Crime Rate in Armley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Armley

The total recorded crimes in Armley, Leeds, UK in April 2025 are around 387 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Armley crime rate of 5.31 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 Armley, encompassing approximately 72,858 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (164) incidents (-11.83% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (35) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Public order: (29) incidents (3.57% increase)
Armley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 17
  • Prison with total crimes: 14
  • Spring Valley Croft with total crimes: 13

How safe is Armley?

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

  • Relative to Leeds:

    • In 2024, Armley reported a higher crime volume than the Leeds average, with 5,435 crimes compared to 4,001. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Armley witnessed more crimes than 28 out of 32 other areas in the Leeds.

    • In 2023, Armley experienced a greater number of crimes than the Leeds average, with 5,618 crimes compared to 3,906. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Armley witnessed more crimes than 28 out of 32 other areas in the Leeds.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Leeds, Armley has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Armley Crime Statstics

In April 2025 the Armley has recorded 387 crimes with crime rate of 5.31 ranking 8th out of 32 in the Leeds, UK

In 2024, the total Armley crimes were 5,435. The crime rate of Armley in 2024 was 74.60 (year) or 6.22 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Leeds.

In 2023, the total crimes in Armley were around 5,618 crimes with yearly crime rate of 77.11 (year) or 6.43 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Leeds.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Armley)CrimesRank (Armley)CrimesRank (Armley)
Little London & Woodhouse1,359 117,639 116,684 1
Hunslet & Riverside1,167 214,539 214,311 2
Gipton & Harehills577 37,048 37,396 3
Killingbeck & Seacroft402 46,628 46,630 4
Middleton Park399 55,380 75,218 8
Beeston & Holbeck357 105,137 95,324 6
Kirkstall380 95,409 64,391 10
Burmantofts & Richmond Hill392 65,146 85,311 7
Farnley & Wortley389 74,436 104,489 9
Bramley & Stanningley304 114,061 114,144 11
Temple Newsam230 163,504 143,425 12
Headingley & Hyde Park194 193,623 123,182 16
Morley South277 123,133 163,304 14
Pudsey264 133,544 133,406 13
Cross Gates & Whinmoor248 143,272 153,240 15
Morley North230 153,018 173,053 18
Chapel Allerton225 172,863 183,103 17
Rothwell205 182,300 192,400 19
Roundhay173 212,145 212,217 20
Calverley & Farsley180 202,287 202,095 23
Ardsley & Robin Hood136 291,987 262,157 21
Weetwood151 262,131 222,112 22
Wetherby170 221,851 291,616 29
Otley & Yeadon163 252,092 231,824 25
Horsforth169 231,957 281,440 30
Alwoodley150 271,983 272,022 24
Guiseley & Rawdon169 242,076 241,769 26
Adel & Wharfedale115 302,001 251,715 27
Kippax & Methley142 281,696 301,685 28
Moortown104 311,599 311,434 31
Garforth & Swillington96 321,339 321,302 32
Harewood66 33768 33886 33

Armley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (164 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (35 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (186 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (40 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 148 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (159 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 188 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 40 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (148 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (48 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (179 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (36 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (140 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (36 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (158 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (44 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 179 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 40 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (358 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (82 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (174 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (42 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 408 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202527
March 202531
February 202526
January 202523
December 202426
November 202448
October 202433
September 202419
August 202429
July 202432
June 202472
May 202442

A total of 2181 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 181.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 358 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 2025164
March 2025186
February 2025148
January 2025159
December 2024188
November 2024148
October 2024179
September 2024140
August 2024158
July 2024179
June 2024358
May 2024174

A total of 411 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202520
March 202526
February 202522
January 202525
December 202432
November 202429
October 202435
September 202436
August 202444
July 202436
June 202472
May 202434

A total of 196 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202515
March 202514
February 202515
January 202513
December 202411
November 202414
October 202417
September 202418
August 202415
July 202411
June 202442
May 202411

A total of 339 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202520
March 202517
February 202521
January 202521
December 202422
November 202413
October 202422
September 202419
August 202431
July 202433
June 202482
May 202438

A total of 369 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202535
March 202540
February 202532
January 202532
December 202421
November 202427
October 202436
September 202417
August 202428
July 202423
June 202458
May 202420

A total of 84 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20257
March 20255
February 20253
January 20259
December 20249
November 20248
October 202412
September 20247
August 20242
July 20248
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 54 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20255
February 20255
January 20254
December 20244
November 20245
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 202410
May 20247

A total of 335 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202525
March 202519
February 202512
January 202512
December 202416
November 202421
October 202435
September 202417
August 202435
July 202440
June 202472
May 202431

A total of 273 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202518
March 202516
February 202510
January 202514
December 202440
November 202410
October 202422
September 202426
August 202433
July 202423
June 202438
May 202423

A total of 153 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202517
March 202515
February 202515
January 202513
December 202416
November 202410
October 202414
September 202413
August 20244
July 20249
June 202418
May 20249

A total of 364 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202529
March 202528
February 202523
January 202522
December 202419
November 202428
October 202432
September 202418
August 202430
July 202425
June 202478
May 202432

A total of 43 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20252
February 20256
January 20252
December 20245
November 20241
October 20241
September 20245
August 20242
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 52 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 202418
May 20245

High Crime Locations Armley in April 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting11
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Prison (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences8
Public order4
Other crime2
3. Spring Valley Croft (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting10
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Copley Street (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
5. Poplar Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
6. Back Saint Ives Mount (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
7. The Gang (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Third Avenue (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
9. Castleton Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft1
10. Aviary Row (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order1

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