Crime in Adel & Wharfedale: statistics, rates and trends
1,633 crimes were recorded in Adel & Wharfedale in the 12 months to July 2026, 67.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Adel & Wharfedale at a glance
- Crime trends in Adel & Wharfedale
- Types of crime in Adel & Wharfedale
- Adel & Wharfedale compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Adel & Wharfedale
- What happened after crimes were reported in Adel & Wharfedale
- Population and deprivation in Adel & Wharfedale
- Questions about crime in Adel & Wharfedale
- About this data
1,633 crimes were recorded in Adel & Wharfedale in the 12 months to July 2026, 67.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 601 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Adel & Wharfedale has the 2,345th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Adel & Wharfedale | Leeds | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,633 | 106,410 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 67.2 | 125.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 24,302 | 845,189 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Adel & Wharfedale was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,999 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,609). Over the whole period it rose 1%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,633 | 67.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,732 | 71.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,833 | 75.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,651 | 67.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,999 | 82.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,643 | 67.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,633 | 67.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,697 | 69.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,609 | 66.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 151 |
| June 2026 | 137 |
| May 2026 | 135 |
| April 2026 | 126 |
| March 2026 | 134 |
| February 2026 | 106 |
| January 2026 | 117 |
| December 2025 | 157 |
| November 2025 | 135 |
| October 2025 | 162 |
| September 2025 | 126 |
| August 2025 | 147 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Adel & Wharfedale over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for burglary.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+26%) and criminal damage and arson (+18%). The largest falls were in burglary (-31%) and vehicle crime (-31%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 601 | 24.7 | 0.72 | -5% |
| Shoplifting | 172 | 7.1 | 0.85 | +26% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 134 | 5.5 | 0.36 | +16% |
| Public order | 125 | 5.1 | 0.77 | -22% |
| Burglary | 123 | 5.1 | 1.43 | -31% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 123 | 5.1 | 0.75 | +18% |
| Other theft | 110 | 4.5 | 0.71 | -11% |
| Vehicle crime | 85 | 3.5 | 0.71 | -31% |
| Other crime | 62 | 2.6 | 1.21 | -10% |
| Drugs | 41 | 1.7 | 0.52 | +14% |
| Robbery | 25 | 1.0 | 0.76 | -11% |
| Possession of weapons | 17 | 0.7 | 0.72 | +112% |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 0.4 | 0.24 | +11% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.2 | 0.25 | -17% |
Violence and sexual offences in Adel & Wharfedale
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Adel & Wharfedale recorded 601 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 36.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Adel & Wharfedale
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Adel & Wharfedale recorded 172 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Adel & Wharfedale
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Adel & Wharfedale recorded 134 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Adel & Wharfedale
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Adel & Wharfedale recorded 125 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Adel & Wharfedale
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Adel & Wharfedale recorded 123 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Adel & Wharfedale
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Adel & Wharfedale recorded 123 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Adel & Wharfedale
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Adel & Wharfedale recorded 110 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Adel & Wharfedale
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Adel & Wharfedale recorded 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Adel & Wharfedale
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Adel & Wharfedale recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Adel & Wharfedale
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Adel & Wharfedale recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Adel & Wharfedale
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Adel & Wharfedale recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Adel & Wharfedale
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Adel & Wharfedale recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 112% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Adel & Wharfedale
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Adel & Wharfedale recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Adel & Wharfedale
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Adel & Wharfedale recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Adel & Wharfedale, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Adel & Wharfedale.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Adel & Wharfedale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weetwood | 1,887 | 80.1 | +19% |
| Horsforth | 1,629 | 65.2 | -3% |
| Alwoodley | 1,611 | 65.1 | -3% |
| Kirkstall | 2,805 | 132.9 | +98% |
| Moortown | 1,282 | 59.2 | -12% |
| Bramley & Stanningley | 2,965 | 114.4 | +70% |
| Headingley & Hyde Park | 2,866 | 86.3 | +28% |
| Otley & Yeadon | 2,038 | 87.7 | +31% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Adel & Wharfedale over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Victoria Avenue | 144 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 104 |
| On or near Holt Way | 93 |
| On or near Holtdale Avenue | 50 |
| On or near Holtdale Road | 37 |
| On or near Raynel Gardens | 37 |
| On or near Supermarket | 35 |
| On or near Holtdale Gardens | 33 |
| On or near Parking Area | 33 |
| On or near Holtdale Way | 31 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Adel & Wharfedale over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 564 | 34.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 501 | 30.7% |
| Under investigation | 161 | 9.9% |
| Not recorded | 134 | 8.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 93 | 5.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 62 | 3.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 37 | 2.3% |
| Local resolution | 35 | 2.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 0.9% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 13 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.4% |
Adel & Wharfedale has an estimated population of 24,302. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Adel & Wharfedale sits in decile 8.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Adel & Wharfedale |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.0% |
| Social rented homes | 10.9% |
| Private rented homes | 9.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.3 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 5.9% |
Is Adel & Wharfedale a safe place to live?
Adel & Wharfedale recorded 67.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Adel & Wharfedale?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 601 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (172).
Is crime in Adel & Wharfedale going up or down?
Recorded crime in Adel & Wharfedale was down 6% on the year before: 1,633 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,732 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Adel & Wharfedale?
Adel & Wharfedale is policed by West Yorkshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Adel & Wharfedale. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.