Crime Rate in Kippax & Methley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kippax & Methley

The total recorded crimes in Kippax & Methley, Leeds, UK in May 2025 are around 144 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kippax & Methley crime rate of 7.33 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 Kippax & Methley, encompassing approximately 19,639 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (74) incidents (57.45% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-28.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (13) incidents (-40.91% decrease)
Kippax & Methley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 4
  • New Street with total crimes: 4
  • Pinfold Lane with total crimes: 4

How safe is Kippax & Methley?

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

  • Relative to Leeds:

    • In 2024, Kippax & Methley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Leeds average, with 1696 crimes compared to 4001.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Kippax & Methley recorded fewer crimes than 29 out of 32 other areas in the Leeds.

    • In 2023, Kippax & Methley had fewer crimes than the Leeds average, with 1,685 crimes compared to 3,906. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Kippax & Methley recorded fewer crimes than 27 out of 32 other areas in the Leeds.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Leeds, Kippax & Methley has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Kippax & Methley Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Kippax & Methley has recorded 144 crimes with crime rate of 7.33 ranking 29th out of 32 in the Leeds, UK

In 2024, the total Kippax & Methley crimes were 1,696. The crime rate of Kippax & Methley in 2024 was 86.36 (year) or 7.20 (month) ranking it 30 dangerous area in the Leeds.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kippax & Methley were around 1,685 crimes with yearly crime rate of 85.80 (year) or 7.15 (month) ranking 28 most dangerous area in the Leeds.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kippax & Methley)CrimesRank (Kippax & Methley)CrimesRank (Kippax & Methley)
Little London & Woodhouse1,295 117,639 116,684 1
Hunslet & Riverside1,112 214,539 214,311 2
Gipton & Harehills552 37,048 37,396 3
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
Moortown116 311,599 311,434 31
Garforth & Swillington107 321,339 321,302 32
Harewood71 33768 33886 33

Kippax & Methley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (74 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (47 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (25 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (68 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (60 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (88 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (65 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (50 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (52 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 58 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 135 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.27 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202522
March 202512
February 20255
January 202513
December 20247
November 202411
October 202415
September 202413
August 202412
July 202412

A total of 72 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20251
February 20255
January 20255
December 202418
November 20249
October 20245
September 20248
August 20249
July 20244

A total of 183 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.64 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202525
March 202514
February 202511
January 202525
December 202416
November 202414
October 202426
September 202416
August 20247
July 202411

A total of 639 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 58.09 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202574
April 202547
March 202568
February 202531
January 202560
December 202446
November 202488
October 202465
September 202450
August 202452
July 202458

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20256
March 20252
February 20254
January 20259
December 20245
November 20248
October 20248
September 20249
August 20242
July 20242

A total of 104 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.45 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202513
March 20258
February 20258
January 20259
December 20245
November 20249
October 20249
September 20248
August 202412
July 202413

A total of 55 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202511
March 20254
February 20255
January 20254
December 20244
November 20246
October 20244
September 20245
August 20245
July 20242

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20252
February 202510
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242
July 20248

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 108 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.82 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 202516
February 20254
January 20256
December 202410
November 202419
October 202422
September 20245
August 20246
July 20249

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
November 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
October 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Kippax & Methley in May 2025

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

1. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. New Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
3. Pinfold Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Public order1
4. Pit Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Garden Village (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. East View (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Birch Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
8. Mount Pleasant (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. High Street (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Chapel Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1

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