Crime Rate in Alwoodley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Alwoodley

The total recorded crimes in Alwoodley, Leeds, UK in July 2025 are around 151 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Alwoodley crime rate of 3.59 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (60) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Other theft: (14) incidents (100.00% increase)
Alwoodley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Roman Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Saxon Grove with total crimes: 6

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 July 2025 the Alwoodley has recorded 151 crimes with crime rate of 3.59 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Alwoodley)CrimesRank (Alwoodley)CrimesRank (Alwoodley)
Little London & Woodhouse1,467 117,639 116,684 1
Hunslet & Riverside1,253 214,539 214,311 2
Gipton & Harehills628 37,048 37,396 3
Killingbeck & Seacroft485 56,628 46,630 4
Burmantofts & Richmond Hill493 45,146 85,311 7
Armley483 65,435 55,618 5
Beeston & Holbeck415 85,137 95,324 6
Kirkstall352 105,409 64,391 10
Middleton Park431 75,380 75,218 8
Farnley & Wortley389 94,436 104,489 9
Bramley & Stanningley342 114,061 114,144 11
Temple Newsam209 193,504 143,425 12
Headingley & Hyde Park242 163,623 123,182 16
Pudsey310 123,544 133,406 13
Morley South276 133,133 163,304 14
Chapel Allerton250 142,863 183,103 17
Cross Gates & Whinmoor234 173,272 153,240 15
Morley North249 153,018 173,053 18
Roundhay221 182,145 212,217 20
Rothwell209 202,300 192,400 19
Calverley & Farsley197 222,287 202,095 23
Ardsley & Robin Hood164 251,987 262,157 21
Adel & Wharfedale200 212,001 251,715 27
Weetwood189 232,131 222,112 22
Otley & Yeadon178 242,092 231,824 25
Guiseley & Rawdon149 292,076 241,769 26
Moortown156 261,599 311,434 31
Kippax & Methley133 311,696 301,685 28
Horsforth149 281,957 281,440 30
Wetherby144 301,851 291,616 29
Garforth & Swillington105 321,339 321,302 32
Harewood66 33768 33886 33

Alwoodley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 60 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (65 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 765 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 63.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202560
June 202565
May 202569
April 202565
March 202553
February 202559
January 202559
December 202460
November 202456
October 202466
September 202475
August 202478

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 155 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202522
May 20257
April 202510
March 202513
February 202514
January 20254
December 20245
November 20248
October 202421
September 202425
August 202410

A total of 123 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 202510
April 20255
March 20259
February 202510
January 202511
December 202415
November 202416
October 202414
September 202414
August 202410

A total of 116 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20257
May 202515
April 20258
March 202511
February 20256
January 202515
December 20246
November 20246
October 202410
September 202410
August 20248

A total of 125 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202515
May 202512
April 202511
March 20256
February 202515
January 20257
December 20244
November 202410
October 202412
September 202411
August 20249

A total of 201 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202517
May 202513
April 202511
March 202514
February 202526
January 202513
December 202412
November 202425
October 202423
September 202417
August 202419

A total of 89 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20258
May 20251
April 20258
March 20258
February 20253
January 202514
December 20247
November 202410
October 202410
September 20246
August 20248

A total of 67 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 20254
April 20257
March 202517
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20249
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 113 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20256
May 20258
April 202516
March 202510
February 20257
January 20256
December 202410
November 20248
October 20245
September 202414
August 202414

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
September 20241

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting10
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Robbery1
2. Roman Avenue (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
Other crime1
Public order1
3. Saxon Grove (Map)
Total6
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Saxon Mount (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Chartwell Court (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Robbery1
6. Alwoodley Court Gardens (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
7. Lingfield Approach (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Cranmer Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
9. Sunningdale Close (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
10. Keplestone Mews (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1

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