Kippax Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

In January 2026, Kippax, a built-up area within Leeds, maintained a crime rate of 3.1 per 1,000 residents — 54.4% below the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000. This rate translates to one reported crime for every 326 residents over the course of the month, a figure that contextualises the risk for everyday residents. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (35.5% of all incidents), followed by shoplifting (25.8%) and other theft (12.9%). These patterns may partly reflect seasonal dynamics, as January is typically a post-holiday period marked by reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours, which may limit opportunities for outdoor crimes. However, the persistent presence of violent offences suggests ongoing challenges in certain areas or communities. Shoplifting saw a sharp increase compared to other categories, though this remains below the UK average for the category. The area’s crime profile indicates a relatively low-risk environment compared to national benchmarks, but targeted efforts to address specific types of crime, such as shoplifting and violence, may still be necessary. The seasonal context — with fewer visitors and lower retail activity — likely contributes to the reduced overall crime rate, though the proportion of violent incidents remains a concern for local authorities.

January 2026 saw a dramatic 300% increase in shoplifting, rising from 2 to 8 incidents compared to December. This surge, while still below the UK average for the category, highlights a potential vulnerability in retail spaces. Concurrently, other theft and other crime each doubled from December levels, indicating a shift in criminal activity patterns. Violent crimes, however, fell sharply by 69.4% (from 36 to 11), possibly linked to the post-holiday lull and reduced public gatherings. The category of violence and sexual offences remained 56% below the UK average (1.1 vs 2.5 per 1,000), a significant contrast to the 40% above UK average for shoplifting (0.8 vs 0.6 per 1,000). This divergence underscores the area’s unique crime dynamics: while retail-focused offences are rising, violent incidents are declining. For residents, the most immediate concern may be shoplifting, which is now the second most common crime. This could reflect increased activity in local stores during January, though the exact reasons remain unclear without further data on retail footfall or enforcement measures.

Kippax’s crime rate in January 2026 (3.1 per 1,000) marked a 40.4% decrease from December’s rate of 5.2 per 1,000, a drop that aligns with the post-holiday seasonal trend. Over the course of the month, this translated to roughly one reported crime per day — a figure that, when scaled to the area’s population of 10,097 residents, means one crime occurred for every 326 residents. This monthly exposure is significantly lower than the UK average, which is more than double the rate in Kippax. The reduction in violent crimes and the decline in property-related offences such as criminal damage and arson (down 75%) further reinforce the area’s comparatively safer profile. However, the sharp rise in shoplifting and other theft categories suggests that certain crime types may be more resilient to seasonal factors. For context, the UK average for shoplifting is 0.6 per 1,000, while Kippax’s rate of 0.8 per 1,000 indicates a localised challenge. Residents may find it useful to note that the daily crime rate remains low, but vigilance in retail areas is warranted given the recent increase in shoplifting incidents.