Wetherby Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In September 2025, Wetherby recorded 83 crimes across a population of 12,103 residents, equating to a crime rate of 6.9 per 1,000 people. This figure places the area 6.8% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, highlighting a relatively safer environment compared to the national context. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 61.5% of all reported incidents, followed by public order offences (8.4%) and other crime (7.2%). These trends align with the seasonal rhythm of the area, as September marks the return of students to local educational institutions and the onset of colder weather, which may influence patterns of interaction and activity in public spaces. The high proportion of violent crimes could be attributed to the built-up nature of Wetherby within Leeds, where increased foot traffic and social mixing in shared spaces may contribute to such incidents. However, the rate of anti-social behaviour was 74% below the UK average, suggesting that community-based interventions or the area’s character as a quieter suburban zone within a larger urban area may play a role in mitigating certain types of disorder. The overall crime rate, while lower than the national average, still reflects the challenges of managing crime in a mixed-use area with a transient population, particularly during periods of transition such as the start of the academic year.

September saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with burglary, drugs, and robbery each increasing by 100% compared to August. This surge in property-related crimes may be linked to the area’s proximity to Leeds and the influx of students and transient populations during the back-to-school period. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 71.4%, potentially influenced by the decline in summer events and outdoor gatherings. Violence and sexual offences remained significantly above the UK average, with a rate of 4.2 per 1,000 residents—63% higher than the national figure. This discrepancy could reflect localised factors, such as the presence of educational institutions or the dynamics of a mixed-use urban area. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour decreased by 33.3%, and shoplifting dropped by 40%, suggesting that heightened police presence or seasonal changes in consumer activity may have contributed to these reductions.

Wetherby's crime rate in September 2025 stood at 6.9 per 1,000 residents, a slight decrease of 2.3% from the previous month’s rate of 7.0 per 1,000. This translates to approximately 3 crimes reported per day across the built-up area, a figure that contextualises the monthly total of 83 incidents in a population of 12,103. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 146 residents, illustrating the relative frequency of crime within this community. When scaled to the local population, this rate suggests that the area experiences a moderate level of crime compared to the UK average, though the daily context provides a tangible measure of risk for residents. The slight downward trend in the overall rate may reflect seasonal factors, such as the transition into autumn and the winding down of summer-related activities, which could influence crime patterns in this area of Leeds.