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 May 2025 are around 143 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ardsley & Robin Hood crime rate of 6.42 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (66) incidents (4.76% increase)
  • Burglary: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-23.53% decrease)
Ardsley & Robin Hood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Greenwood Road with total crimes: 9
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8
  • The Crescent with total crimes: 7

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 May 2025 the Ardsley & Robin Hood has recorded 143 crimes with crime rate of 6.42 ranking 30th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ardsley & Robin Hood)CrimesRank (Ardsley & Robin Hood)CrimesRank (Ardsley & Robin Hood)
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
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
Alwoodley149 261,983 272,022 24
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

Ardsley & Robin Hood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 746 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 67.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202566
April 202563
March 202563
February 202556
January 202568
December 202465
November 202467
October 202468
September 202461
August 202488
July 202481

A total of 96 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.73 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202510
March 20259
February 202515
January 20257
December 20245
November 20245
October 20248
September 20242
August 202410
July 202412

A total of 89 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.09 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 158 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

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

A total of 130 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20259
March 20257
February 20255
January 202511
December 20245
November 20247
October 20246
September 202417
August 202427
July 202424

A total of 60 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20253
February 20258
January 20253
December 202410
November 20245
October 20248
September 20247
August 20246
July 20244

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 123 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 79 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20259
February 20252
January 202514
December 20247
November 20247
October 20245
September 20247
August 20248
July 20249

A total of 74 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20256
March 20254
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20249
October 20247
September 20243
August 202420
July 20246

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 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 May 2025

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

1. Greenwood Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. The Crescent (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
4. Leigh Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
5. Westerton Walk (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
6. Robertsgate (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
7. Smithy Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other crime1
8. The Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Croft Avenue (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Westerton Court (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.