Crime in Wetherby, Leeds: statistics, rates and trends
1,516 crimes were recorded in Wetherby, Leeds in the 12 months to July 2026, 69.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Wetherby, Leeds at a glance
- Crime trends in Wetherby, Leeds
- Types of crime in Wetherby, Leeds
- Wetherby, Leeds compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Wetherby, Leeds
- What happened after crimes were reported in Wetherby, Leeds
- Population and deprivation in Wetherby, Leeds
- Questions about crime in Wetherby, Leeds
- About this data
1,516 crimes were recorded in Wetherby, Leeds in the 12 months to July 2026, 69.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 12% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 757 reports (50% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Wetherby, Leeds has the 2,243rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Wetherby, Leeds | Leeds | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,516 | 106,410 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 69.4 | 125.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -12% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 21,842 | 845,189 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Wetherby, Leeds was highest in the year to July 2019 (1,959 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (1,513). 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 | 1,516 | 69.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,729 | 79.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,595 | 73.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,798 | 82.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,513 | 69.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,527 | 69.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,699 | 77.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,959 | 89.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,560 | 71.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 155 |
| June 2026 | 146 |
| May 2026 | 127 |
| April 2026 | 90 |
| March 2026 | 106 |
| February 2026 | 108 |
| January 2026 | 118 |
| December 2025 | 113 |
| November 2025 | 104 |
| October 2025 | 119 |
| September 2025 | 147 |
| August 2025 | 183 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Wetherby, Leeds 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 other crime.
The largest increases were in theft from the person (+30%) and other crime (+15%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-59%) and shoplifting (-42%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 757 | 34.7 | 1.01 | -10% |
| Public order | 126 | 5.8 | 0.87 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 110 | 5.0 | 0.33 | +2% |
| Other crime | 97 | 4.4 | 2.10 | +15% |
| Other theft | 92 | 4.2 | 0.66 | +2% |
| Shoplifting | 86 | 3.9 | 0.48 | -42% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 77 | 3.5 | 0.52 | -8% |
| Burglary | 49 | 2.2 | 0.63 | -22% |
| Drugs | 45 | 2.1 | 0.63 | -12% |
| Vehicle crime | 36 | 1.6 | 0.33 | -59% |
| Theft from the person | 26 | 1.2 | 0.70 | +30% |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.4 | 0.31 | +12% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.2 | 0.24 | -58% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.0 | 0.06 | -88% |
Violence and sexual offences in Wetherby, Leeds
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Wetherby, Leeds recorded 757 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (34.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 49.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Wetherby, Leeds
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Wetherby, Leeds recorded 126 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Wetherby, Leeds
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Wetherby, Leeds recorded 110 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Wetherby, Leeds
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Wetherby, Leeds recorded 97 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Wetherby, Leeds
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Wetherby, Leeds recorded 92 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Wetherby, Leeds
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Wetherby, Leeds recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Wetherby, Leeds
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Wetherby, Leeds recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Wetherby, Leeds
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Wetherby, Leeds recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Wetherby, Leeds
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Wetherby, Leeds recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Wetherby, Leeds
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Wetherby, Leeds recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 59% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Wetherby, Leeds
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Wetherby, Leeds recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Wetherby, Leeds
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Wetherby, Leeds recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Wetherby, Leeds
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Wetherby, Leeds recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 58% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Wetherby, Leeds
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Wetherby, Leeds recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 88% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Wetherby, Leeds, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Wetherby, Leeds.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wetherby, Leeds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harewood | 755 | 39.9 | -42% |
| Cross Gates & Whinmoor | 3,131 | 122.9 | +77% |
| Alwoodley | 1,611 | 65.1 | -6% |
| Killingbeck & Seacroft | 4,657 | 159.0 | +129% |
| Roundhay | 1,937 | 76.4 | +10% |
| Moortown | 1,282 | 59.2 | -15% |
| Gipton & Harehills | 5,868 | 173.5 | +150% |
| Garforth & Swillington | 1,491 | 71.3 | +3% |
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 Wetherby, Leeds over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Rudgate Green | 223 |
| On or near Carr Lane | 173 |
| On or near Thorner Road | 75 |
| On or near Supermarket | 73 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 30 |
| On or near Queen'S Road | 29 |
| On or near Horsefair | 26 |
| On or near Bank Street | 24 |
| On or near Winnow Lane | 23 |
| On or near Ashburn Drive | 23 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Wetherby, Leeds 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 | 460 | 30.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 375 | 24.7% |
| Under investigation | 200 | 13.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 116 | 7.7% |
| Not recorded | 110 | 7.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 103 | 6.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 86 | 5.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 30 | 2.0% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 0.9% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 12 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% |
Wetherby, Leeds has an estimated population of 21,842. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Wetherby, Leeds sits in decile 8.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Wetherby, Leeds |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 55.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.4% |
| Social rented homes | 11.4% |
| Private rented homes | 11.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.3 |
Is Wetherby, Leeds a safe place to live?
Wetherby, Leeds recorded 69.4 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 Wetherby, Leeds?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 757 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (126).
Is crime in Wetherby, Leeds going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wetherby, Leeds was down 12% on the year before: 1,516 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,729 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Wetherby, Leeds?
Wetherby, Leeds 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 Wetherby, Leeds. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.