Crime Rate in Alwoodley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Alwoodley

The total recorded crimes in Alwoodley, Leeds, UK in February 2025 are around 148 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Alwoodley crime rate of 3.52 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (59) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (15) incidents (114.29% increase)
Alwoodley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cranmer Bank with total crimes: 11
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Saxon Gate with total crimes: 10

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Alwoodley has recorded 148 crimes with crime rate of 3.52 ranking 22th 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.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Leeds)CrimesRank (Leeds)CrimesRank (Leeds)
Little London & Woodhouse1,305 117,639 116,684 1
Hunslet & Riverside930 214,539 214,311 2
Gipton & Harehills495 37,048 37,396 3
Killingbeck & Seacroft391 46,628 46,630 4
Armley340 75,435 55,618 5
Burmantofts & Richmond Hill380 55,146 85,311 7
Beeston & Holbeck321 85,137 95,324 6
Kirkstall349 65,409 64,391 10
Middleton Park301 95,380 75,218 8
Farnley & Wortley285 104,436 104,489 9
Bramley & Stanningley284 114,061 114,144 11
Temple Newsam209 163,504 143,425 12
Headingley & Hyde Park216 153,623 123,182 16
Morley South281 123,133 163,304 14
Pudsey270 133,544 133,406 13
Cross Gates & Whinmoor218 143,272 153,240 15
Chapel Allerton183 182,863 183,103 17
Morley North180 193,018 173,053 18
Rothwell200 172,300 192,400 19
Roundhay113 282,145 212,217 20
Calverley & Farsley155 212,287 202,095 23
Horsforth177 201,957 281,440 30
Ardsley & Robin Hood121 261,987 262,157 21
Weetwood127 232,131 222,112 22
Otley & Yeadon126 242,092 231,824 25
Guiseley & Rawdon122 252,076 241,769 26
Adel & Wharfedale117 272,001 251,715 27
Kippax & Methley88 311,696 301,685 28
Wetherby103 291,851 291,616 29
Garforth & Swillington92 301,339 321,302 32
Moortown84 321,599 311,434 31
Harewood46 33768 33886 33

Alwoodley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (71 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (18 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (50 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 128 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 20256
December 202410
November 20248
October 20245
September 202414
August 202414
July 20248
June 202434
May 202410
April 20242
March 202410

A total of 810 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 67.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202559
January 202559
December 202460
November 202456
October 202466
September 202475
August 202478
July 202454
June 2024114
May 202468
April 202471
March 202450

A total of 221 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.42 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202526
January 202513
December 202412
November 202425
October 202423
September 202417
August 202419
July 202415
June 202424
May 202426
April 202411
March 202410

A total of 112 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 168 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202510
January 202511
December 202415
November 202416
October 202414
September 202414
August 202410
July 202410
June 202436
May 20249
April 202411
March 202412

A total of 152 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202514
January 20254
December 20245
November 20248
October 202421
September 202425
August 202410
July 202412
June 202424
May 202412
April 20248
March 20249

A total of 121 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

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

A total of 158 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202515
January 20257
December 20244
November 202410
October 202412
September 202411
August 20249
July 202416
June 202426
May 202419
April 202418
March 202411

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 202410
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243

A total of 43 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
September 20241
June 20244
May 20241
March 20242

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 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
April 20241

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 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
April 20242

High Crime Locations Alwoodley in February 2025

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

1. Cranmer Bank (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Other crime1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting6
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Saxon Gate (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour7
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Cranmer Rise (Map)
Total8
Public order3
Other crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Lingfield Approach (Map)
Total5
Public order3
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Tynwald Gardens (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Possession of weapons1
7. Chartwell Court (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
8. Mount Rise (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
9. Turnberry View (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Fir Tree Grove (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1

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