Crime in Cross Gates & Whinmoor: statistics, rates and trends
3,131 crimes were recorded in Cross Gates & Whinmoor in the 12 months to July 2026, 122.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Cross Gates & Whinmoor at a glance
- Crime trends in Cross Gates & Whinmoor
- Types of crime in Cross Gates & Whinmoor
- Cross Gates & Whinmoor compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Cross Gates & Whinmoor
- What happened after crimes were reported in Cross Gates & Whinmoor
- Population and deprivation in Cross Gates & Whinmoor
- Questions about crime in Cross Gates & Whinmoor
- About this data
3,131 crimes were recorded in Cross Gates & Whinmoor in the 12 months to July 2026, 122.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,263 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Cross Gates & Whinmoor has the 789th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Cross Gates & Whinmoor | Leeds | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 3,131 | 106,410 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 122.9 | 125.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 25,479 | 845,189 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Cross Gates & Whinmoor was highest in the year to July 2021 (3,681 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (3,010). Over the whole period it fell 2%, 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 | 3,131 | 122.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 3,096 | 121.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 3,010 | 118.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 3,547 | 139.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 3,649 | 143.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 3,681 | 144.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 3,322 | 130.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 3,457 | 135.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 3,201 | 125.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 296 |
| June 2026 | 232 |
| May 2026 | 305 |
| April 2026 | 257 |
| March 2026 | 261 |
| February 2026 | 250 |
| January 2026 | 256 |
| December 2025 | 223 |
| November 2025 | 212 |
| October 2025 | 282 |
| September 2025 | 250 |
| August 2025 | 307 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Cross Gates & Whinmoor 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 violence and sexual offences, shoplifting, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in robbery (+60%) and drugs (+39%). The largest falls were in burglary (-17%) and other crime (-16%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,263 | 49.6 | 1.45 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 302 | 11.9 | 0.77 | +18% |
| Shoplifting | 302 | 11.9 | 1.43 | +1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 280 | 11.0 | 1.62 | +18% |
| Burglary | 220 | 8.6 | 2.44 | -17% |
| Public order | 213 | 8.4 | 1.26 | -15% |
| Other theft | 195 | 7.7 | 1.20 | +8% |
| Vehicle crime | 103 | 4.0 | 0.82 | -3% |
| Other crime | 95 | 3.7 | 1.77 | -16% |
| Drugs | 57 | 2.2 | 0.68 | +39% |
| Robbery | 48 | 1.9 | 1.39 | +60% |
| Possession of weapons | 29 | 1.1 | 1.17 | +93% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 0.5 | 0.57 | +33% |
| Theft from the person | 12 | 0.5 | 0.28 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Cross Gates & Whinmoor
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Cross Gates & Whinmoor recorded 1,263 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (49.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 40.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Cross Gates & Whinmoor
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Cross Gates & Whinmoor recorded 302 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Cross Gates & Whinmoor
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Cross Gates & Whinmoor recorded 302 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Cross Gates & Whinmoor
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Cross Gates & Whinmoor recorded 280 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Cross Gates & Whinmoor
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Cross Gates & Whinmoor recorded 220 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Cross Gates & Whinmoor
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Cross Gates & Whinmoor recorded 213 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Cross Gates & Whinmoor
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Cross Gates & Whinmoor recorded 195 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Cross Gates & Whinmoor
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Cross Gates & Whinmoor recorded 103 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Cross Gates & Whinmoor
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Cross Gates & Whinmoor recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Cross Gates & Whinmoor
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Cross Gates & Whinmoor recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Cross Gates & Whinmoor
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Cross Gates & Whinmoor recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Cross Gates & Whinmoor
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Cross Gates & Whinmoor recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 93% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Cross Gates & Whinmoor
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Cross Gates & Whinmoor recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Cross Gates & Whinmoor
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Cross Gates & Whinmoor recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Cross Gates & Whinmoor, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Cross Gates & Whinmoor.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cross Gates & Whinmoor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Killingbeck & Seacroft | 4,657 | 159.0 | +29% |
| Temple Newsam | 3,095 | 137.9 | +12% |
| Gipton & Harehills | 5,868 | 173.5 | +41% |
| Roundhay | 1,937 | 76.4 | -38% |
| Harewood | 755 | 39.9 | -68% |
| Burmantofts & Richmond Hill | 4,588 | 163.9 | +33% |
| Garforth & Swillington | 1,491 | 71.3 | -42% |
| Chapel Allerton | 3,078 | 122.9 | +0% |
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 Cross Gates & Whinmoor over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Whinmoor Way | 250 |
| On or near Mill Green View | 96 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 85 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 77 |
| On or near Station Road | 65 |
| On or near Tranquility Walk | 52 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 49 |
| On or near Parking Area | 48 |
| On or near Windmill Court | 42 |
| On or near Hebden Approach | 37 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Cross Gates & Whinmoor 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 | 1,066 | 34.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 993 | 31.7% |
| Under investigation | 359 | 11.5% |
| Not recorded | 302 | 9.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 153 | 4.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 87 | 2.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 63 | 2.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 35 | 1.1% |
| Local resolution | 31 | 1.0% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 30 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.1% |
Cross Gates & Whinmoor has an estimated population of 25,479. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Cross Gates & Whinmoor sits in decile 5.1, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Cross Gates & Whinmoor |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.8% |
| Social rented homes | 20.8% |
| Private rented homes | 12.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.1 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 13.3% |
Is Cross Gates & Whinmoor a safe place to live?
Cross Gates & Whinmoor recorded 122.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Cross Gates & Whinmoor?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,263 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (302).
Is crime in Cross Gates & Whinmoor going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cross Gates & Whinmoor was up 1% on the year before: 3,131 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 3,096 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Cross Gates & Whinmoor?
Cross Gates & Whinmoor 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 Cross Gates & Whinmoor. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.