Crime in Adel & Wharfedale: statistics, rates and trends
1,601 crimes were recorded in Adel & Wharfedale in the 12 months to August 2026, 65.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Adel & Wharfedale
- Questions about crime in Adel & Wharfedale
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (596), shoplifting (167) and anti-social behaviour (144) made up 57% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,398th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Adel & Wharfedale | Leeds | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,601 | 105,688 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 65.9 | 125.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 24,302 | 845,189 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Adel & Wharfedale of any year here (1,601 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it was almost unchanged, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,601 | 65.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,732 | 71.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,850 | 76.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,622 | 66.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,999 | 82.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,635 | 67.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,645 | 67.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,712 | 70.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,614 | 66.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 115 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Adel & Wharfedale recorded notably more burglary (40% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (61% below) and drugs (51% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 133 to 167 and anti-social behaviour rose from 116 to 144, while vehicle crime fell from 129 to 76 and burglary fell from 175 to 121.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 596 | 24.5 | 34.2 | -6% |
| Shoplifting | 167 | 6.9 | 8.5 | +26% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 144 | 5.9 | 15.4 | +24% |
| Burglary | 121 | 5.0 | 3.6 | -31% |
| Public order | 121 | 5.0 | 6.7 | -16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 118 | 4.9 | 6.7 | +6% |
| Other theft | 107 | 4.4 | 6.4 | -16% |
| Vehicle crime | 76 | 3.1 | 5.0 | -41% |
| Other crime | 56 | 2.3 | 2.1 | -24% |
| Drugs | 39 | 1.6 | 3.3 | 0% |
| Robbery | 24 | 1.0 | 1.4 | -11% |
| Possession of weapons | 18 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Adel & Wharfedale; the highest is Kirkstall (131.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Moortown (59.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Adel & Wharfedale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weetwood | 1,870 | 79.4 | +21% |
| Horsforth | 1,620 | 64.9 | -2% |
| Alwoodley | 1,633 | 66.0 | 0% |
| Kirkstall | 2,765 | 131.0 | +99% |
| Moortown | 1,277 | 59.0 | -10% |
| Bramley & Stanningley | 2,954 | 113.9 | +73% |
| Headingley & Hyde Park | 2,893 | 87.1 | +32% |
| Otley & Yeadon | 2,069 | 89.1 | +35% |
The 10 locations below account for 37% of the crime recorded in Adel & Wharfedale over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Victoria Avenue” (139).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Victoria Avenue | 139 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 102 |
| On or near Holt Way | 94 |
| On or near Holtdale Avenue | 53 |
| On or near Raynel Gardens | 37 |
| On or near Supermarket | 37 |
| On or near Holtdale Road | 35 |
| On or near Parking Area | 32 |
| On or near Holtdale Gardens | 31 |
| On or near Holtdale Place | 29 |
Of the 1,457 crimes in Adel & Wharfedale with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 144 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 549 | 37.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 486 | 33.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 142 | 9.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 91 | 6.2% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 65 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 40 | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 32 | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 14 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 13 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Adel & Wharfedale has an estimated population of 24,302 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (9.9%, against 20.3%), more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (47%, against 34%) and fewer households without a car (15%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Adel & Wharfedale average decile 8.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Adel & Wharfedale | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 46.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.3 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 5.9% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Adel & Wharfedale a safe place to live?
Adel & Wharfedale recorded 65.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,398th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary.
What is the most common crime in Adel & Wharfedale?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 596 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (167).
Is crime in Adel & Wharfedale going up or down?
Recorded crime in Adel & Wharfedale was down 8% on the year before: 1,601 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,732 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Adel & Wharfedale?
About 24,302 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Adel & Wharfedale?
Adel & Wharfedale is policed by West Yorkshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.