Total Crime Rate
59.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Wedgewood Close area has the 36th lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Kippax & Methley , and the 955th lowest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Wedgewood Close (WF10 2FU) in the last 12 months was 59.5 per 1,000 residents and was 18.7% lower than the Kippax & Methley average (73.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 32.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 300.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -29.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Wedgewood Close (WF10 2FU), the main crime hotspot is near Barnsdale Road. Police recorded 21 crimes here, including 15 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Kippax & Methley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Park View | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Barnsdale Road | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Barnsdale Road | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Darby Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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