Crime in Kippax: statistics, rates and trends
587 crimes were recorded in Kippax in the 12 months to July 2026, 57.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
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587 crimes were recorded in Kippax in the 12 months to July 2026, 57.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 248 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Kippax has the 999th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Kippax | Leeds | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 587 | 106,410 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 57.9 | 125.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 10,133 | 845,189 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Kippax was highest in the year to July 2019 (780 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (576). Over the whole period it fell 23%, 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 | 587 | 57.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 611 | 60.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 576 | 56.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 715 | 70.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 712 | 70.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 714 | 70.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 664 | 65.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 780 | 77.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 761 | 75.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 61 |
| June 2026 | 41 |
| May 2026 | 65 |
| April 2026 | 50 |
| March 2026 | 57 |
| February 2026 | 52 |
| January 2026 | 31 |
| December 2025 | 52 |
| November 2025 | 43 |
| October 2025 | 38 |
| September 2025 | 49 |
| August 2025 | 48 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Kippax 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 burglary.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+33%) and vehicle crime (+29%). The largest falls were in public order (-36%) and other theft (-16%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 248 | 24.5 | 0.71 | -9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 64 | 6.3 | 0.41 | +3% |
| Shoplifting | 52 | 5.1 | 0.62 | +33% |
| Burglary | 47 | 4.6 | 1.31 | -8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 46 | 4.5 | 0.67 | -2% |
| Public order | 34 | 3.4 | 0.51 | -36% |
| Vehicle crime | 27 | 2.7 | 0.54 | +29% |
| Other theft | 26 | 2.6 | 0.40 | -16% |
| Other crime | 21 | 2.1 | 0.98 | -9% |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.0 | 0.30 | +150% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.4 | 0.41 | +33% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.4 | 0.29 | +33% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.36 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.06 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Kippax
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Kippax recorded 248 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 42.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Kippax
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Kippax recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 10.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Kippax
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Kippax recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Kippax
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Kippax recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Kippax
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Kippax recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Kippax
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Kippax recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Kippax
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Kippax recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Kippax
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Kippax recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Kippax
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Kippax recorded 21 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 down 9% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Kippax
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Kippax recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Kippax
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Kippax recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Kippax
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Kippax recorded 4 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 33% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Kippax
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Kippax recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Kippax
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Kippax recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Kippax, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Kippax.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kippax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allerton Bywater | 718 | 89.2 | +54% |
| Garforth | 1,076 | 67.4 | +16% |
| Castleford | 6,842 | 146.8 | +153% |
| Rothwell (Leeds) | 1,868 | 87.8 | +52% |
| Normanton (Wakefield) | 2,044 | 89.3 | +54% |
| Sherburn in Elmet | 507 | 54.8 | -5% |
| Pontefract | 4,120 | 120.6 | +108% |
| Featherstone (Wakefield) | 1,405 | 110.9 | +92% |
1 areas within Kippax, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Kippax & Methley had the highest rate (68.5 per 1,000) and Kippax & Methley the lowest (68.5). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kippax & Methley | Neighbourhood | 23,057 | 1,579 | 68.5 |
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 Kippax over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near High Street | 63 |
| On or near Mount Pleasant | 20 |
| On or near Bluebell View | 19 |
| On or near Cross Hills Drive | 17 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 16 |
| On or near Sandgate Terrace | 14 |
| On or near Ash Court | 13 |
| On or near Rutland Close | 12 |
| On or near Cross Hills Gardens | 11 |
| On or near Rutland Drive | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Kippax 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 | 202 | 34.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 182 | 31.0% |
| Not recorded | 64 | 10.9% |
| Under investigation | 61 | 10.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 28 | 4.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 3.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 11 | 1.9% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 0.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% |
Kippax has an estimated population of 10,133. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Kippax sits in decile 6.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Kippax |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.2% |
| Social rented homes | 11.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.9 |
Is Kippax a safe place to live?
Kippax recorded 57.9 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 Kippax?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 248 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (64).
Is crime in Kippax going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kippax was down 4% on the year before: 587 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 611 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Kippax?
Kippax 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 Kippax. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.