Crime in Kirkstall: statistics, rates and trends
2,805 crimes were recorded in Kirkstall in the 12 months to July 2026, 132.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Kirkstall at a glance
- Crime trends in Kirkstall
- Types of crime in Kirkstall
- Kirkstall compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Kirkstall
- What happened after crimes were reported in Kirkstall
- Population and deprivation in Kirkstall
- Questions about crime in Kirkstall
- About this data
2,805 crimes were recorded in Kirkstall in the 12 months to July 2026, 132.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 953 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Kirkstall has the 627th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Kirkstall | Leeds | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,805 | 106,410 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 132.9 | 125.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 21,104 | 845,189 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Kirkstall was highest in the year to July 2024 (3,441 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (2,805). Over the whole period it fell 11%, 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 | 2,805 | 132.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 3,116 | 147.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 3,441 | 163.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,941 | 139.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 3,090 | 146.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 3,001 | 142.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 3,025 | 143.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 3,081 | 146.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 3,138 | 148.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 251 |
| June 2026 | 248 |
| May 2026 | 287 |
| April 2026 | 249 |
| March 2026 | 236 |
| February 2026 | 228 |
| January 2026 | 241 |
| December 2025 | 195 |
| November 2025 | 195 |
| October 2025 | 224 |
| September 2025 | 199 |
| August 2025 | 252 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Kirkstall 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, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+28%) and other crime (+21%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-30%) and public order (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 953 | 45.2 | 1.32 | -12% |
| Shoplifting | 379 | 18.0 | 2.17 | -30% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 264 | 12.5 | 0.82 | +28% |
| Vehicle crime | 242 | 11.5 | 2.33 | +6% |
| Public order | 194 | 9.2 | 1.38 | -27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 174 | 8.2 | 1.22 | -8% |
| Other theft | 154 | 7.3 | 1.14 | -19% |
| Burglary | 144 | 6.8 | 1.93 | +3% |
| Other crime | 85 | 4.0 | 1.91 | +21% |
| Robbery | 64 | 3.0 | 2.24 | +7% |
| Drugs | 58 | 2.7 | 0.84 | +9% |
| Bicycle theft | 44 | 2.1 | 2.53 | -17% |
| Possession of weapons | 33 | 1.6 | 1.61 | +74% |
| Theft from the person | 17 | 0.8 | 0.48 | -6% |
Violence and sexual offences in Kirkstall
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Kirkstall recorded 953 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (45.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 34.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Kirkstall
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Kirkstall recorded 379 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 13.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Kirkstall
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Kirkstall recorded 264 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Kirkstall
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Kirkstall recorded 242 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Kirkstall
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Kirkstall recorded 194 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Kirkstall
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Kirkstall recorded 174 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Kirkstall
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Kirkstall recorded 154 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Kirkstall
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Kirkstall recorded 144 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Kirkstall
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Kirkstall recorded 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Kirkstall
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Kirkstall recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Kirkstall
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Kirkstall recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Kirkstall
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Kirkstall recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Kirkstall
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Kirkstall recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 74% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Kirkstall
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Kirkstall recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Kirkstall, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Kirkstall.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kirkstall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weetwood | 1,887 | 80.1 | -40% |
| Headingley & Hyde Park | 2,866 | 86.3 | -35% |
| Armley | 4,943 | 197.9 | +49% |
| Bramley & Stanningley | 2,965 | 114.4 | -14% |
| Little London & Woodhouse | 12,728 | 348.9 | +163% |
| Horsforth | 1,629 | 65.2 | -51% |
| Farnley & Wortley | 4,040 | 144.5 | +9% |
| Moortown | 1,282 | 59.2 | -55% |
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 Kirkstall over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 316 |
| On or near Cross Evanston Avenue | 137 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 112 |
| On or near Savins Mill Way | 63 |
| On or near Back Greenhow Walk | 59 |
| On or near Clayton Grange | 58 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 49 |
| On or near Spen Bank | 49 |
| On or near Oldfarm Parade | 43 |
| On or near Gilbert Mount | 42 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Kirkstall 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 | 1,081 | 38.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 755 | 26.9% |
| Under investigation | 316 | 11.3% |
| Not recorded | 264 | 9.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 130 | 4.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 100 | 3.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 69 | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 29 | 1.0% |
| Local resolution | 24 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.3% |
Kirkstall has an estimated population of 21,104. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Kirkstall sits in decile 3.6, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Kirkstall |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 74.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 41.1% |
| Social rented homes | 28.4% |
| Private rented homes | 30.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.6 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 16.2% |
Is Kirkstall a safe place to live?
Kirkstall recorded 132.9 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 Kirkstall?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 953 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (379).
Is crime in Kirkstall going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kirkstall was down 10% on the year before: 2,805 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 3,116 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Kirkstall?
Kirkstall 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 Kirkstall. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.