Crime Rate in Weetwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Weetwood

The total recorded crimes in Weetwood, Leeds, UK in May 2025 are around 149 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Weetwood crime rate of 2.83 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (54) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (22) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (15) incidents (-31.82% decrease)
Weetwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stonegate Farm Close with total crimes: 12
  • Gordon Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Iveson Approach with total crimes: 5

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 May 2025 the Weetwood has recorded 149 crimes with crime rate of 2.83 ranking 28th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Weetwood)CrimesRank (Weetwood)CrimesRank (Weetwood)
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
Kirkstall335 115,409 64,391 10
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
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

Weetwood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 117 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20258
March 202511
February 20253
January 202514
December 202416
November 20247
October 202415
September 202410
August 20246
July 202424

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 143 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202511
March 202515
February 20257
January 202513
December 202413
November 202414
October 202411
September 20249
August 202413
July 202415

A total of 658 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 59.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202554
April 202554
March 202579
February 202558
January 202556
December 202457
November 202459
October 202452
September 202457
August 202461
July 202471

A total of 123 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.18 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

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

A total of 137 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202511
March 202518
February 20259
January 20258
December 202410
November 202416
October 202412
September 202418
August 20248
July 202413

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 253 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202522
March 202512
February 202524
January 202527
December 202426
November 202424
October 202421
September 202423
August 202430
July 202429

A total of 122 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 202412
November 20242
October 20242
September 20248
August 20241
July 20245

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
January 20251
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Weetwood in May 2025

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

1. Stonegate Farm Close (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting6
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Gordon Drive (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
3. Iveson Approach (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Farnham Close (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Moor Grange Rise (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Iveson Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
9. Iveson Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Iveson Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1

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