Crime in Weetwood: statistics, rates and trends
1,870 crimes were recorded in Weetwood in the 12 months to August 2026, 79.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (771), vehicle crime (191) and public order (152) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,866th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Weetwood | Leeds | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,870 | 105,688 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 79.4 | 125.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 23,545 | 845,189 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Weetwood of any year here (1,870 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,870 | 79.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,888 | 80.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,035 | 86.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,065 | 87.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,079 | 88.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,885 | 80.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,037 | 86.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,139 | 90.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,143 | 91.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 148 |
| July 2026 | 183 |
| June 2026 | 154 |
| May 2026 | 150 |
| April 2026 | 148 |
| March 2026 | 189 |
| February 2026 | 134 |
| January 2026 | 169 |
| December 2025 | 150 |
| November 2025 | 136 |
| October 2025 | 166 |
| September 2025 | 143 |
Compared with England and Wales, Weetwood recorded notably more burglary (71% above the national rate) and vehicle crime (63% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (60% below) and shoplifting (60% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 40 to 53 and shoplifting rose from 68 to 80, while criminal damage and arson fell from 163 to 125 and vehicle crime fell from 230 to 191.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 771 | 32.7 | 34.2 | +3% |
| Vehicle crime | 191 | 8.1 | 5.0 | -17% |
| Public order | 152 | 6.5 | 6.7 | -11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 144 | 6.1 | 15.4 | +14% |
| Burglary | 143 | 6.1 | 3.6 | +14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 125 | 5.3 | 6.7 | -23% |
| Other theft | 113 | 4.8 | 6.4 | -1% |
| Shoplifting | 80 | 3.4 | 8.5 | +18% |
| Drugs | 53 | 2.3 | 3.3 | +32% |
| Other crime | 50 | 2.1 | 2.1 | -4% |
| Robbery | 16 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Weetwood; the highest is Armley (194.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Moortown (59.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Weetwood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkstall | 2,765 | 131.0 | +65% |
| Headingley & Hyde Park | 2,893 | 87.1 | +10% |
| Horsforth | 1,620 | 64.9 | -18% |
| Adel & Wharfedale | 1,601 | 65.9 | -17% |
| Moortown | 1,277 | 59.0 | -26% |
| Bramley & Stanningley | 2,954 | 113.9 | +43% |
| Armley | 4,849 | 194.1 | +144% |
| Chapel Allerton | 3,107 | 124.0 | +56% |
The 10 locations below account for 19% of the crime recorded in Weetwood over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (65).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 65 |
| On or near Silk Mill Avenue | 47 |
| On or near Stonegate Farm Close | 37 |
| On or near Iveson Approach | 35 |
| On or near Gordon Drive | 29 |
| On or near Silk Mill Road | 29 |
| On or near Ireland Crescent | 28 |
| On or near Silk Mill Approach | 27 |
| On or near Stonegate Place | 26 |
| On or near Weetwood Park Drive | 26 |
Of the 1,726 crimes in Weetwood with a recorded outcome, 39% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 144 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 667 | 38.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 615 | 35.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 185 | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 95 | 5.5% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 71 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 22 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 17 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 12 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 3 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Weetwood has an estimated population of 23,545 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (12.8%, against 7.9%), more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (51%, against 34%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (12%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Weetwood average decile 7.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Weetwood | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 18.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 12.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 50.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 23.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 22.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Weetwood a safe place to live?
Weetwood recorded 79.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,866th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Weetwood?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 771 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by vehicle crime (191).
Is crime in Weetwood going up or down?
Recorded crime in Weetwood was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,870 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,888 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Weetwood?
About 23,545 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Weetwood?
Weetwood 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.