Crime Rate in Alwoodley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Alwoodley

The total recorded crimes in Alwoodley, Leeds, UK in April 2025 are around 150 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Alwoodley crime rate of 3.57 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Alwoodley, encompassing approximately 42,054 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (65) incidents (22.64% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (16) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
Alwoodley Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Nursery Lane with total crimes: 8
  • Tynwald Drive with total crimes: 8
  • Saxon Gate with total crimes: 8

How safe is Alwoodley?

To understand the safety of Alwoodley, we need to analyze Alwoodley crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Leeds:

    • In 2024, Alwoodley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Leeds average, with 1983 crimes compared to 4001.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Alwoodley recorded fewer crimes than 26 out of 32 other areas in the Leeds.

    • In 2023, Alwoodley had fewer crimes than the Leeds average, with 2,022 crimes compared to 3,906. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Alwoodley recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 32 other areas in the Leeds.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Leeds, Alwoodley has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Alwoodley Crime Statstics

In April 2025 the Alwoodley has recorded 150 crimes with crime rate of 3.57 ranking 27th out of 32 in the Leeds, UK

In 2024, the total Alwoodley crimes were 1,983. The crime rate of Alwoodley in 2024 was 47.15 (year) or 3.93 (month) ranking it 27 dangerous area in the Leeds.

In 2023, the total crimes in Alwoodley were around 2,022 crimes with yearly crime rate of 48.08 (year) or 4.01 (month) ranking 24 most dangerous area in the Leeds.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Alwoodley)CrimesRank (Alwoodley)CrimesRank (Alwoodley)
Little London & Woodhouse1,359 117,639 116,684 1
Hunslet & Riverside1,167 214,539 214,311 2
Gipton & Harehills577 37,048 37,396 3
Killingbeck & Seacroft402 46,628 46,630 4
Armley387 85,435 55,618 5
Middleton Park399 55,380 75,218 8
Beeston & Holbeck357 105,137 95,324 6
Kirkstall380 95,409 64,391 10
Burmantofts & Richmond Hill392 65,146 85,311 7
Farnley & Wortley389 74,436 104,489 9
Bramley & Stanningley304 114,061 114,144 11
Temple Newsam230 163,504 143,425 12
Headingley & Hyde Park194 193,623 123,182 16
Morley South277 123,133 163,304 14
Pudsey264 133,544 133,406 13
Cross Gates & Whinmoor248 143,272 153,240 15
Morley North230 153,018 173,053 18
Chapel Allerton225 172,863 183,103 17
Rothwell205 182,300 192,400 19
Roundhay173 212,145 212,217 20
Calverley & Farsley180 202,287 202,095 23
Ardsley & Robin Hood136 291,987 262,157 21
Weetwood151 262,131 222,112 22
Wetherby170 221,851 291,616 29
Otley & Yeadon163 252,092 231,824 25
Horsforth169 231,957 281,440 30
Guiseley & Rawdon169 242,076 241,769 26
Adel & Wharfedale115 302,001 251,715 27
Kippax & Methley142 281,696 301,685 28
Moortown104 311,599 311,434 31
Garforth & Swillington96 321,339 321,302 32
Harewood66 33768 33886 33

Alwoodley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (65 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (16 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (53 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 59 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (59 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 60 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (56 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (66 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (75 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (25 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (78 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 54 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (114 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (68 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 120 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20258
March 20258
February 20253
January 202514
December 20247
November 202410
October 202410
September 20246
August 20248
July 202410
June 202428
May 20248

A total of 158 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202510
March 202513
February 202514
January 20254
December 20245
November 20248
October 202421
September 202425
August 202410
July 202412
June 202424
May 202412

A total of 146 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202511
March 20256
February 202515
January 20257
December 20244
November 202410
October 202412
September 202411
August 20249
July 202416
June 202426
May 202419

A total of 807 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 67.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202565
March 202553
February 202559
January 202559
December 202460
November 202456
October 202466
September 202475
August 202478
July 202454
June 2024114
May 202468

A total of 159 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20259
February 202510
January 202511
December 202415
November 202416
October 202414
September 202414
August 202410
July 202410
June 202436
May 20249

A total of 142 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202516
March 202510
February 20257
January 20256
December 202410
November 20248
October 20245
September 202414
August 202414
July 20248
June 202434
May 202410

A total of 113 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20258
March 202511
February 20256
January 202515
December 20246
November 20246
October 202410
September 202410
August 20248
July 20247
June 202416
May 202410

A total of 225 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202511
March 202514
February 202526
January 202513
December 202412
November 202425
October 202423
September 202417
August 202419
July 202415
June 202424
May 202426

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20256
February 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 63 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20257
March 202517
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20249
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
September 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242

High Crime Locations Alwoodley in April 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Alwoodley postcode area is presented below.

1. Nursery Lane (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Robbery1
2. Tynwald Drive (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order2
3. Saxon Gate (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Darkwood Way (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Stoneleigh Way (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson4
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Lingfield Approach (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Deanswood Hill (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
8. The Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Chartwell Court (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3

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