Crime Rate in Beeston & Holbeck: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Beeston & Holbeck

The total recorded crimes in Beeston & Holbeck, Leeds, UK in April 2025 are around 357 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Beeston & Holbeck crime rate of 3.73 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 Beeston & Holbeck, encompassing approximately 95,591 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (130) incidents (-17.20% decrease)
  • Public order: (48) incidents (2.13% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (88.89% increase)
Beeston & Holbeck Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 51
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 16
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 10

How safe is Beeston & Holbeck?

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

  • Relative to Leeds:

    • In 2024, Beeston & Holbeck reported a higher crime volume than the Leeds average, with 5,137 crimes compared to 4,001. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Beeston & Holbeck witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 32 other areas in the Leeds.

    • In 2023, Beeston & Holbeck experienced a greater number of crimes than the Leeds average, with 5,324 crimes compared to 3,906. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Beeston & Holbeck witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 32 other areas in the Leeds.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Beeston & Holbeck Crime Statstics

In April 2025 the Beeston & Holbeck has recorded 357 crimes with crime rate of 3.73 ranking 10th out of 32 in the Leeds, UK

In 2024, the total Beeston & Holbeck crimes were 5,137. The crime rate of Beeston & Holbeck in 2024 was 53.74 (year) or 4.48 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Leeds.

In 2023, the total crimes in Beeston & Holbeck were around 5,324 crimes with yearly crime rate of 55.70 (year) or 4.64 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Leeds.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Beeston & Holbeck)CrimesRank (Beeston & Holbeck)CrimesRank (Beeston & Holbeck)
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
Armley387 85,435 55,618 5
Middleton Park399 55,380 75,218 8
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

Beeston & Holbeck Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (130 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (48 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (157 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (47 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 147 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 38 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (126 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 176 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 44 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (150 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (45 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (153 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (54 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (150 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (58 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (124 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (49 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 145 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 37 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (268 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (82 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (196 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (62 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 171 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202512
March 20259
February 202513
January 20256
December 202424
November 202414
October 202423
September 202411
August 202413
July 202417
June 202420
May 20249

A total of 393 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202529
March 202535
February 202526
January 202536
December 202428
November 202423
October 202433
September 202424
August 202424
July 202437
June 202472
May 202426

A total of 566 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202548
March 202547
February 202538
January 202535
December 202444
November 202436
October 202454
September 202434
August 202449
July 202437
June 202482
May 202462

A total of 1922 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 160.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 268 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 2025130
March 2025157
February 2025147
January 2025126
December 2024176
November 2024150
October 2024153
September 2024150
August 2024124
July 2024145
June 2024268
May 2024196

A total of 180 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202513
March 202513
February 202514
January 202518
December 202411
November 202416
October 202413
September 202415
August 202412
July 202411
June 202426
May 202418

A total of 301 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202534
March 202518
February 20256
January 202510
December 20241
November 202420
October 202426
September 202414
August 202437
July 202430
June 202472
May 202433

A total of 366 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202532
March 202531
February 202516
January 202531
December 202437
November 202445
October 202432
September 202422
August 202420
July 202427
June 202448
May 202425

A total of 380 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202515
March 202529
February 202526
January 202526
December 202434
November 202429
October 202427
September 202428
August 202436
July 202436
June 202452
May 202442

A total of 402 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202524
March 202512
February 202516
January 202536
December 202414
November 202413
October 202440
September 202458
August 202439
July 202436
June 202474
May 202440

A total of 126 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20258
March 20257
February 20259
January 20256
December 20244
November 202414
October 20246
September 202411
August 202412
July 202422
June 202422
May 20245

A total of 75 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20245
November 20244
October 20242
September 20245
August 202414
July 20248
June 202420
May 20244

A total of 30 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 36 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20247
September 20245
August 20246
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 57 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20255
December 20249
November 20244
October 20246
September 20247
August 20242
July 20245
June 20248
May 20247

High Crime Locations Beeston & Holbeck in April 2025

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

1. Police Station (Map)
Total51
Public order17
Drugs16
Violence and sexual offences13
Criminal damage and arson3
Burglary1
Robbery1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total16
Other theft7
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Other crime1
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total10
Drugs4
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
4. Springwell Street (Map)
Total8
Other theft2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Graingers Way (Map)
Total8
Other crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Drugs1
6. Cardinal Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
7. Bertrand Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
8. Gotts Road (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
9. Wesley Approach (Map)
Total5
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Hoxton Mount (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1

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