Kippax Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 10,097 residents, Kippax recorded 31 crimes in February 2025, equating to a crime rate of 3.1 per 1,000 people. This figure, 53.7% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000, highlights the area’s relative safety compared to national standards. The most prevalent crimes were shoplifting (25.8% of total), violence and sexual offences (22.6%), and public order incidents (12.9%). The seasonal context of February—a winter month with reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may contribute to the lower crime rates, particularly for violent offences. Shoplifting, however, saw a sharp increase in absolute terms, though it remains below the UK average for this category. The area’s built-up nature within Leeds likely influences the crime profile, with retail spaces potentially driving shoplifting and public order issues. Violence and sexual offences, while still present, are 70% below the UK average, suggesting effective community policing or lower risk factors in this specific locality. The breakdown of crimes also shows that property-related offences dominate, with shoplifting and burglary together accounting for 35.4% of total incidents. This pattern aligns with the characteristics of an urban environment where retail and commercial activity are concentrated, though the overall volume of crime remains low compared to national trends. The seasonal lull in February may also have suppressed crime rates for offences typically linked to outdoor spaces, such as vehicle crime and burglary. However, the 29% above UK average rate for shoplifting indicates a specific vulnerability in retail areas that warrants attention from local authorities. These dynamics illustrate the combination of local factors and broader national trends, with Kippax maintaining a distinct crime profile shaped by its urban context and seasonal rhythms.

February 2025 saw a dramatic 300% increase in shoplifting incidents, rising from 2 to 8 cases. This surge, though still below the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, underscores a notable shift in criminal activity within the area. Concurrently, anti-social behaviour plummeted by 92.3%, dropping from 13 to 1 case, reflecting a marked reduction in disorderly conduct. Violence and sexual offences also decreased by 58.8%, from 17 to 7 cases, aligning with the area’s broader trend of being 70% below the UK average for this category. The breakdown of crimes reveals a stark contrast between property and violent crime: property crimes accounted for 54.8% of the total (17 out of 31), whereas violent crimes comprised 22.6%. This distribution suggests a focus on retail and public spaces, consistent with Kippax’s role as a built-up area within Leeds. For residents, the sharp decline in anti-social behaviour offers a tangible indicator of improved community safety in the early months of 2025.

In February 2025, Kippax recorded a crime rate of 3.1 per 1,000 residents, marking a 35.4% decline from the previous month’s rate of 4.8. This reduction positions the area as safer compared to its own historical trends, though it remains well below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one crime reported per day over the 28-day month, a figure that translates to a manageable frequency for residents. Monthly exposure calculations reveal that over the course of February, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 326 residents, a statistic that contextualises the low overall rate in terms of personal risk. When scaled to the area’s population of 10,097, the 31 recorded crimes represent a minimal proportion of the community, suggesting that the built-up area within Leeds maintains a relatively secure environment despite its urban setting. These figures contrast sharply with the UK’s broader average, reinforcing Kippax’s position as a locality with consistently lower crime rates compared to national benchmarks.