Crime Rate in Alwoodley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Alwoodley

The total recorded crimes in Alwoodley, Leeds, UK in May 2025 are around 149 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Alwoodley crime rate of 3.54 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (69) incidents (6.15% increase)
  • Other theft: (15) incidents (87.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
Alwoodley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Saxon Gate with total crimes: 7
  • Fir Tree Rise with total crimes: 5

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 May 2025 the Alwoodley has recorded 149 crimes with crime rate of 3.54 ranking 26th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Alwoodley)CrimesRank (Alwoodley)CrimesRank (Alwoodley)
Little London & Woodhouse1,295 117,639 116,684 1
Hunslet & Riverside1,112 214,539 214,311 2
Gipton & Harehills552 37,048 37,396 3
Killingbeck & Seacroft489 46,628 46,630 4
Armley429 75,435 55,618 5
Burmantofts & Richmond Hill479 55,146 85,311 7
Beeston & Holbeck477 65,137 95,324 6
Kirkstall335 115,409 64,391 10
Middleton Park375 95,380 75,218 8
Farnley & Wortley390 84,436 104,489 9
Temple Newsam368 103,504 143,425 12
Bramley & Stanningley304 124,061 114,144 11
Headingley & Hyde Park266 143,623 123,182 16
Pudsey298 133,544 133,406 13
Morley South242 173,133 163,304 14
Cross Gates & Whinmoor250 153,272 153,240 15
Chapel Allerton250 162,863 183,103 17
Morley North212 193,018 173,053 18
Rothwell223 182,300 192,400 19
Roundhay188 202,145 212,217 20
Calverley & Farsley158 252,287 202,095 23
Ardsley & Robin Hood143 301,987 262,157 21
Otley & Yeadon170 212,092 231,824 25
Weetwood149 282,131 222,112 22
Horsforth163 221,957 281,440 30
Guiseley & Rawdon163 232,076 241,769 26
Adel & Wharfedale158 242,001 251,715 27
Wetherby149 271,851 291,616 29
Kippax & Methley144 291,696 301,685 28
Moortown116 311,599 311,434 31
Garforth & Swillington107 321,339 321,302 32
Harewood71 33768 33886 33

Alwoodley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (69 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 694 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 63.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202569
April 202565
March 202553
February 202559
January 202559
December 202460
November 202456
October 202466
September 202475
August 202478
July 202454

A total of 113 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202511
March 20256
February 202515
January 20257
December 20244
November 202410
October 202412
September 202411
August 20249
July 202416

A total of 188 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.09 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

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

A total of 124 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.27 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 129 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202510
March 202513
February 202514
January 20254
December 20245
November 20248
October 202421
September 202425
August 202410
July 202412

A total of 102 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 106 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.64 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202516
March 202510
February 20257
January 20256
December 202410
November 20248
October 20245
September 202414
August 202414
July 20248

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 85 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.73 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20258
March 20258
February 20253
January 202514
December 20247
November 202410
October 202410
September 20246
August 20248
July 202410

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 58 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 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

High Crime Locations Alwoodley in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Burglary2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
2. Saxon Gate (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Other crime2
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Fir Tree Rise (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Nursery Lane (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
6. Alderton Rise (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
7. Saxon Mount (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
8. Keplestone Mews (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Brookhill Avenue (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Bicycle theft1
10. Ingledew Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1

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