Crime Rate in Weetwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Weetwood

The total recorded crimes in Weetwood, Leeds, UK in July 2025 are around 189 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Weetwood crime rate of 3.59 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (85) incidents (16.44% increase)
  • Public order: (33) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (15) incidents (-11.76% decrease)
Weetwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ireland Crescent with total crimes: 14
  • Stonegate Farm Close with total crimes: 7
  • Iveson Crescent with total crimes: 7

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 areas in the Leeds.

    • 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 areas in the Leeds.

  • 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 July 2025 the Weetwood has recorded 189 crimes with crime rate of 3.59 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Weetwood)CrimesRank (Weetwood)CrimesRank (Weetwood)
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
Kirkstall352 105,409 64,391 10
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
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

Weetwood 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 85 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 33 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (73 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (54 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (54 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (22 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (79 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 160 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202517
May 202522
April 202511
March 202515
February 20257
January 202513
December 202413
November 202414
October 202411
September 20249
August 202413

A total of 113 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202515
May 20253
April 20258
March 202511
February 20253
January 202514
December 202416
November 20247
October 202415
September 202410
August 20246

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 67 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 202515
May 202511
April 20253
March 20256
February 20257
January 20256
December 20247
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 745 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 62.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202585
June 202573
May 202554
April 202554
March 202579
February 202558
January 202556
December 202457
November 202459
October 202452
September 202457
August 202461

A total of 131 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202513
May 202511
April 202517
March 202514
February 20253
January 20258
December 20244
November 202415
October 202412
September 20248
August 202416

A total of 169 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202512
May 202514
April 202511
March 202518
February 20259
January 20258
December 202410
November 202416
October 202412
September 202418
August 20248

A total of 249 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202511
May 202515
April 202522
March 202512
February 202524
January 202527
December 202426
November 202424
October 202421
September 202423
August 202430

A total of 46 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20252
April 20255
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 202412
November 20242
October 20242
September 20248
August 20241

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20254
April 20254
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20241
September 20247

A total of 122 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202511
May 202511
April 202512
March 20257
February 20258
January 20259
December 202411
November 20249
October 202411
September 202412
August 202416

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
April 20253
January 20251
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
November 20241

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
February 20253
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243
August 20241

High Crime Locations Weetwood in July 2025

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

1. Ireland Crescent (Map)
Total14
Public order10
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Stonegate Farm Close (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
3. Iveson Crescent (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order2
4. Moor Grange Rise (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
5. Iveson Drive (Map)
Total6
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Green Crescent (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
Public order1
8. Black Wood Rise (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
9. Woodsley Drive (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
10. Iveson Lawn (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1

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