Crime Rate in Weetwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Weetwood

The total recorded crimes in Weetwood, Leeds, UK in February 2025 are around 127 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Weetwood crime rate of 2.42 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 Weetwood, encompassing approximately 52,573 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (58) incidents (3.57% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (24) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
Weetwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5
  • Silk Mill Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Iveson Approach with total crimes: 4

How safe is Weetwood?

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

  • Relative to Leeds:

    • In 2024, Weetwood demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Leeds average, with 2131 crimes compared to 4001.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Weetwood recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 32 other cities.

    • In 2023, Weetwood had fewer crimes than the Leeds average, with 2,112 crimes compared to 3,906. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Weetwood recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 32 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Leeds, Weetwood has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Weetwood Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Weetwood has recorded 127 crimes with crime rate of 2.42 ranking 23th out of 32 in the Leeds, UK

In 2024, the total Weetwood crimes were 2,131. The crime rate of Weetwood in 2024 was 40.53 (year) or 3.38 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the Leeds.

In 2023, the total crimes in Weetwood were around 2,112 crimes with yearly crime rate of 40.17 (year) or 3.35 (month) ranking 22 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
Kirkstall349 65,409 64,391 10
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
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

Weetwood 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 58 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (56 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 57 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (59 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (52 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (57 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (23 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (61 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (30 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 71 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (158 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (48 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (74 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (62 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (20 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (55 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20241
September 20247
July 20244
June 20248
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244

A total of 820 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 68.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 158 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202558
January 202556
December 202457
November 202459
October 202452
September 202457
August 202461
July 202471
June 2024158
May 202474
April 202462
March 202455

A total of 156 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20259
January 20258
December 202410
November 202416
October 202412
September 202418
August 20248
July 202413
June 202426
May 202411
April 20248
March 202417

A total of 87 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 20256
December 20247
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 202412
May 20248
April 202412
March 202423

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
March 20241

A total of 294 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202524
January 202527
December 202426
November 202424
October 202421
September 202423
August 202430
July 202429
June 202448
May 202415
April 20249
March 202418

A total of 170 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 202513
December 202413
November 202414
October 202411
September 20249
August 202413
July 202415
June 202436
May 20249
April 202420
March 202410

A total of 169 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 20259
December 202411
November 20249
October 202411
September 202412
August 202416
July 202416
June 202442
May 202416
April 20248
March 202411

A total of 139 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 202514
December 202416
November 20247
October 202415
September 202410
August 20246
July 202424
June 202418
May 202411
April 20244
March 202411

A total of 132 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20258
December 20244
November 202415
October 202412
September 20248
August 202416
July 202415
June 202416
May 202417
April 20249
March 20249

A total of 55 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 202412
November 20242
October 20242
September 20248
August 20241
July 20245
June 20244
May 20246
April 20243
March 202410

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20242
September 20242
May 20241
March 20242

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
June 20248
April 20241

High Crime Locations Weetwood in February 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Silk Mill Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
3. Iveson Approach (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Gordon Drive (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
5. Woodnook Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
6. Woodnook Garth (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Spen Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Moor Park Villas (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
9. Laith Gardens (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Iveson Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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