Crime in Weetwood: statistics, rates and trends
1,887 crimes were recorded in Weetwood in the 12 months to July 2026, 80.1 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 Weetwood at a glance
- Crime trends in Weetwood
- Types of crime in Weetwood
- Weetwood compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Weetwood
- What happened after crimes were reported in Weetwood
- Population and deprivation in Weetwood
- Questions about crime in Weetwood
- About this data
1,887 crimes were recorded in Weetwood in the 12 months to July 2026, 80.1 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 780 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Weetwood has the 1,844th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Weetwood | Leeds | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,887 | 106,410 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 80.1 | 125.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +0% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 23,545 | 845,189 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Weetwood was highest in the year to July 2019 (2,176 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (1,881). Over the whole period it fell 12%, 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 | 1,887 | 80.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,881 | 79.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,040 | 86.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,068 | 87.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,086 | 88.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,881 | 79.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,009 | 85.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,176 | 92.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,151 | 91.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 165 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Weetwood 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 vehicle crime, burglary.
The largest increases were in drugs (+71%) and burglary (+22%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-23%) and criminal damage and arson (-18%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 780 | 33.1 | 0.97 | +5% |
| Vehicle crime | 191 | 8.1 | 1.65 | -23% |
| Public order | 150 | 6.4 | 0.96 | -11% |
| Burglary | 149 | 6.3 | 1.79 | +22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 135 | 5.7 | 0.37 | +3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 132 | 5.6 | 0.83 | -18% |
| Other theft | 108 | 4.6 | 0.72 | -4% |
| Shoplifting | 81 | 3.4 | 0.42 | +21% |
| Drugs | 58 | 2.5 | 0.75 | +71% |
| Other crime | 50 | 2.1 | 1.01 | +9% |
| Robbery | 17 | 0.7 | 0.53 | +42% |
| Bicycle theft | 16 | 0.7 | 0.83 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 0.6 | 0.61 | -7% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.3 | 0.15 | +200% |
Violence and sexual offences in Weetwood
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Weetwood recorded 780 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 41.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Weetwood
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Weetwood recorded 191 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Weetwood
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Weetwood recorded 150 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Weetwood
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Weetwood recorded 149 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Weetwood
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Weetwood recorded 135 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Weetwood
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Weetwood recorded 132 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Weetwood
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Weetwood recorded 108 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Weetwood
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Weetwood recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Weetwood
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Weetwood recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 71% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Weetwood
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Weetwood recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Weetwood
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Weetwood recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Weetwood
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Weetwood recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Weetwood
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Weetwood recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Weetwood
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Weetwood recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Weetwood, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Weetwood.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Weetwood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkstall | 2,805 | 132.9 | +66% |
| Headingley & Hyde Park | 2,866 | 86.3 | +8% |
| Horsforth | 1,629 | 65.2 | -19% |
| Adel & Wharfedale | 1,633 | 67.2 | -16% |
| Moortown | 1,282 | 59.2 | -26% |
| Bramley & Stanningley | 2,965 | 114.4 | +43% |
| Armley | 4,943 | 197.9 | +147% |
| Chapel Allerton | 3,078 | 122.9 | +53% |
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 Weetwood over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 66 |
| On or near Silk Mill Avenue | 48 |
| On or near Ireland Crescent | 38 |
| On or near Stonegate Farm Close | 36 |
| On or near Iveson Approach | 31 |
| On or near Silk Mill Road | 30 |
| On or near Weetwood Park Drive | 30 |
| On or near Gordon Drive | 29 |
| On or near Silk Mill Approach | 26 |
| On or near Stonegate Place | 26 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Weetwood 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 | 680 | 36.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 609 | 32.3% |
| Under investigation | 224 | 11.9% |
| Not recorded | 135 | 7.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 92 | 4.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 64 | 3.4% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 1.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 15 | 0.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 0.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 11 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
Weetwood has an estimated population of 23,545. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Weetwood sits in decile 7.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Weetwood |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 67.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.0% |
| Social rented homes | 15.9% |
| Private rented homes | 22.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.2 |
Is Weetwood a safe place to live?
Weetwood recorded 80.1 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 Weetwood?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 780 reports in the 12 months to July 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: 1,887 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,881 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Weetwood?
Weetwood 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 Weetwood. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.