Crime in Killingbeck & Seacroft: statistics, rates and trends
4,626 crimes were recorded in Killingbeck & Seacroft in the 12 months to August 2026, 158.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Killingbeck & Seacroft
- Questions about crime in Killingbeck & Seacroft
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,903), shoplifting (395) and criminal damage and arson (364) made up 58% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 375th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Killingbeck & Seacroft | Leeds | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 4,626 | 105,688 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 158.0 | 125.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 29,281 | 845,189 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Killingbeck & Seacroft of any year here (4,626 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 23%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 4,626 | 158.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 5,130 | 175.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 5,606 | 191.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 5,761 | 196.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 6,312 | 215.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 5,664 | 193.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 6,045 | 206.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 6,079 | 207.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 5,979 | 204.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 424 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Killingbeck & Seacroft recorded notably more robbery (2.6 times the national rate), other crime (2.6 times the national rate) and burglary (2.6 times the national rate), and notably less theft from the person (51% below). On the year before, possession of weapons rose from 46 to 66 and robbery rose from 77 to 104, while theft from the person fell from 38 to 24 and burglary fell from 332 to 266.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,903 | 65.0 | 34.2 | -14% |
| Shoplifting | 395 | 13.5 | 8.5 | -15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 364 | 12.4 | 6.7 | -14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 360 | 12.3 | 15.4 | +3% |
| Other theft | 331 | 11.3 | 6.4 | +2% |
| Public order | 316 | 10.8 | 6.7 | -17% |
| Burglary | 266 | 9.1 | 3.6 | -20% |
| Vehicle crime | 199 | 6.8 | 5.0 | -6% |
| Other crime | 160 | 5.5 | 2.1 | +10% |
| Drugs | 112 | 3.8 | 3.3 | +3% |
| Robbery | 104 | 3.6 | 1.4 | +35% |
| Possession of weapons | 66 | 2.3 | 1.0 | +43% |
| Bicycle theft | 26 | 0.9 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 24 | 0.8 | 1.7 | -37% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Killingbeck & Seacroft; the highest is Little London & Woodhouse (351.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Moortown (59.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Killingbeck & Seacroft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Gates & Whinmoor | 3,061 | 120.1 | -24% |
| Temple Newsam | 3,091 | 137.7 | -13% |
| Gipton & Harehills | 5,743 | 169.8 | +8% |
| Roundhay | 1,959 | 77.3 | -51% |
| Burmantofts & Richmond Hill | 4,536 | 162.0 | +3% |
| Chapel Allerton | 3,107 | 124.0 | -21% |
| Little London & Woodhouse | 12,817 | 351.4 | +122% |
| Moortown | 1,277 | 59.0 | -63% |
The 10 locations below account for 22% of the crime recorded in Killingbeck & Seacroft over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (371).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 371 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 217 |
| On or near Maryfield Crescent | 59 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 59 |
| On or near Pearsons Court | 55 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 55 |
| On or near Clover Close | 53 |
| On or near Maryfield Vale | 52 |
| On or near Borrowdale Terrace | 49 |
| On or near Hansby Bank | 48 |
Of the 4,266 crimes in Killingbeck & Seacroft with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 360 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,548 | 36.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,511 | 35.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 494 | 11.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 249 | 5.8% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 184 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 94 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 63 | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 56 | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 26 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 25 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 15 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% | 0.3% |
Killingbeck & Seacroft has an estimated population of 29,281 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (42%, against 17%), more households without a car (37%, against 23%) and more residents with no qualifications (27%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Killingbeck & Seacroft average decile 2.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Killingbeck & Seacroft | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 16.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 26.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 36.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 46.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 42.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.2 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 46.1% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Killingbeck & Seacroft a safe place to live?
Killingbeck & Seacroft recorded 158.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 375th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were robbery and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Killingbeck & Seacroft?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,903 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (395).
Is crime in Killingbeck & Seacroft going up or down?
Recorded crime in Killingbeck & Seacroft was down 10% on the year before: 4,626 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 5,130 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Killingbeck & Seacroft?
About 29,281 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Killingbeck & Seacroft?
Killingbeck & Seacroft 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.