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Crime in Methley

Methley had 51 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 44.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 108th of 113 Leeds areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 54% below the middle Leeds area. Crime was down 23% on the three months before.

LS26, Leeds · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Methley

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44.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
108 of 113Leeds rank1st is the highest rate
-23%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common17 in 3 months

Month by month

13 Mar 20 Apr 33 May 26 Jun 15 Jul 10 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Methley. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1733%
anti-social behaviour1122%
criminal damage612%
public order612%
burglary48%
theft24%
other crime24%
vehicle crime24%

Methley against Leeds

TypeMethley per 1,000Middle Leeds areaChange
Violence14.937.6▼ 15%
Burglary3.56.8–
Vehicle crime1.85.1–
Anti-social behaviour9.711.9▼ 31%
Theft and robbery1.88.9–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Whitwood168.2▼ 2%
Woodlesford116▲ 26%
Great Preston75.6▼ 20%
Allerton Bywater61.3▼ 25%
Mickletown57.2▼ 17%
Methley44.8▼ 23%
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 Methley a safe area?

Methley had about 44.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 108 of 113 Leeds areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Methley?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (17), followed by anti-social behaviour (11) and criminal damage (6).