Crime Rate in Kirkstall: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kirkstall

The total recorded crimes in Kirkstall, Leeds, UK in May 2025 are around 335 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kirkstall crime rate of 6.40 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (125) incidents (4.17% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (53) incidents (-10.17% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (88.89% increase)
Kirkstall Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 21
  • Sandford Road with total crimes: 18
  • Savins Mill Way with total crimes: 18

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 areas in the Leeds.

    • 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 areas in the Leeds.

  • 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 May 2025 the Kirkstall has recorded 335 crimes with crime rate of 6.40 ranking 11th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kirkstall)CrimesRank (Kirkstall)CrimesRank (Kirkstall)
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
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
Kippax & Methley144 291,696 301,685 28
Moortown116 311,599 311,434 31
Garforth & Swillington107 321,339 321,302 32
Harewood71 33768 33886 33

Kirkstall Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (125 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (53 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (120 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (59 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (133 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (61 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1349 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 122.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 144 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025125
April 2025120
March 2025133
February 2025132
January 2025120
December 2024127
November 2024144
October 2024104
September 2024110
August 2024106
July 2024128

A total of 247 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.45 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202521
March 202518
February 202523
January 202514
December 202421
November 202430
October 202420
September 202420
August 202424
July 202430

A total of 290 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202518
March 202522
February 202522
January 202510
December 202414
November 202417
October 202439
September 202433
August 202445
July 202436

A total of 320 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202536
March 202526
February 202518
January 202519
December 202429
November 202433
October 202430
September 202429
August 202444
July 202426

A total of 342 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202527
March 202518
February 202538
January 202546
December 202437
November 202431
October 202437
September 202420
August 202421
July 202455

A total of 271 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202528
March 202519
February 202524
January 202526
December 202421
November 202427
October 202422
September 202416
August 202442
July 202430

A total of 55 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 202515
March 20258
February 20254
January 20251
December 20245
November 20246
October 20245
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241

A total of 978 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 88.91 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 150 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202553
April 202559
March 202561
February 202550
January 202567
December 2024129
November 2024150
October 2024128
September 2024100
August 202482
July 202499

A total of 169 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.36 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202524
March 202523
February 202514
January 202518
December 202416
November 202412
October 202412
September 202412
August 20248
July 202413

A total of 94 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.55 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 202513
March 20258
February 202511
January 20259
December 20245
November 20245
October 202417
September 20247
August 20247
July 202411

A total of 24 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
February 20251
January 20255
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243

A total of 80 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202510
March 20256
February 20252
January 202518
December 202410
November 20249
October 20246
August 20248
July 20245

A total of 64 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20258
March 20252
February 20256
January 20256
December 20242
November 202413
October 20246
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
July 20241

High Crime Locations Kirkstall in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting18
Vehicle crime3
2. Sandford Road (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour12
Violence and sexual offences6
3. Savins Mill Way (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting18
4. Gilbert Mount (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Burglary3
Other theft3
5. Vesper Rise (Map)
Total12
Public order6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Queenswood Green (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour6
Burglary3
Criminal damage and arson3
7. Argie Terrace (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Latchmere Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other crime1
9. Cragside Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order2
10. Eden Mount (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3

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