Wetherby Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

October 2023 presented an unexpected twist in Wetherby's crime profile, with burglary cases surging by 250% compared to September—a figure that starkly contrasts with the 40.5% decline in violence and sexual offences. This built-up area within Leeds, typically characterised by its mix of residential and commercial zones, recorded a total of 79 crimes, translating to a crime rate of 6.5 per 1,000 residents. This rate is 18.8% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, a consistent trend that reflects Wetherby's position as a relatively low-risk area. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 31.7% of total incidents, though this category's rate was 22% below the UK average. Public order offences, however, stood out as a notable exception, with a rate 69% above the national average. The seasonal context of October—marked by the clocks going back, shorter evenings, and the approach of Halloween—may have influenced these patterns. The area's lower crime rate compared to the UK suggests that its infrastructure, community policing efforts, or local demographics may contribute to this relative safety.

October 2023 saw a dramatic 250% increase in burglary cases, rising from 2 to 7 incidents—a shift that contrasts sharply with the 40.5% decline in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 42 to 25. This divergence suggests a complex reallocation of criminal activity, with property crimes surging while violent crime receded. The rise in 'other crime' by 133% (from 3 to 7) adds another layer of concern, though the category's UK average is 0.1 per 1,000, meaning Wetherby's rate is 329% above the national figure. Meanwhile, public order offences remained elevated, at 69% above the UK average (0.6 per 1,000). Residents may find the 54.5% drop in anti-social behaviour from 11 to 5 incidents in the same period particularly noteworthy, as this category often reflects community-level tensions. These shifts, combined with the seasonal context of shorter evenings and Halloween, may indicate a temporary realignment of criminal opportunities.

Wetherby's October 2023 crime rate of 6.5 per 1,000 residents marks a 4.8% decrease from September's 6.9 per 1,000, reflecting a continuing trend of relative safety compared to the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 3 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that aligns with the built-up area's historical patterns of moderate activity. When scaled to the local population of 12,103, this translates to one reported crime for roughly every 153 residents over the course of the month—a rate that underscores the area's position as a lower-risk environment compared to national benchmarks. The population-scaled perspective highlights that while crime remains a concern, its frequency is proportionally less impactful in Wetherby than in many parts of the UK, where higher population densities often correlate with more frequent incidents. This context may offer reassurance to residents, though the month-on-month shifts in specific crime categories suggest ongoing dynamics that warrant attention.