Crime in Cross Gates & Whinmoor: statistics, rates and trends
3,061 crimes were recorded in Cross Gates & Whinmoor in the 12 months to August 2026, 120.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Cross Gates & Whinmoor
- Questions about crime in Cross Gates & Whinmoor
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,230), anti-social behaviour (301) and criminal damage and arson (287) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 827th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Cross Gates & Whinmoor | Leeds | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 3,061 | 105,688 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 120.1 | 125.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 25,479 | 845,189 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Cross Gates & Whinmoor peaked in the year to August 2022 (3,692 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (3,021). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 6%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 3,061 | 120.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 3,139 | 123.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 3,021 | 118.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,412 | 133.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,692 | 144.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 3,653 | 143.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,406 | 133.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 3,414 | 134.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 3,263 | 128.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 237 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Cross Gates & Whinmoor recorded notably more burglary (2.5 times the national rate), other crime (78% above the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (67% above the national rate), and notably less drugs (35% below) and vehicle crime (25% below). On the year before, robbery rose from 31 to 48 and criminal damage and arson rose from 230 to 287, while vehicle crime fell from 116 to 95 and burglary fell from 266 to 225.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,230 | 48.3 | 34.2 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 301 | 11.8 | 15.4 | +17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 287 | 11.3 | 6.7 | +25% |
| Shoplifting | 274 | 10.8 | 8.5 | -15% |
| Burglary | 225 | 8.8 | 3.6 | -15% |
| Public order | 210 | 8.2 | 6.7 | -14% |
| Other theft | 196 | 7.7 | 6.4 | +5% |
| Other crime | 96 | 3.8 | 2.1 | -13% |
| Vehicle crime | 95 | 3.7 | 5.0 | -18% |
| Drugs | 54 | 2.1 | 3.3 | +15% |
| Robbery | 48 | 1.9 | 1.4 | +55% |
| Possession of weapons | 27 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Cross Gates & Whinmoor; the highest is Gipton & Harehills (169.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Harewood, Leeds (40.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cross Gates & Whinmoor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Killingbeck & Seacroft | 4,626 | 158.0 | +32% |
| Temple Newsam | 3,091 | 137.7 | +15% |
| Gipton & Harehills | 5,743 | 169.8 | +41% |
| Roundhay | 1,959 | 77.3 | -36% |
| Harewood | 766 | 40.5 | -66% |
| Burmantofts & Richmond Hill | 4,536 | 162.0 | +35% |
| Garforth & Swillington | 1,468 | 70.2 | -42% |
| Chapel Allerton | 3,107 | 124.0 | +3% |
The 10 locations below account for 25% of the crime recorded in Cross Gates & Whinmoor over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Whinmoor Way” (227).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Whinmoor Way | 227 |
| On or near Mill Green View | 91 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 83 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 75 |
| On or near Station Road | 69 |
| On or near Tranquility Walk | 52 |
| On or near Parking Area | 49 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 48 |
| On or near Windmill Court | 41 |
| On or near Hebden Approach | 37 |
Of the 2,760 crimes in Cross Gates & Whinmoor with a recorded outcome, 39% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 301 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,064 | 38.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 962 | 34.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 324 | 11.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 153 | 5.5% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 99 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 47 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 35 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 33 | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 32 | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Cross Gates & Whinmoor has an estimated population of 25,479 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.7%, against 7.9%), less private renting (12%, against 20%) and more social housing (21%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Cross Gates & Whinmoor average decile 5.1 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Cross Gates & Whinmoor | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 26.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 20.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.1 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 13.3% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Cross Gates & Whinmoor a safe place to live?
Cross Gates & Whinmoor recorded 120.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 827th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Cross Gates & Whinmoor?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,230 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (301).
Is crime in Cross Gates & Whinmoor going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cross Gates & Whinmoor was down 2% on the year before: 3,061 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 3,139 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Cross Gates & Whinmoor?
About 25,479 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Cross Gates & Whinmoor?
Cross Gates & Whinmoor 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.