Crime Rate in Killingbeck & Seacroft: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Killingbeck & Seacroft

The total recorded crimes in Killingbeck & Seacroft, Leeds, UK in April 2025 are around 402 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Killingbeck & Seacroft crime rate of 5.83 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 Killingbeck & Seacroft, encompassing approximately 68,901 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (174) incidents (-17.54% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (55) incidents (41.03% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Killingbeck & Seacroft Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 48
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 12
  • Somerville View with total crimes: 8

How safe is Killingbeck & Seacroft?

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

  • Relative to Leeds:

    • In 2024, Killingbeck & Seacroft reported a higher crime volume than the Leeds average, with 6,628 crimes compared to 4,001. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Killingbeck & Seacroft witnessed more crimes than 29 out of 32 other areas in the Leeds.

    • In 2023, Killingbeck & Seacroft experienced a greater number of crimes than the Leeds average, with 6,630 crimes compared to 3,906. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Killingbeck & Seacroft witnessed more crimes than 29 out of 32 other areas in the Leeds.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Killingbeck & Seacroft Crime Statstics

In April 2025 the Killingbeck & Seacroft has recorded 402 crimes with crime rate of 5.83 ranking 4th out of 32 in the Leeds, UK

In 2024, the total Killingbeck & Seacroft crimes were 6,628. The crime rate of Killingbeck & Seacroft in 2024 was 96.20 (year) or 8.02 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Leeds.

In 2023, the total crimes in Killingbeck & Seacroft were around 6,630 crimes with yearly crime rate of 96.23 (year) or 8.02 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Leeds.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Killingbeck & Seacroft)CrimesRank (Killingbeck & Seacroft)CrimesRank (Killingbeck & Seacroft)
Little London & Woodhouse1,359 117,639 116,684 1
Hunslet & Riverside1,167 214,539 214,311 2
Gipton & Harehills577 37,048 37,396 3
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

Killingbeck & Seacroft Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (174 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (55 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (211 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (42 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 175 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 40 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (205 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (43 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 167 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 45 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (180 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (89 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (186 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (77 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (200 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 (198 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (66 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 195 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 60 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (396 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (144 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (208 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (75 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2495 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 207.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 396 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 2025174
March 2025211
February 2025175
January 2025205
December 2024167
November 2024180
October 2024186
September 2024200
August 2024198
July 2024195
June 2024396
May 2024208

A total of 493 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202529
March 202541
February 202529
January 202543
December 202436
November 202431
October 202434
September 202433
August 202433
July 202454
June 202478
May 202452

A total of 759 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 63.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 144 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202555
March 202539
February 202540
January 202532
December 202431
November 202489
October 202477
September 202451
August 202466
July 202460
June 2024144
May 202475

A total of 418 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202517
March 202519
February 202522
January 202527
December 202435
November 202443
October 202444
September 202446
August 202431
July 202433
June 202466
May 202435

A total of 137 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202510
March 202512
February 202512
January 202510
December 202411
November 20247
October 202412
September 202415
August 20244
July 202413
June 202420
May 202411

A total of 539 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202530
March 202542
February 202526
January 202539
December 202445
November 202425
October 202431
September 202442
August 202441
July 202456
June 2024110
May 202452

A total of 445 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202532
March 202532
February 202513
January 202523
December 202416
November 202423
October 202433
September 202448
August 202429
July 202448
June 202484
May 202464

A total of 375 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202522
March 202532
February 202527
January 202524
December 202433
November 202425
October 202435
September 202425
August 202437
July 202426
June 202460
May 202429

A total of 173 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20259
March 202528
February 202513
January 202516
December 20246
November 202414
October 20249
September 202411
August 202410
July 202423
June 202428
May 20246

A total of 263 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202512
March 20259
February 202517
January 202515
December 202425
November 202421
October 202420
September 202435
August 202413
July 202423
June 202442
May 202431

A total of 34 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 63 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20258
March 20256
February 202510
January 202510
November 20245
October 20243
September 20248
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20246

A total of 51 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20256
February 20254
January 20252
December 20247
November 20245
October 20242
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 43 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20245
November 20248
October 20243
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244

High Crime Locations Killingbeck & Seacroft in April 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total48
Shoplifting42
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime2
Public order2
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary2
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
3. Somerville View (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences8
4. Kentmere Green (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Robbery1
5. Clover Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
6. Maryfield Crescent (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
7. Studfold View (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
8. Easdale Mount (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
9. Mardale Crescent (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Ryedale Court (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5

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