Crime in Kippax & Methley: statistics, rates and trends
1,579 crimes were recorded in Kippax & Methley in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Kippax & Methley
- Questions about crime in Kippax & Methley
- About this data
1,579 crimes were recorded in Kippax & Methley in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 653 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Kippax & Methley has the 2,284th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Kippax & Methley | Leeds | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,579 | 106,410 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 68.5 | 125.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 23,057 | 845,189 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Kippax & Methley was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,815 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (1,516). Over the whole period it fell 3%, 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 | 1,579 | 68.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,593 | 69.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,516 | 65.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,815 | 78.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,768 | 76.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,717 | 74.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,529 | 66.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,707 | 74.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,633 | 70.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 137 |
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 147 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Kippax & Methley 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 burglary.
The largest increases were in drugs (+32%) and shoplifting (+23%). The largest falls were in other crime (-16%) and public order (-14%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 653 | 28.3 | 0.83 | -9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 247 | 10.7 | 0.70 | +21% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 132 | 5.7 | 0.84 | -10% |
| Burglary | 108 | 4.7 | 1.32 | -2% |
| Public order | 96 | 4.2 | 0.63 | -14% |
| Other theft | 91 | 3.9 | 0.62 | +18% |
| Vehicle crime | 88 | 3.8 | 0.77 | +7% |
| Shoplifting | 58 | 2.5 | 0.30 | +23% |
| Other crime | 51 | 2.2 | 1.05 | -16% |
| Drugs | 29 | 1.3 | 0.38 | +32% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.3 | 0.37 | +133% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.3 | 0.31 | +17% |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.3 | 0.22 | +75% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.2 | 0.13 | +25% |
Violence and sexual offences in Kippax & Methley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Kippax & Methley recorded 653 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 41.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Kippax & Methley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Kippax & Methley recorded 247 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 15.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Kippax & Methley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Kippax & Methley recorded 132 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Kippax & Methley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Kippax & Methley recorded 108 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Kippax & Methley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Kippax & Methley recorded 96 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Kippax & Methley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Kippax & Methley recorded 91 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Kippax & Methley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Kippax & Methley recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Kippax & Methley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Kippax & Methley recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Kippax & Methley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Kippax & Methley recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Kippax & Methley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Kippax & Methley recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Kippax & Methley
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Kippax & Methley recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Kippax & Methley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Kippax & Methley recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Kippax & Methley
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Kippax & Methley recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Kippax & Methley
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Kippax & Methley recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Kippax & Methley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Kippax & Methley.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kippax & Methley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garforth & Swillington | 1,491 | 71.3 | +4% |
| Rothwell | 1,976 | 92.7 | +35% |
| Temple Newsam | 3,095 | 137.9 | +101% |
| Cross Gates & Whinmoor | 3,131 | 122.9 | +79% |
| Killingbeck & Seacroft | 4,657 | 159.0 | +132% |
| Burmantofts & Richmond Hill | 4,588 | 163.9 | +139% |
| Middleton Park | 4,727 | 152.7 | +123% |
| Gipton & Harehills | 5,868 | 173.5 | +153% |
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 Kippax & Methley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 76 |
| On or near High Street | 63 |
| On or near Leeds Road | 35 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 33 |
| On or near Pit Lane | 23 |
| On or near Silkstone Square | 22 |
| On or near Great North Road | 20 |
| On or near Highfield Grove | 20 |
| On or near Mount Pleasant | 20 |
| On or near Bluebell View | 19 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Kippax & Methley 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 538 | 34.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 470 | 29.8% |
| Not recorded | 247 | 15.6% |
| Under investigation | 157 | 9.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 61 | 3.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 37 | 2.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 23 | 1.5% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 11 | 0.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 0.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.3% |
Kippax & Methley has an estimated population of 23,057. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Kippax & Methley sits in decile 6.1, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Kippax & Methley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.1% |
| Social rented homes | 13.0% |
| Private rented homes | 11.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.1 |
Is Kippax & Methley a safe place to live?
Kippax & Methley recorded 68.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Kippax & Methley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 653 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (247).
Is crime in Kippax & Methley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kippax & Methley was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,579 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,593 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Kippax & Methley?
Kippax & Methley 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 Kippax & Methley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.