Crime in Killingbeck & Seacroft: statistics, rates and trends
4,657 crimes were recorded in Killingbeck & Seacroft in the 12 months to July 2026, 159.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Killingbeck & Seacroft at a glance
- Crime trends in Killingbeck & Seacroft
- Types of crime in Killingbeck & Seacroft
- Killingbeck & Seacroft compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Killingbeck & Seacroft
- What happened after crimes were reported in Killingbeck & Seacroft
- Population and deprivation in Killingbeck & Seacroft
- Questions about crime in Killingbeck & Seacroft
- About this data
4,657 crimes were recorded in Killingbeck & Seacroft in the 12 months to July 2026, 159.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,954 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Killingbeck & Seacroft has the 373rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Killingbeck & Seacroft | Leeds | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 4,657 | 106,410 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 159.0 | 125.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 29,281 | 845,189 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Killingbeck & Seacroft was highest in the year to July 2022 (6,272 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (4,657). Over the whole period it fell 23%, 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 | 4,657 | 159.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 5,105 | 174.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 5,650 | 193.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 5,835 | 199.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 6,272 | 214.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 5,739 | 196.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 5,961 | 203.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 6,067 | 207.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 6,021 | 205.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 385 |
| June 2026 | 394 |
| May 2026 | 411 |
| April 2026 | 393 |
| March 2026 | 415 |
| February 2026 | 338 |
| January 2026 | 377 |
| December 2025 | 357 |
| November 2025 | 390 |
| October 2025 | 381 |
| September 2025 | 361 |
| August 2025 | 455 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Killingbeck & Seacroft 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 (+51%) and possession of weapons (+28%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-20%) and burglary (-20%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,954 | 66.7 | 1.95 | -11% |
| Shoplifting | 385 | 13.1 | 1.59 | -19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 367 | 12.5 | 1.85 | -13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 360 | 12.3 | 0.80 | +7% |
| Other theft | 326 | 11.1 | 1.74 | -2% |
| Public order | 314 | 10.7 | 1.61 | -18% |
| Burglary | 269 | 9.2 | 2.60 | -20% |
| Vehicle crime | 197 | 6.7 | 1.37 | -3% |
| Other crime | 158 | 5.4 | 2.56 | +9% |
| Robbery | 106 | 3.6 | 2.68 | +51% |
| Drugs | 105 | 3.6 | 1.10 | -3% |
| Possession of weapons | 60 | 2.0 | 2.11 | +28% |
| Bicycle theft | 28 | 1.0 | 1.16 | +75% |
| Theft from the person | 28 | 1.0 | 0.57 | -20% |
Violence and sexual offences in Killingbeck & Seacroft
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Killingbeck & Seacroft recorded 1,954 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (66.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 42.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Killingbeck & Seacroft
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Killingbeck & Seacroft recorded 385 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Killingbeck & Seacroft
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Killingbeck & Seacroft recorded 367 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Killingbeck & Seacroft
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Killingbeck & Seacroft recorded 360 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Killingbeck & Seacroft
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Killingbeck & Seacroft recorded 326 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Killingbeck & Seacroft
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Killingbeck & Seacroft recorded 314 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Killingbeck & Seacroft
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Killingbeck & Seacroft recorded 269 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Killingbeck & Seacroft
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Killingbeck & Seacroft recorded 197 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Killingbeck & Seacroft
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Killingbeck & Seacroft recorded 158 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Killingbeck & Seacroft
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Killingbeck & Seacroft recorded 106 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 51% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Killingbeck & Seacroft
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Killingbeck & Seacroft recorded 105 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Killingbeck & Seacroft
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Killingbeck & Seacroft recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Killingbeck & Seacroft
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Killingbeck & Seacroft recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Killingbeck & Seacroft
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Killingbeck & Seacroft recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Killingbeck & Seacroft, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Killingbeck & Seacroft.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Killingbeck & Seacroft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Gates & Whinmoor | 3,131 | 122.9 | -23% |
| Temple Newsam | 3,095 | 137.9 | -13% |
| Gipton & Harehills | 5,868 | 173.5 | +9% |
| Roundhay | 1,937 | 76.4 | -52% |
| Burmantofts & Richmond Hill | 4,588 | 163.9 | +3% |
| Chapel Allerton | 3,078 | 122.9 | -23% |
| Little London & Woodhouse | 12,728 | 348.9 | +119% |
| Moortown | 1,282 | 59.2 | -63% |
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 Killingbeck & Seacroft over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 377 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 209 |
| On or near Clover Close | 58 |
| On or near Pearsons Court | 58 |
| On or near Maryfield Crescent | 56 |
| On or near Hansby Bank | 54 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 54 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 52 |
| On or near Seacroft Crescent | 51 |
| On or near Studfold View | 50 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Killingbeck & Seacroft 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 | 1,576 | 33.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,566 | 33.6% |
| Under investigation | 469 | 10.1% |
| Not recorded | 360 | 7.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 232 | 5.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 183 | 3.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 98 | 2.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 57 | 1.2% |
| Local resolution | 56 | 1.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 23 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 20 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 15 | 0.3% |
Killingbeck & Seacroft has an estimated population of 29,281. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Killingbeck & Seacroft sits in decile 2.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Killingbeck & Seacroft |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 46.1% |
| Social rented homes | 42.0% |
| Private rented homes | 11.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.2 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 46.1% |
Is Killingbeck & Seacroft a safe place to live?
Killingbeck & Seacroft recorded 159.0 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 Killingbeck & Seacroft?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,954 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (385).
Is crime in Killingbeck & Seacroft going up or down?
Recorded crime in Killingbeck & Seacroft was down 9% on the year before: 4,657 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 5,105 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Killingbeck & Seacroft?
Killingbeck & Seacroft 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 Killingbeck & Seacroft. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.