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 July 2025 are around 164 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ardsley & Robin Hood crime rate of 7.36 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (85) incidents (34.92% increase)
  • Public order: (20) incidents (53.85% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (17) incidents (-5.56% decrease)
Ardsley & Robin Hood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Leigh Road with total crimes: 11
  • Perth Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Robertsgate with total crimes: 5

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 areas in the Leeds.

    • 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 areas in the Leeds.

  • 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 July 2025 the Ardsley & Robin Hood has recorded 164 crimes with crime rate of 7.36 ranking 25th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ardsley & Robin Hood)CrimesRank (Ardsley & Robin Hood)CrimesRank (Ardsley & Robin Hood)
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
Adel & Wharfedale200 212,001 251,715 27
Weetwood189 232,131 222,112 22
Otley & Yeadon178 242,092 231,824 25
Alwoodley151 271,983 272,022 24
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

Ardsley & Robin Hood 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 85 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (63 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (66 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (63 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (63 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 813 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 67.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202585
June 202563
May 202566
April 202563
March 202563
February 202556
January 202568
December 202465
November 202467
October 202468
September 202461
August 202488

A total of 139 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202513
May 202512
April 20259
March 20257
February 20255
January 202511
December 20245
November 20247
October 20246
September 202417
August 202427

A total of 81 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 20257
April 20254
March 20259
February 20252
January 202514
December 20247
November 20247
October 20245
September 20247
August 20248

A total of 158 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202511
May 202513
April 202517
March 202513
February 20255
January 20255
December 20248
November 202417
October 202419
September 202413
August 202424

A total of 88 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20253
May 20255
April 20258
March 202510
February 202510
January 202512
December 20247
November 20243
October 20247
September 20243
August 202412

A total of 93 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 202513
April 202510
March 20259
February 202515
January 20257
December 20245
November 20245
October 20248
September 20242
August 202410

A total of 139 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202518
May 20259
April 202511
March 20259
February 20255
January 20254
December 20248
November 202415
October 202419
September 20244
August 202420

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20257
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 64 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
May 20254
April 20252
March 20253
February 20258
January 20253
December 202410
November 20245
October 20248
September 20247
August 20246

A total of 73 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20258
April 20256
March 20254
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20249
October 20247
September 20243
August 202420

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
February 20253
January 20253
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241

A total of 3 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

High Crime Locations Ardsley & Robin Hood in July 2025

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

1. Leigh Road (Map)
Total11
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
2. Perth Drive (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Robertsgate (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Apple Tree Court (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. The Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
7. Smithy Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
8. Fentonsgate (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Sherwood Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
10. The Canter (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1

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