Total Crime Rate
172.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Leeds Road area has the 5th highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Kippax & Methley , and the 554th highest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Leeds Road (WF10 2HU) in the last 12 months was 172.5 per 1,000 residents and was 135.8% higher 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 20 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 21 (≈ 61.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 31.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 67.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Leeds Road (WF10 2HU), the main crime hotspot is near Hollins Grove. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 12 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Prince Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | William Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Hollins Grove | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hollins Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hollins Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Prince Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Brigshaw Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Brigshaw Drive | Under investigation |
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