Crime Rate in Kirkstall: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kirkstall

The total recorded crimes in Kirkstall, Leeds, UK in July 2025 are around 352 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kirkstall crime rate of 6.72 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (124) incidents (6.90% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (78) incidents (21.88% increase)
  • Public order: (35) incidents (-2.78% decrease)
Kirkstall Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 48
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 18
  • Argie Terrace with total crimes: 16

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 July 2025 the Kirkstall has recorded 352 crimes with crime rate of 6.72 ranking 10th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kirkstall)CrimesRank (Kirkstall)CrimesRank (Kirkstall)
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
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
Kippax & Methley133 311,696 301,685 28
Horsforth149 281,957 281,440 30
Wetherby144 301,851 291,616 29
Garforth & Swillington105 321,339 321,302 32
Harewood66 33768 33886 33

Kirkstall 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 124 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 78 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (116 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (64 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 365 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 202536
May 202530
April 202536
March 202526
February 202518
January 202519
December 202429
November 202433
October 202430
September 202429
August 202444

A total of 180 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202516
May 202517
April 202524
March 202523
February 202514
January 202518
December 202416
November 202412
October 202412
September 202412
August 20248

A total of 319 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.58 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202514
May 202512
April 202527
March 202518
February 202538
January 202546
December 202437
November 202431
October 202437
September 202420
August 202421

A total of 257 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202518
May 202526
April 202521
March 202518
February 202523
January 202514
December 202421
November 202430
October 202420
September 202420
August 202424

A total of 1461 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 121.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 144 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025124
June 2025116
May 2025125
April 2025120
March 2025133
February 2025132
January 2025120
December 2024127
November 2024144
October 2024104
September 2024110
August 2024106

A total of 298 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202530
May 202534
April 202518
March 202522
February 202522
January 202510
December 202414
November 202417
October 202439
September 202433
August 202445

A total of 1021 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 85.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 150 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202578
June 202564
May 202553
April 202559
March 202561
February 202550
January 202567
December 2024129
November 2024150
October 2024128
September 2024100
August 202482

A total of 282 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202513
May 202516
April 202528
March 202519
February 202524
January 202526
December 202421
November 202427
October 202422
September 202416
August 202442

A total of 65 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20259
April 20258
March 20252
February 20256
January 20256
December 20242
November 202413
October 20246
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 102 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20256
May 20251
April 202513
March 20258
February 202511
January 20259
December 20245
November 20245
October 202417
September 20247
August 20247

A total of 90 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.18 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202510
May 20256
April 202510
March 20256
February 20252
January 202518
December 202410
November 20249
October 20246
August 20248

A total of 26 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
February 20251
January 20255
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 69 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 202514
May 20253
April 202515
March 20258
February 20254
January 20251
December 20245
November 20246
October 20245
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242

High Crime Locations Kirkstall in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total48
Shoplifting24
Robbery12
Other theft6
Violence and sexual offences6
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting9
Other theft6
Theft from the person3
3. Argie Terrace (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting15
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Sandford Road (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson3
Other crime3
Other theft3
5. Savins Mill Way (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting12
6. Cross Evanston Avenue (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
7. Gilbert Mount (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
8. Woodbridge Garth (Map)
Total8
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
9. Clayton Grange (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting7
Public order1

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