Crime Rate in Kippax & Methley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kippax & Methley

The total recorded crimes in Kippax & Methley, Leeds, UK in February 2025 are around 88 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kippax & Methley crime rate of 4.48 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (-48.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-56.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)
Kippax & Methley Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 7
  • Silkstone Square with total crimes: 7
  • Hallfield Avenue 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Kippax & Methley has recorded 88 crimes with crime rate of 4.48 ranking 31th 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.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Leeds)CrimesRank (Leeds)CrimesRank (Leeds)
Little London & Woodhouse1,305 117,639 116,684 1
Hunslet & Riverside930 214,539 214,311 2
Gipton & Harehills495 37,048 37,396 3
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
Wetherby103 291,851 291,616 29
Garforth & Swillington92 301,339 321,302 32
Moortown84 321,599 311,434 31
Harewood46 33768 33886 33

Kippax & Methley 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 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.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (92 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (55 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (22 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (64 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 134 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 20259
December 20245
November 20249
October 20249
September 20248
August 202412
July 202413
June 202420
May 202411
April 202415
March 202415

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 700 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 58.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202531
January 202560
December 202446
November 202488
October 202465
September 202450
August 202452
July 202458
June 202492
May 202455
April 202439
March 202464

A total of 105 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20255
December 202418
November 20249
October 20245
September 20248
August 20249
July 20244
June 202420
May 20248
April 20245
March 20249

A total of 214 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202511
January 202525
December 202416
November 202414
October 202426
September 202416
August 20247
July 202411
June 202442
May 202418
April 202413
March 202415

A total of 142 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 202513
December 20247
November 202411
October 202415
September 202413
August 202412
July 202412
June 202416
May 20249
April 20247
March 202422

A total of 70 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20259
December 20245
November 20248
October 20248
September 20249
August 20242
July 20242
June 202410
May 20243
April 20245
March 20245

A total of 144 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20256
December 202410
November 202419
October 202422
September 20245
August 20246
July 20249
June 202414
May 202410
April 202422
March 202417

A total of 51 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202510
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242
July 20248
June 20246
May 20244
April 20242
March 20245

A total of 51 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
October 20241
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
March 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
May 20241
March 20241

High Crime Locations Kippax & Methley in February 2025

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

1. High Street (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting7
2. Silkstone Square (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person1
3. Hallfield Avenue (Map)
Total4
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences1
4. The Intake (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Daisy Bank Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Haver Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Hollins Beck Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Woodend Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Robinson Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
10. Providence Place (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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