Crime Rate in Armley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Armley

The total recorded crimes in Armley, Leeds, UK in May 2025 are around 429 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Armley crime rate of 5.89 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (195) incidents (18.90% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (32) incidents (-8.57% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (32) incidents (60.00% increase)
Armley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Poplar Close with total crimes: 13
  • Spring Valley Croft with total crimes: 13
  • 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 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 May 2025 the Armley has recorded 429 crimes with crime rate of 5.89 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Armley)CrimesRank (Armley)CrimesRank (Armley)
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
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
Ardsley & Robin Hood143 301,987 262,157 21
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

Armley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (195 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 318 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.91 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202527
March 202531
February 202526
January 202523
December 202426
November 202448
October 202433
September 202419
August 202429
July 202432

A total of 75 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 323 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

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

A total of 262 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202525
March 202519
February 202512
January 202512
December 202416
November 202421
October 202435
September 202417
August 202435
July 202440

A total of 280 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202529
March 202528
February 202523
January 202522
December 202419
November 202428
October 202432
September 202418
August 202430
July 202425

A total of 133 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.09 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202517
March 202515
February 202515
January 202513
December 202416
November 202410
October 202414
September 202413
August 20244
July 20249

A total of 1844 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 167.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 195 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025195
April 2025164
March 2025186
February 2025148
January 2025159
December 2024188
November 2024148
October 2024179
September 2024140
August 2024158
July 2024179

A total of 41 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 249 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202520
March 202517
February 202521
January 202521
December 202422
November 202413
October 202422
September 202419
August 202431
July 202433

A total of 337 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202520
March 202526
February 202522
January 202525
December 202432
November 202429
October 202435
September 202436
August 202444
July 202436

A total of 241 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.91 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202518
March 202516
February 202510
January 202514
December 202440
November 202410
October 202422
September 202426
August 202433
July 202423

A total of 153 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202515
March 202514
February 202515
January 202513
December 202411
November 202414
October 202417
September 202418
August 202415
July 202411

A total of 37 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20252
February 20256
January 20252
December 20245
November 20241
October 20241
September 20245
August 20242
July 20245

High Crime Locations Armley in May 2025

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

1. Poplar Close (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences11
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
2. Spring Valley Croft (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting9
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Robbery1
4. Prison (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences7
Other crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
5. The Gang (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
6. Third Avenue (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
7. Houghley Crescent (Map)
Total8
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
8. Beech Avenue (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Town Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1

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