Crime Rate in Wetherby: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wetherby

The total recorded crimes in Wetherby, Leeds, UK in May 2025 are around 149 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wetherby crime rate of 6.13 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (69) incidents (-11.54% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (11.76% increase)
  • Burglary: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
Wetherby Crime Hotspots

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

  • Carr Lane with total crimes: 25
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 19
  • Rudgate Green with total crimes: 13

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 areas in the Leeds.

    • 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 areas in the Leeds.

  • 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 May 2025 the Wetherby has recorded 149 crimes with crime rate of 6.13 ranking 27th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wetherby)CrimesRank (Wetherby)CrimesRank (Wetherby)
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
Weetwood149 282,131 222,112 22
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
Kippax & Methley144 291,696 301,685 28
Moortown116 311,599 311,434 31
Garforth & Swillington107 321,339 321,302 32
Harewood71 33768 33886 33

Wetherby Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (69 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (78 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (17 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (70 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20259
March 202511
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20247
July 20247

A total of 762 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 69.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202569
April 202578
March 202570
February 202548
January 202574
December 202465
November 202459
October 202468
September 202463
August 202493
July 202475

A total of 89 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
December 20247
November 20243
October 20245
September 202411
August 202434
July 20248

A total of 46 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20244
September 20244
August 202415
July 20241

A total of 77 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20259
March 20259
February 20253
January 20255
December 20245
November 202411
October 20241
September 202412
August 20247
July 20246

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20257
March 20255
February 20255
January 20255
December 20248
November 20245
October 20246
September 20245
August 202412
July 20246

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20244
July 20241

A total of 118 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.73 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202514
March 202510
February 20258
January 202513
December 20247
November 202413
October 202411
September 202412
August 202411
July 202412

A total of 90 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.18 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202511
March 20258
February 20254
January 20252
December 202411
November 202412
October 202416
September 20248
August 20243
July 20249

A total of 83 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20258
March 202510
February 20255
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20246
September 202420
August 202415
July 20244

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 136 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.36 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202517
March 202512
February 202522
January 20255
December 202410
November 202411
October 202410
September 20247
August 202413
July 202410

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
September 20241
July 20242

A total of 20 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
September 20242
August 202416

High Crime Locations Wetherby in May 2025

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

1. Carr Lane (Map)
Total25
Violence and sexual offences15
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting15
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
3. Rudgate Green (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences8
Other crime4
Drugs1
4. Nursery Garth (Map)
Total3
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. B1224 (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Micklethwaite Stables (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Moor Side (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
8. Willow Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
9. Audby Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. The Chase (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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