Kippax Crime Overview
Kippax is among the top 20 safest small towns in West Yorkshire, and is the 52nd safest overall out of West Yorkshire's 121 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Kippax in 2020 was 60 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to West Yorkshire's overall crime rate, coming in 75% lower than the West Yorkshire rate of 104 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Kippax is the 322nd most dangerous small town, and the 2,140th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
The most common crimes in Kippax are violence and sexual offences, with 246 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 26. This is 12% lower than 2019's figure of 275 offences and a difference of 3.08 from 2019's crime rate of 29. Kippax's least common crime is robbery, with 1 offence recorded in 2020, a decrease of 500% from 2019's figure of 6 crimes.
Compare Kippax to other towns and cities
See how Kippax shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Kippax and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Kippax Crime Map
Crime in Kippax Compared To West Yorkshire
Summary of Crimes in Kippax This Year
| Kippax | West Yorkshire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 110 | 11.69 | 48,240 | 20.68 | 77% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 3 | 0.32 | 1,762 | 0.76 | 138% safer |
| Burglary | 44 | 4.68 | 15,102 | 6.47 | 38% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 50 | 5.31 | 25,487 | 10.93 | 106% safer |
| Drugs | 15 | 1.59 | 8,343 | 3.58 | 125% safer |
| Other Crime | 8 | 0.85 | 6,613 | 2.84 | 234% safer |
| Other Theft | 29 | 3.08 | 16,370 | 7.02 | 128% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 4 | 0.43 | 2,120 | 0.91 | 112% safer |
| Public Order | 68 | 7.23 | 30,328 | 13.00 | 80% safer |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.11 | 2,443 | 1.05 | 855% safer |
| Shoplifting | 68 | 7.23 | 11,647 | 4.99 | 31% more dangerous |
| Vehicle Crime | 24 | 2.55 | 13,660 | 5.86 | 130% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 246 | 26.14 | 107,157 | 45.94 | 76% safer |
Kippax Compared to Nearby Small Towns
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton | 402 | 47.82 | 24% safer |
| Ilkley | 733 | 49.49 | 20% safer |
| Silsden | 427 | 51.09 | 16% safer |
| Garforth | 739 | 51.09 | 16% safer |
| Otley | 706 | 51.23 | 16% safer |
| Kippax | 560 | 59.51 | - |
| Trident | 1,281 | 61.19 | 2.7% more dangerous |
| Meltham | 548 | 61.22 | 2.8% more dangerous |
| Guiseley | 814 | 66.07 | 10% more dangerous |
| Ossett | 1,459 | 66.30 | 10% more dangerous |
| Horsforth | 1,333 | 67.44 | 12% more dangerous |
Crime Over Time in Kippax
View crime percentage over time forRecent Crimes in Kippax
| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Petrol Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Birch Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Greenfield Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Roger Fold | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Burglary | On or near Hopewell Terrace | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Church Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Other theft | On or near High Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Public order | On or near High Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Public order | On or near High Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Shoplifting | On or near High Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Shoplifting | On or near High Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Shoplifting | On or near High Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Shoplifting | On or near High Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Shoplifting | On or near High Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Shoplifting | On or near High Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Shoplifting | On or near High Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Shoplifting | On or near High Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near High Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Public order | On or near Ramsden Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Public order | On or near Sandgate Terrace | Unable to prosecute suspect |
Kippax Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 20 | 16 | 10 | 12 | Safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.11 | 0.43 | - | 0.32 | Getting worse |
| Burglary | 6 | 7 | 9 | 4.7 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 7 | 5.0 | 4.9 | 5 | Safer |
| Drugs | 0.74 | 0.32 | 1.2 | 1.6 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 0.96 | 1.8 | 2.1 | 0.85 | Safer |
| Other Theft | 5 | 4.9 | 3.2 | 3.1 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.43 | 0.43 | Getting worse |
| Public Order | 3.9 | 6 | 7 | 7 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.11 | 0.32 | 0.64 | 0.11 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 11 | 10 | 7 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 2.7 | 3.2 | 2.6 | 2.6 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 19 | 28 | 29 | 26 | Getting worse |
Changes In Kippax's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Kippax to the UK's Major Cities
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Kippax | 59.51 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 12% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 23% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 28% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 31% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 31% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 39% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 42% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 45% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 55% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 57% more dangerous |
Crime in Kippax's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kippax West | 461 | 67 | First |
Crime in Kippax During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Kippax change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in December, when Kippax saw a 400% increase in drugs. Kippax saw a large fall in burglary during November, when it fell by 92% compared to November in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | -17% | - | +14% | +100% | +57% | - | -27% | -21% | +140% | +43% |
| Burglary | -81% | -75% | -33% | +150% | -71% | -33% | -40% | +175% | -92% | -67% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | - | +25% | -67% | -67% | -25% | - | +67% | - | +200% | - |
| Drugs | - | +100% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | +400% |
| Other Crime | - | - | - | - | - | -50% | -50% | -67% | - | - |
| Other Theft | - | +50% | -25% | -25% | -60% | - | - | -50% | - | +100% |
| Possession of Weapons | - | - | - | - | - | -50% | +100% | - | - | - |
| Public Order | +20% | +167% | -50% | -75% | -25% | +125% | -20% | +67% | +350% | - |
| Robbery | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Shoplifting | -60% | -83% | -88% | -67% | +18% | +29% | -14% | +67% | +40% | +200% |
| Vehicle Crime | - | +50% | - | - | - | -71% | +200% | -50% | - | - |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | +50% | -17% | -52% | -49% | +9% | +35% | +108% | - | -30% | -48% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Kippax
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Kippax's local territorial police force is the West Yorkshire Police.How dangerous is Kippax?
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The most common crimes in Kippax are violence and sexual offences.What is the least common crime in Kippax?
Kippax's least common crime is robbery (inc. mugging).Last updated: 31 Dec 2021