipton & Harehills crime rate of 3.61 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 Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (212) incidents (-13.11% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (66) incidents (69.23% increase)
  • Public order: (56) incidents (12.00% increase)
Gipton & Harehills Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 46
  • Back Broughton Terrace with total crimes: 29
  • Oak Tree Crescent with total crimes: 18

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 April 2025 the Gipton & Harehills has recorded 577 crimes with crime rate of 3.61 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.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gipton & Harehills)CrimesRank (Gipton & Harehills)CrimesRank (Gipton & Harehills)
Little London & Woodhouse1,359 117,639 116,684 1
Hunslet & Riverside1,167 214,539 214,311 2
Killingbeck & Seacroft402 46,628 46,630 4
Armley387 85,435 55,618 5
Middleton Park399 55,380 75,218 8
Beeston & Holbeck357 105,137 95,324 6
Kirkstall380 95,409 64,391 10
Burmantofts & Richmond Hill392 65,146 85,311 7
Farnley & Wortley389 74,436 104,489 9
Bramley & Stanningley304 114,061 114,144 11
Temple Newsam230 163,504 143,425 12
Headingley & Hyde Park194 193,623 123,182 16
Morley South277 123,133 163,304 14
Pudsey264 133,544 133,406 13
Cross Gates & Whinmoor248 143,272 153,240 15
Morley North230 153,018 173,053 18
Chapel Allerton225 172,863 183,103 17
Rothwell205 182,300 192,400 19
Roundhay173 212,145 212,217 20
Calverley & Farsley180 202,287 202,095 23
Ardsley & Robin Hood136 291,987 262,157 21
Weetwood151 262,131 222,112 22
Wetherby170 221,851 291,616 29
Otley & Yeadon163 252,092 231,824 25
Horsforth169 231,957 281,440 30
Alwoodley150 271,983 272,022 24
Guiseley & Rawdon169 242,076 241,769 26
Adel & Wharfedale115 302,001 251,715 27
Kippax & Methley142 281,696 301,685 28
Moortown104 311,599 311,434 31
Garforth & Swillington96 321,339 321,302 32
Harewood66 33768 33886 33

Gipton & Harehills Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 443 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202536
March 202525
February 202518
January 202512
December 202420
November 202416
October 202436
September 202439
August 202436
July 202446
June 202492
May 202467

A total of 88 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 591 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202556
March 202550
February 202530
January 202540
December 202435
November 202450
October 202436
September 202449
August 202442
July 202462
June 202484
May 202457

A total of 466 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202566
March 202539
February 202542
January 202530
December 202447
November 202429
October 202448
September 202442
August 202425
July 202421
June 202450
May 202427

A total of 2878 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 239.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 464 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 2025212
March 2025244
February 2025187
January 2025210
December 2024189
November 2024214
October 2024247
September 2024233
August 2024221
July 2024222
June 2024464
May 2024235

A total of 356 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202517
March 202522
February 202525
January 202523
December 202426
November 202438
October 202427
September 202428
August 202433
July 202423
June 202468
May 202426

A total of 247 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202526
March 202520
February 202516
January 202524
December 202421
November 202421
October 202413
September 202428
August 202421
July 202414
June 202430
May 202413

A total of 493 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202542
March 202533
February 202551
January 202549
December 202452
November 202451
October 202434
September 202451
August 202455
July 202432
June 202430
May 202413

A total of 47 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 574 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202537
March 202545
February 202550
January 202537
December 202446
November 202439
October 202437
September 202439
August 202439
July 202454
June 2024108
May 202443

A total of 385 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202534
March 202545
February 202521
January 202526
December 202443
November 202425
October 202430
September 202433
August 202428
July 202438
June 202436
May 202426

A total of 408 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202528
March 202528
February 202526
January 202529
December 202438
November 202429
October 202431
September 202429
August 202434
July 202430
June 202476
May 202430

A total of 148 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202514
March 202517
February 202515
January 20256
December 20245
November 202415
October 20248
September 20249
August 20249
July 20247
June 202434
May 20249

A total of 56 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Gipton & Harehills in April 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total46
Shoplifting33
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order3
Robbery2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
2. Back Broughton Terrace (Map)
Total29
Violence and sexual offences12
Shoplifting6
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs2
Other crime2
3. Oak Tree Crescent (Map)
Total18
Burglary6
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order3
4. Back Broughton Avenue (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
5. Neath Gardens (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Vehicle crime3
6. Lambton Grove (Map)
Total9
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Robbery1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Robbery2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
8. Conway View (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
Burglary1
Other crime1
9. Back Seaforth Terrace (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
10. Brookfield Avenue (Map)
Total7
Other crime2
Public order2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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