Crime Rate in Kippax & Methley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kippax & Methley

The total recorded crimes in Kippax & Methley, Leeds, UK in July 2025 are around 133 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kippax & Methley crime rate of 6.77 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (61) incidents (-14.08% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (58.33% increase)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
Kippax & Methley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • St Mary'S Walk with total crimes: 3
  • West View with total crimes: 3

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 July 2025 the Kippax & Methley has recorded 133 crimes with crime rate of 6.77 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kippax & Methley)CrimesRank (Kippax & Methley)CrimesRank (Kippax & Methley)
Little London & Woodhouse1,467 117,639 116,684 1
Hunslet & Riverside1,253 214,539 214,311 2
Gipton & Harehills628 37,048 37,396 3
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
Horsforth149 281,957 281,440 30
Wetherby144 301,851 291,616 29
Garforth & Swillington105 321,339 321,302 32
Harewood66 33768 33886 33

Kippax & Methley 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 61 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (71 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 203 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202512
May 202518
April 202525
March 202514
February 202511
January 202525
December 202416
November 202414
October 202426
September 202416
August 20247

A total of 713 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 59.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202561
June 202571
May 202574
April 202547
March 202568
February 202531
January 202560
December 202446
November 202488
October 202465
September 202450
August 202452

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20252
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 111 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20258
May 202510
April 202513
March 20258
February 20258
January 20259
December 20245
November 20249
October 20249
September 20248
August 202412

A total of 76 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 146 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202513
May 202513
April 202522
March 202512
February 20255
January 202513
December 20247
November 202411
October 202415
September 202413
August 202412

A total of 61 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
May 20255
April 202511
March 20254
February 20255
January 20254
December 20244
November 20246
October 20244
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 110 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 20254
April 20257
March 202516
February 20254
January 20256
December 202410
November 202419
October 202422
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20258
May 20254
April 20255
March 20252
February 202510
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 82 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 202511
May 20255
April 20253
March 20251
February 20255
January 20255
December 202418
November 20249
October 20245
September 20248
August 20249

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
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
November 20241

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 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
October 20241

High Crime Locations Kippax & Methley in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. St Mary'S Walk (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Theft from the person1
3. West View (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other crime1
5. New Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. High Street (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Cross Hills Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Cross Hills Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Highfield Grove (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Churchville Terrace (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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