Crime Rate in Kirkstall: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kirkstall

The total recorded crimes in Kirkstall, Leeds, UK in February 2025 are around 349 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kirkstall crime rate of 6.66 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 Kirkstall, encompassing approximately 52,378 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (132) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (50) incidents (-25.37% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (38) incidents (-17.39% decrease)
Kirkstall Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 42
  • Woodbridge Crescent with total crimes: 24
  • Savins Mill Way with total crimes: 15

How safe is Kirkstall?

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

  • Relative to Leeds:

    • In 2024, Kirkstall reported a higher crime volume than the Leeds average, with 5,409 crimes compared to 4,001. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Kirkstall witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 32 other cities.

    • In 2023, Kirkstall experienced a greater number of crimes than the Leeds average, with 4,391 crimes compared to 3,906. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Kirkstall witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 32 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Kirkstall Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Kirkstall has recorded 349 crimes with crime rate of 6.66 ranking 6th out of 32 in the Leeds, UK

In 2024, the total Kirkstall crimes were 5,409. The crime rate of Kirkstall in 2024 was 103.27 (year) or 8.61 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Leeds.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kirkstall were around 4,391 crimes with yearly crime rate of 83.83 (year) or 6.99 (month) ranking 10 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
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
Kippax & Methley88 311,696 301,685 28
Wetherby103 291,851 291,616 29
Garforth & Swillington92 301,339 321,302 32
Moortown84 321,599 311,434 31
Harewood46 33768 33886 33

Kirkstall 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 132 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 50 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (120 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (67 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 129 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 127 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (150 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (144 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (128 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (104 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (110 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (100 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (106 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (82 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 128 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 99 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (268 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (120 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (142 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (72 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (98 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (50 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (133 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (111 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 80 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202511
January 20259
December 20245
November 20245
October 202417
September 20247
August 20247
July 202411
June 20246
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 1612 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 134.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 268 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2025132
January 2025120
December 2024127
November 2024144
October 2024104
September 2024110
August 2024106
July 2024128
June 2024268
May 2024142
April 202498
March 2024133

A total of 362 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202524
January 202526
December 202421
November 202427
October 202422
September 202416
August 202442
July 202430
June 202434
May 202460
April 202414
March 202446

A total of 496 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202538
January 202546
December 202437
November 202431
October 202437
September 202420
August 202421
July 202455
June 202490
May 202438
April 202446
March 202437

A total of 194 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202514
January 202518
December 202416
November 202412
October 202412
September 202412
August 20248
July 202413
June 202420
May 202423
April 202419
March 202427

A total of 326 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202523
January 202514
December 202421
November 202430
October 202420
September 202420
August 202424
July 202430
June 202452
May 202432
April 202433
March 202427

A total of 386 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202522
January 202510
December 202414
November 202417
October 202439
September 202433
August 202445
July 202436
June 202480
May 202438
April 202410
March 202442

A total of 415 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202518
January 202519
December 202429
November 202433
October 202430
September 202429
August 202444
July 202426
June 202462
May 202445
April 202437
March 202443

A total of 79 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20251
December 20245
November 20246
October 20245
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 202432
May 202412
April 20243
March 20243

A total of 1158 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 96.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 150 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202550
January 202567
December 2024129
November 2024150
October 2024128
September 2024100
August 202482
July 202499
June 2024120
May 202472
April 202450
March 2024111

A total of 48 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20255
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 202414
May 202411
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 79 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20256
December 20242
November 202413
October 20246
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 202411
March 202415

A total of 34 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20252
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241
April 20247
March 20245

A total of 132 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 202518
December 202410
November 20249
October 20246
August 20248
July 20245
June 202446
May 20248
April 202414
March 20246

High Crime Locations Kirkstall in February 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total42
Shoplifting33
Drugs3
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Woodbridge Crescent (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences21
Criminal damage and arson3
3. Savins Mill Way (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences12
Robbery3
4. Argie Terrace (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting10
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Gilbert Mount (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary3
Vehicle crime3
6. Queenswood Green (Map)
Total9
Public order3
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Clayton Grange (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
8. Back Greenhow Walk (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft2
Burglary1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Eden Road (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Vehicle crime3

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