Crime Rate in Kirkstall: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kirkstall

The total recorded crimes in Kirkstall, Leeds, UK in April 2025 are around 380 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kirkstall crime rate of 7.25 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 Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (120) incidents (-9.77% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (59) incidents (-3.28% decrease)
  • Public order: (36) incidents (38.46% increase)
Kirkstall Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 33
  • Savins Mill Way with total crimes: 33
  • Queenswood Close with total crimes: 21

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 April 2025 the Kirkstall has recorded 380 crimes with crime rate of 7.25 ranking 9th 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.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kirkstall)CrimesRank (Kirkstall)CrimesRank (Kirkstall)
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
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
Kippax & Methley142 281,696 301,685 28
Moortown104 311,599 311,434 31
Garforth & Swillington96 321,339 321,302 32
Harewood66 33768 33886 33

Kirkstall Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 195 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202524
March 202523
February 202514
January 202518
December 202416
November 202412
October 202412
September 202412
August 20248
July 202413
June 202420
May 202423

A total of 374 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202518
March 202522
February 202522
January 202510
December 202414
November 202417
October 202439
September 202433
August 202445
July 202436
June 202480
May 202438

A total of 128 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202510
March 20256
February 20252
January 202518
December 202410
November 20249
October 20246
August 20248
July 20245
June 202446
May 20248

A total of 96 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202515
March 20258
February 20254
January 20251
December 20245
November 20246
October 20245
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 202432
May 202412

A total of 1634 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 136.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 268 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 2025120
March 2025133
February 2025132
January 2025120
December 2024127
November 2024144
October 2024104
September 2024110
August 2024106
July 2024128
June 2024268
May 2024142

A total of 100 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202513
March 20258
February 202511
January 20259
December 20245
November 20245
October 202417
September 20247
August 20247
July 202411
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 458 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202527
March 202518
February 202538
January 202546
December 202437
November 202431
October 202437
September 202420
August 202421
July 202455
June 202490
May 202438

A total of 349 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202528
March 202519
February 202524
January 202526
December 202421
November 202427
October 202422
September 202416
August 202442
July 202430
June 202434
May 202460

A total of 63 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 397 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202536
March 202526
February 202518
January 202519
December 202429
November 202433
October 202430
September 202429
August 202444
July 202426
June 202462
May 202445

A total of 305 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202521
March 202518
February 202523
January 202514
December 202421
November 202430
October 202420
September 202420
August 202424
July 202430
June 202452
May 202432

A total of 1117 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 93.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 150 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202559
March 202561
February 202550
January 202567
December 2024129
November 2024150
October 2024128
September 2024100
August 202482
July 202499
June 2024120
May 202472

A total of 46 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Kirkstall in April 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total33
Public order6
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences6
Bicycle theft3
Burglary3
Criminal damage and arson3
Robbery3
Vehicle crime3
2. Savins Mill Way (Map)
Total33
Shoplifting21
Burglary3
Public order3
Robbery3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Queenswood Close (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order3
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting10
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Burglary1
5. Argie Terrace (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting12
Burglary2
Robbery1
6. Back Greenhow Walk (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
Robbery1
7. Parkside Close (Map)
Total9
Vehicle crime6
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Gilbert Mount (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft3
9. Bridge Fold (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs3
Other theft3
10. Clayton Grange (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1

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