Crime Rate in Kippax & Methley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kippax & Methley

The total recorded crimes in Kippax & Methley, Leeds, UK in April 2025 are around 142 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kippax & Methley crime rate of 7.23 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 Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (-30.88% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (78.57% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (22) incidents (83.33% increase)
Kippax & Methley Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 10
  • Mount Pleasant with total crimes: 8
  • Woodend with total crimes: 6

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 April 2025 the Kippax & Methley has recorded 142 crimes with crime rate of 7.23 ranking 28th 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.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kippax & Methley)CrimesRank (Kippax & Methley)CrimesRank (Kippax & Methley)
Little London & Woodhouse1,359 117,639 116,684 1
Hunslet & Riverside1,167 214,539 214,311 2
Gipton & Harehills577 37,048 37,396 3
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
Moortown104 311,599 311,434 31
Garforth & Swillington96 321,339 321,302 32
Harewood66 33768 33886 33

Kippax & Methley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 147 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202522
March 202512
February 20255
January 202513
December 20247
November 202411
October 202415
September 202413
August 202412
July 202412
June 202416
May 20249

A total of 128 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20257
March 202516
February 20254
January 20256
December 202410
November 202419
October 202422
September 20245
August 20246
July 20249
June 202414
May 202410

A total of 225 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202525
March 202514
February 202511
January 202525
December 202416
November 202414
October 202426
September 202416
August 20247
July 202411
June 202442
May 202418

A total of 125 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202513
March 20258
February 20258
January 20259
December 20245
November 20249
October 20249
September 20248
August 202412
July 202413
June 202420
May 202411

A total of 712 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 59.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202547
March 202568
February 202531
January 202560
December 202446
November 202488
October 202465
September 202450
August 202452
July 202458
June 202492
May 202455

A total of 59 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 68 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20252
February 20254
January 20259
December 20245
November 20248
October 20248
September 20249
August 20242
July 20242
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 95 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
February 20255
January 20255
December 202418
November 20249
October 20245
September 20248
August 20249
July 20244
June 202420
May 20248

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
November 20241
May 20241

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
April 20255
March 20252
February 202510
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242
July 20248
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 April 2025

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

1. High Street (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Mount Pleasant (Map)
Total8
Possession of weapons3
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
3. Woodend (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Hollins Grove (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Cambridge Grove (Map)
Total5
Other crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Hazel Rise (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson4
7. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
8. St Mary'S Walk (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Great North Road (Map)
Total3
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Cross Hills Drive (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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