Crime Rate in Ardsley & Robin Hood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ardsley & Robin Hood

The total recorded crimes in Ardsley & Robin Hood, Leeds, UK in February 2025 are around 121 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ardsley & Robin Hood crime rate of 5.43 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 Ardsley & Robin Hood, encompassing approximately 22,279 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (56) incidents (-17.65% decrease)
  • Burglary: (15) incidents (114.29% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
Ardsley & Robin Hood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Greenwood Road with total crimes: 4
  • Thorpe Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Sherwood Gardens with total crimes: 3

How safe is Ardsley & Robin Hood?

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

  • Relative to Leeds:

    • In 2024, Ardsley & Robin Hood demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Leeds average, with 1987 crimes compared to 4001.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Ardsley & Robin Hood recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 32 other cities.

    • In 2023, Ardsley & Robin Hood had fewer crimes than the Leeds average, with 2,157 crimes compared to 3,906. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Ardsley & Robin Hood recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 32 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Leeds, Ardsley & Robin Hood has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Ardsley & Robin Hood Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Ardsley & Robin Hood has recorded 121 crimes with crime rate of 5.43 ranking 26th out of 32 in the Leeds, UK

In 2024, the total Ardsley & Robin Hood crimes were 1,987. The crime rate of Ardsley & Robin Hood in 2024 was 89.18 (year) or 7.43 (month) ranking it 26 dangerous area in the Leeds.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ardsley & Robin Hood were around 2,157 crimes with yearly crime rate of 96.81 (year) or 8.07 (month) ranking 21 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
Weetwood127 232,131 222,112 22
Alwoodley148 221,983 272,022 24
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

Ardsley & Robin Hood 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 56 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (68 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 65 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (67 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (68 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (61 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (88 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 81 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (134 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (48 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (73 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (31 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (66 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (49 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 226 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20255
December 20248
November 202417
October 202419
September 202413
August 202424
July 202424
June 202448
May 202431
April 202418
March 202414

A total of 107 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202510
January 202512
December 20247
November 20243
October 20247
September 20243
August 202412
July 202412
June 202420
May 20247
April 20246
March 20248

A total of 876 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 73.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 134 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202556
January 202568
December 202465
November 202467
October 202468
September 202461
August 202488
July 202481
June 2024134
May 202473
April 202466
March 202449

A total of 80 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 20253
December 202410
November 20245
October 20248
September 20247
August 20246
July 20244
June 202414
May 20245
April 20245
March 20245

A total of 158 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 202511
December 20245
November 20247
October 20246
September 202417
August 202427
July 202424
June 202418
May 202416
April 202414
March 20248

A total of 98 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202515
January 20257
December 20245
November 20245
October 20248
September 20242
August 202410
July 202412
June 202416
May 20247
April 20245
March 20246

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

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
May 20242
March 20241

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20253
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
March 20242

A total of 95 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 202514
December 20247
November 20247
October 20245
September 20247
August 20248
July 20249
June 20248
May 202412
April 20249
March 20247

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 108 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20249
October 20247
September 20243
August 202420
July 20246
June 202426
May 20248
April 20249
March 20249

A total of 163 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20254
December 20248
November 202415
October 202419
September 20244
August 202420
July 202419
June 202436
May 202414
April 202410
March 20249

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
June 20244
March 20242

High Crime Locations Ardsley & Robin Hood in February 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Ardsley & Robin Hood postcode area is presented below.

1. Greenwood Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
2. Thorpe Lane (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Sherwood Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. Royston Close (Map)
Total3
Other crime2
Drugs1
5. Main Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
6. Queen Street (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1
7. Garden House Lane (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Ardsley Falls Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Markington Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Station Lane (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1

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