Crime in Gipton & Harehills: statistics, rates and trends
5,868 crimes were recorded in Gipton & Harehills in the 12 months to July 2026, 173.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Gipton & Harehills at a glance
- Crime trends in Gipton & Harehills
- Types of crime in Gipton & Harehills
- Gipton & Harehills compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Gipton & Harehills
- What happened after crimes were reported in Gipton & Harehills
- Population and deprivation in Gipton & Harehills
- Questions about crime in Gipton & Harehills
- About this data
5,868 crimes were recorded in Gipton & Harehills in the 12 months to July 2026, 173.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 2,481 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Gipton & Harehills has the 290th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Gipton & Harehills | Leeds | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 5,868 | 106,410 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 173.5 | 125.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 33,814 | 845,189 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Gipton & Harehills was highest in the year to July 2022 (7,626 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (5,868). Over the whole period it fell 18%, 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 | 5,868 | 173.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 6,181 | 182.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 6,007 | 177.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 7,160 | 211.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 7,626 | 225.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 6,944 | 205.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 6,726 | 198.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 7,197 | 212.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 7,182 | 212.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 538 |
| June 2026 | 523 |
| May 2026 | 553 |
| April 2026 | 492 |
| March 2026 | 435 |
| February 2026 | 399 |
| January 2026 | 437 |
| December 2025 | 432 |
| November 2025 | 466 |
| October 2025 | 500 |
| September 2025 | 506 |
| August 2025 | 587 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Gipton & Harehills 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, criminal damage and arson, public order.
The largest increases were in robbery (+33%) and possession of weapons (+19%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-32%) and shoplifting (-31%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2,481 | 73.4 | 2.14 | -1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 457 | 13.5 | 1.99 | -3% |
| Public order | 381 | 11.3 | 1.70 | -27% |
| Other theft | 361 | 10.7 | 1.67 | +9% |
| Vehicle crime | 344 | 10.2 | 2.07 | -32% |
| Burglary | 333 | 9.8 | 2.78 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 331 | 9.8 | 0.64 | -3% |
| Drugs | 327 | 9.7 | 2.96 | +14% |
| Shoplifting | 300 | 8.9 | 1.07 | -31% |
| Other crime | 196 | 5.8 | 2.74 | -3% |
| Robbery | 165 | 4.9 | 3.61 | +33% |
| Possession of weapons | 100 | 3.0 | 3.05 | +19% |
| Theft from the person | 54 | 1.6 | 0.95 | +17% |
| Bicycle theft | 38 | 1.1 | 1.37 | +15% |
Violence and sexual offences in Gipton & Harehills
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Gipton & Harehills recorded 2,481 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (73.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 42.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Gipton & Harehills
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Gipton & Harehills recorded 457 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Gipton & Harehills
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Gipton & Harehills recorded 381 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Gipton & Harehills
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Gipton & Harehills recorded 361 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Gipton & Harehills
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Gipton & Harehills recorded 344 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Gipton & Harehills
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Gipton & Harehills recorded 333 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Gipton & Harehills
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Gipton & Harehills recorded 331 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Gipton & Harehills
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Gipton & Harehills recorded 327 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Gipton & Harehills
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Gipton & Harehills recorded 300 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Gipton & Harehills
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Gipton & Harehills recorded 196 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Gipton & Harehills
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Gipton & Harehills recorded 165 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Gipton & Harehills
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Gipton & Harehills recorded 100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Gipton & Harehills
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Gipton & Harehills recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Gipton & Harehills
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Gipton & Harehills recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Gipton & Harehills, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Gipton & Harehills.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Gipton & Harehills |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burmantofts & Richmond Hill | 4,588 | 163.9 | -6% |
| Chapel Allerton | 3,078 | 122.9 | -29% |
| Roundhay | 1,937 | 76.4 | -56% |
| Killingbeck & Seacroft | 4,657 | 159.0 | -8% |
| Little London & Woodhouse | 12,728 | 348.9 | +101% |
| Temple Newsam | 3,095 | 137.9 | -21% |
| Moortown | 1,282 | 59.2 | -66% |
| Hunslet & Riverside | 8,834 | 271.6 | +57% |
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 Gipton & Harehills over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Coldcotes Drive | 197 |
| On or near Supermarket | 177 |
| On or near Parking Area | 112 |
| On or near Back Broughton Terrace | 111 |
| On or near Brookfield Avenue | 98 |
| On or near Lambton Grove | 86 |
| On or near Bexley View | 73 |
| On or near Conway View | 66 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 65 |
| On or near Foundry Lane | 63 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Gipton & Harehills 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 | 2,128 | 36.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,877 | 32.0% |
| Under investigation | 700 | 11.9% |
| Not recorded | 331 | 5.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 230 | 3.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 222 | 3.8% |
| Local resolution | 129 | 2.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 112 | 1.9% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 67 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 34 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 19 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.2% |
Gipton & Harehills has an estimated population of 33,814. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Gipton & Harehills sits in decile 1.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Gipton & Harehills |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 26.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 66.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 32.2% |
| Social rented homes | 35.3% |
| Private rented homes | 32.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.2 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 76.8% |
Is Gipton & Harehills a safe place to live?
Gipton & Harehills recorded 173.5 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 Gipton & Harehills?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 2,481 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (457).
Is crime in Gipton & Harehills going up or down?
Recorded crime in Gipton & Harehills was down 5% on the year before: 5,868 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 6,181 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Gipton & Harehills?
Gipton & Harehills 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 Gipton & Harehills. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.