Kippax Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Kippax, a built-up area within Leeds, recorded 64 crimes in July 2025, translating to a crime rate of 6.3 per 1,000 residents — 26.7% below the UK average of 8.6. This rate reflects a pattern consistent with smaller urban areas, where crime density is lower than in major metropolitan centres. Violent crimes dominated the monthly tally, accounting for 54.7% of all incidents (35 cases), a category where Kippax's rate of 3.5 per 1,000 is 15% above the UK average. Public order offences (8 cases) and anti-social behaviour (7 cases) followed, with the latter’s rate at 0.7 per 1,000 — 55% below the UK average. The seasonal context of July, a peak summer month marked by festivals and school holidays, may partly explain the surge in anti-social behaviour and the decline in shoplifting. Kippax’s crime profile aligns with its status as a mixed-use urban area, where commercial and residential zones intersect. The relatively low rate of property crimes (11 cases, 17% of total) contrasts with the UK average, where property offences often dominate. This divergence may reflect effective local policing strategies or the influence of Kippax’s proximity to larger urban centres, which could divert certain crime types to other areas. The month also saw a notable drop in shoplifting, likely linked to reduced retail activity during summer closures or the impact of outdoor events drawing attention away from high streets. These patterns illustrate the complex relationship between environmental factors and crime trends in urban settings.

The most dramatic month-on-month change was a 250% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 2 to 7 incidents. This spike, combined with a 100% rise in drugs and vehicle crime, signals a shift in the crime mix toward non-property offences. Violent crimes remained the dominant category, accounting for 54.7% of all incidents — 15% above the UK average for this category. Meanwhile, shoplifting plummeted by 87.5%, from 8 to 1, a drop consistent with seasonal factors such as reduced foot traffic during peak summer hours or the closure of retail premises. The area's anti-social behaviour rate was 55% below the UK average, suggesting local initiatives or community engagement may contribute to this trend. These shifts highlight the dynamic interplay between seasonal activity and local policing efforts.

Kippax's crime rate in July 2025 rose 25.5% compared to June, reaching 6.3 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though significant, still places the area 26.7% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately 2 crimes reported each day in July, a figure that reflects the concentrated nature of incidents in a built-up urban environment. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 158 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low frequency of crime compared to national benchmarks. The population context highlights that Kippax, with 10,097 residents, maintains a crime profile distinct from larger urban centres, where density often correlates with higher rates. This shift from June to July may partly reflect seasonal patterns, such as increased foot traffic during summer festivals or the impact of school holidays on local dynamics.