Crime Rate in Gipton & Harehills: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gipton & Harehills

The total recorded crimes in Gipton & Harehills, Leeds, UK in July 2025 are around 628 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gipton & Harehills crime rate of 3.93 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (287) incidents (11.67% increase)
  • Public order: (57) incidents (-5.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (51) incidents (-10.53% decrease)
Gipton & Harehills Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oak Tree Crescent with total crimes: 30
  • Back Broughton Terrace with total crimes: 17
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16

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 July 2025 the Gipton & Harehills has recorded 628 crimes with crime rate of 3.93 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gipton & Harehills)CrimesRank (Gipton & Harehills)CrimesRank (Gipton & Harehills)
Little London & Woodhouse1,467 117,639 116,684 1
Hunslet & Riverside1,253 214,539 214,311 2
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
Cross Gates & Whinmoor234 173,272 153,240 15
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

Gipton & Harehills 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 287 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 57 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (257 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (60 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 311 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 44.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202539
June 202550
May 202553
April 202537
March 202545
February 202550
January 202537

A total of 156 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 22.29 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202516
May 202523
April 202517
March 202522
February 202525
January 202523

A total of 1616 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 230.86 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 287 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025287
June 2025257
May 2025219
April 2025212
March 2025244
February 2025187
January 2025210

A total of 342 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 48.86 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202557
June 202560
May 202549
April 202556
March 202550
February 202530
January 202540

A total of 229 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 32.71 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202540
June 202551
May 202547
April 202536
March 202525
February 202518
January 202512

A total of 333 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 47.57 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202551
June 202557
May 202548
April 202566
March 202539
February 202542
January 202530

A total of 58 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 20257
May 202510
April 20255
March 20257
February 20257
January 20255

A total of 86 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20259
May 202517
April 202514
March 202517
February 202515
January 20256

A total of 219 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 31.29 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 20258
May 202517
April 202542
March 202533
February 202551
January 202549

A total of 122 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 17.43 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202516
May 202511
April 202526
March 202520
February 202516
January 202524

A total of 194 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 27.71 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202515
May 202522
April 202534
March 202545
February 202521
January 202526

A total of 203 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 29.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202534
May 202530
April 202528
March 202528
February 202526
January 202529

A total of 33 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20252
May 20255
April 20253
March 20254
February 20254
January 20255

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20256
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251

High Crime Locations Gipton & Harehills in July 2025

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

1. Oak Tree Crescent (Map)
Total30
Violence and sexual offences12
Burglary6
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
Robbery3
Vehicle crime3
2. Back Broughton Terrace (Map)
Total17
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order2
Robbery2
Shoplifting2
Possession of weapons1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order3
Theft from the person3
5. Lambton Grove (Map)
Total10
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
6. Conway View (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
7. Neath Gardens (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
8. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Amberton Mews (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Possession of weapons3
10. Oak Tree Walk (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Vehicle crime3

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