Crime in Kippax & Methley: statistics, rates and trends
1,576 crimes were recorded in Kippax & Methley in the 12 months to August 2026, 68.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Kippax & Methley at a glance
- Crime trends in Kippax & Methley
- Types of crime in Kippax & Methley
- Kippax & Methley compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Kippax & Methley
- What happened after crimes were reported in Kippax & Methley
- Demographics of Kippax & Methley
- Questions about crime in Kippax & Methley
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (626), anti-social behaviour (257) and criminal damage and arson (139) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,297th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Kippax & Methley | Leeds | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,576 | 105,688 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 68.4 | 125.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 23,057 | 845,189 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Kippax & Methley peaked in the year to August 2022 (1,821 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (1,476). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 4%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,576 | 68.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,631 | 70.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,476 | 64.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,785 | 77.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,821 | 79.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,667 | 72.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,551 | 67.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,716 | 74.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,644 | 71.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 143 |
| July 2026 | 138 |
| June 2026 | 139 |
| May 2026 | 189 |
| April 2026 | 132 |
| March 2026 | 130 |
| February 2026 | 135 |
| January 2026 | 101 |
| December 2025 | 119 |
| November 2025 | 135 |
| October 2025 | 99 |
| September 2025 | 116 |
Compared with England and Wales, Kippax & Methley recorded notably more burglary (34% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (67% below) and drugs (60% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 49 to 64 and drugs rose from 23 to 30, while other crime fell from 60 to 49.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 626 | 27.2 | 34.2 | -14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 257 | 11.1 | 15.4 | +17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 139 | 6.0 | 6.7 | -3% |
| Burglary | 110 | 4.8 | 3.6 | -8% |
| Public order | 95 | 4.1 | 6.7 | -12% |
| Other theft | 91 | 3.9 | 6.4 | +12% |
| Vehicle crime | 86 | 3.7 | 5.0 | +5% |
| Shoplifting | 64 | 2.8 | 8.5 | +31% |
| Other crime | 49 | 2.1 | 2.1 | -18% |
| Drugs | 30 | 1.3 | 3.3 | +30% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Kippax & Methley.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kippax & Methley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garforth & Swillington | 1,468 | 70.2 | +3% |
| Rothwell | 1,943 | 91.2 | +33% |
| Temple Newsam | 3,091 | 137.7 | +101% |
| Cross Gates & Whinmoor | 3,061 | 120.1 | +76% |
| Killingbeck & Seacroft | 4,626 | 158.0 | +131% |
| Burmantofts & Richmond Hill | 4,536 | 162.0 | +137% |
| Middleton Park | 4,634 | 149.7 | +119% |
| Gipton & Harehills | 5,743 | 169.8 | +148% |
The 10 locations below account for 21% of the crime recorded in Kippax & Methley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (77).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 77 |
| On or near High Street | 68 |
| On or near Leeds Road | 36 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 27 |
| On or near Pit Lane | 22 |
| On or near Highfield Grove | 21 |
| On or near Woodend Crescent | 21 |
| On or near Cross Hills Drive | 20 |
| On or near Great North Road | 20 |
| On or near Silkstone Square | 20 |
Of the 1,319 crimes in Kippax & Methley with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 257 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 511 | 38.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 472 | 35.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 160 | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 58 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 44 | 3.3% | 5.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 23 | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 11 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Kippax & Methley has an estimated population of 23,057 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (12%, against 20%), fewer students (5.0%, against 7.9%) and fewer households without a car (15%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Kippax & Methley average decile 6.1 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Kippax & Methley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Kippax & Methley a safe place to live?
Kippax & Methley recorded 68.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,297th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary.
What is the most common crime in Kippax & Methley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 626 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (257).
Is crime in Kippax & Methley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kippax & Methley was down 3% on the year before: 1,576 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,631 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Kippax & Methley?
About 23,057 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Kippax & Methley?
Kippax & Methley 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.