Crime Rate in Wetherby: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wetherby

The total recorded crimes in Wetherby, Leeds, UK in February 2025 are around 103 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wetherby crime rate of 4.24 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 Wetherby, encompassing approximately 24,318 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (-35.14% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (22) incidents (340.00% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (-38.46% decrease)
Wetherby Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rudgate Green with total crimes: 14
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Carr Lane with total crimes: 10

How safe is Wetherby?

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

  • Relative to Leeds:

    • In 2024, Wetherby demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Leeds average, with 1851 crimes compared to 4001.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Wetherby recorded fewer crimes than 28 out of 32 other cities.

    • In 2023, Wetherby had fewer crimes than the Leeds average, with 1,616 crimes compared to 3,906. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Wetherby recorded fewer crimes than 28 out of 32 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wetherby Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Wetherby has recorded 103 crimes with crime rate of 4.24 ranking 29th out of 32 in the Leeds, UK

In 2024, the total Wetherby crimes were 1,851. The crime rate of Wetherby in 2024 was 76.12 (year) or 6.34 (month) ranking it 29 dangerous area in the Leeds.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wetherby were around 1,616 crimes with yearly crime rate of 66.45 (year) or 5.54 (month) ranking 29 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
Weetwood127 232,131 222,112 22
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
Garforth & Swillington92 301,339 321,302 32
Moortown84 321,599 311,434 31
Harewood46 33768 33886 33

Wetherby 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 48 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (74 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 65 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (59 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (68 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (63 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (20 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (93 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (34 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 75 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (160 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (80 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (72 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (16 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (62 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 919 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 76.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 160 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202548
January 202574
December 202465
November 202459
October 202468
September 202463
August 202493
July 202475
June 2024160
May 202480
April 202472
March 202462

A total of 105 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20252
December 202411
November 202412
October 202416
September 20248
August 20243
July 20249
June 202420
May 20248
April 202410
March 20242

A total of 140 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 202513
December 20247
November 202413
October 202411
September 202412
August 202411
July 202412
June 202430
May 20246
April 20248
March 20249

A total of 81 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20255
December 20248
November 20245
October 20246
September 20245
August 202412
July 20246
June 202410
May 20243
April 20247
March 20249

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20244
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241

A total of 126 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20254
December 20247
November 20243
October 20245
September 202411
August 202434
July 20248
June 202420
May 202411
April 202410
March 202410

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

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241

A total of 157 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202522
January 20255
December 202410
November 202411
October 202410
September 20247
August 202413
July 202410
June 202426
May 202412
April 202416
March 202415

A total of 76 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20246
September 202420
August 202415
July 20244
June 20248
May 20241
April 20243
March 20246

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20244
September 20244
August 202415
July 20241
June 20248
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243

A total of 67 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20247
July 20247
June 202418
May 202410
April 20248
March 20244

A total of 84 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20255
December 20245
November 202411
October 20241
September 202412
August 20247
July 20246
June 202414
May 20249
April 20245
March 20246

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20242
August 202416
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20242
March 20241

High Crime Locations Wetherby in February 2025

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

1. Rudgate Green (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Robbery1
3. Carr Lane (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Burrel Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
7. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
8. Horsefair (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
9. Winnow Lane (Map)
Total3
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. St James'S Street (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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