Crime in Wetherby, Leeds: statistics, rates and trends
1,513 crimes were recorded in Wetherby, Leeds in the 12 months to August 2026, 69.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Wetherby, Leeds
- Questions about crime in Wetherby, Leeds
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (741), public order (136) and anti-social behaviour (124) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,259th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Wetherby, Leeds | Leeds | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,513 | 105,688 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 69.3 | 125.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 21,842 | 845,189 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Wetherby, Leeds peaked in the year to August 2019 (1,845 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (1,489). 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 | 1,513 | 69.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,686 | 77.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,666 | 76.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,697 | 77.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,658 | 75.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,489 | 68.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,645 | 75.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,845 | 84.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,746 | 79.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 180 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Wetherby, Leeds recorded notably more other crime (95% above the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (68% below) and anti-social behaviour (63% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 73 to 89, while vehicle crime fell from 76 to 35 and shoplifting fell from 141 to 91.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 741 | 33.9 | 34.2 | -11% |
| Public order | 136 | 6.2 | 6.7 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 124 | 5.7 | 15.4 | +9% |
| Shoplifting | 91 | 4.2 | 8.5 | -35% |
| Other crime | 90 | 4.1 | 2.1 | +1% |
| Other theft | 89 | 4.1 | 6.4 | +22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 78 | 3.6 | 6.7 | -7% |
| Burglary | 52 | 2.4 | 3.6 | -10% |
| Drugs | 50 | 2.3 | 3.3 | +14% |
| Vehicle crime | 35 | 1.6 | 5.0 | -54% |
| Robbery | 12 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.0 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Wetherby, Leeds; the highest is Gipton & Harehills (169.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Harewood, Leeds (40.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wetherby, Leeds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harewood | 766 | 40.5 | -42% |
| Cross Gates & Whinmoor | 3,061 | 120.1 | +73% |
| Alwoodley | 1,633 | 66.0 | -5% |
| Killingbeck & Seacroft | 4,626 | 158.0 | +128% |
| Roundhay | 1,959 | 77.3 | +12% |
| Moortown | 1,277 | 59.0 | -15% |
| Gipton & Harehills | 5,743 | 169.8 | +145% |
| Garforth & Swillington | 1,468 | 70.2 | +1% |
The 10 locations below account for 46% of the crime recorded in Wetherby, Leeds over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Rudgate Green” (219).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Rudgate Green | 219 |
| On or near Carr Lane | 160 |
| On or near Thorner Road | 82 |
| On or near Supermarket | 79 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 31 |
| On or near Horsefair | 27 |
| On or near Queen'S Road | 27 |
| On or near Bank Street | 25 |
| On or near Winnow Lane | 24 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 20 |
Of the 1,389 crimes in Wetherby, Leeds with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 124 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 441 | 31.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 350 | 25.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 233 | 16.8% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 113 | 8.1% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 101 | 7.3% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 86 | 6.2% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 23 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 13 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Wetherby, Leeds has an estimated population of 21,842 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (29%, against 19%), more retired residents (33%, against 22%) and less private renting (11%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Wetherby, Leeds average decile 8.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Wetherby, Leeds | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 33.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 41.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Wetherby, Leeds a safe place to live?
Wetherby, Leeds recorded 69.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,259th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime.
What is the most common crime in Wetherby, Leeds?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 741 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (136).
Is crime in Wetherby, Leeds going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wetherby, Leeds was down 10% on the year before: 1,513 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,686 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Wetherby, Leeds?
About 21,842 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 29% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Wetherby, Leeds?
Wetherby, Leeds 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.