Crime Rate in Armley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Armley

The total recorded crimes in Armley, Leeds, UK in February 2025 are around 340 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Armley crime rate of 4.67 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (148) incidents (-6.92% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (32) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (26) incidents (13.04% increase)
Armley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Spring Valley Croft with total crimes: 18
  • Prison with total crimes: 17
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 11

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Armley has recorded 340 crimes with crime rate of 4.67 ranking 7th 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.

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
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
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

Armley 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 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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (181 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (40 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (191 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (40 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 378 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202521
January 202521
December 202422
November 202413
October 202422
September 202419
August 202431
July 202433
June 202482
May 202438
April 202436
March 202440

A total of 2203 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 183.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 358 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2025148
January 2025159
December 2024188
November 2024148
October 2024179
September 2024140
August 2024158
July 2024179
June 2024358
May 2024174
April 2024181
March 2024191

A total of 377 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202523
January 202522
December 202419
November 202428
October 202432
September 202418
August 202430
July 202425
June 202478
May 202432
April 202437
March 202433

A total of 270 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202510
January 202514
December 202440
November 202410
October 202422
September 202426
August 202433
July 202423
June 202438
May 202423
April 202410
March 202421

A total of 190 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202515
January 202513
December 202411
November 202414
October 202417
September 202418
August 202415
July 202411
June 202442
May 202411
April 20248
March 202415

A total of 426 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202526
January 202523
December 202426
November 202448
October 202433
September 202419
August 202429
July 202432
June 202472
May 202442
April 202440
March 202436

A total of 340 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 58 reported cases.

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

A total of 342 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202512
January 202512
December 202416
November 202421
October 202435
September 202417
August 202435
July 202440
June 202472
May 202431
April 202429
March 202422

A total of 432 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202522
January 202525
December 202432
November 202429
October 202435
September 202436
August 202444
July 202436
June 202472
May 202434
April 202437
March 202430

A total of 53 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 145 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 76 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20259
December 20249
November 20248
October 202412
September 20247
August 20242
July 20248
June 202410
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241

A total of 53 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 202418
May 20245
April 20244
March 20241

High Crime Locations Armley in February 2025

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

1. Spring Valley Croft (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting10
Other theft4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Prison (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences14
Other crime3
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting9
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Poplar Close (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences8
Vehicle crime1
5. Paisley Terrace (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1
Public order1
6. Paisley Grove (Map)
Total7
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Wyther Park View (Map)
Total6
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Clyde View (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft1
10. Clyde Gardens (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1

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