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Crime in Kirkstall

Kirkstall had 395 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 174.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 19th of 113 Leeds areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 79% above the middle Leeds area. Crime was down 14% on the three months before.

LS5, Leeds · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Kirkstall

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174.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
19 of 113Leeds rank1st is the highest rate
-14%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common138 in 3 months

Month by month

143 Mar 160 Apr 157 May 134 Jun 160 Jul 101 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Kirkstall. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence13835%
shoplifting4712%
public order338%
vehicle crime338%
anti-social behaviour267%
burglary236%
theft226%
criminal damage185%

Kirkstall against Leeds

TypeKirkstall per 1,000Middle Leeds areaChange
Violence60.837.6▲ 3%
Burglary10.16.8▲ 10%
Vehicle crime14.55.1▼ 15%
Anti-social behaviour11.511.9▼ 53%
Theft and robbery17.28.9▲ 26%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Kirkstall174.1▼ 14%
Hawksworth145.1▲ 4%
Bramley144.2▲ 12%
Sandford144.1▲ 5%
West Park127.8▼ 1%
Burley103.1▼ 4%
Headingley65.4▼ 15%
See every Leeds area ranked on the crime in Leeds page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Kirkstall a safe area?

Kirkstall had about 174.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 19 of 113 Leeds areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Kirkstall?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (138), followed by shoplifting (47) and public order (33).