Crime Rate in Beeston & Holbeck: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Beeston & Holbeck

The total recorded crimes in Beeston & Holbeck, Leeds, UK in May 2025 are around 477 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Beeston & Holbeck crime rate of 4.99 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (178) incidents (36.92% increase)
  • Public order: (52) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (45) incidents (87.50% increase)
Beeston & Holbeck Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 65
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 20
  • Elland Road with total crimes: 9

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 May 2025 the Beeston & Holbeck has recorded 477 crimes with crime rate of 4.99 ranking 6th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Beeston & Holbeck)CrimesRank (Beeston & Holbeck)CrimesRank (Beeston & Holbeck)
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
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

Beeston & Holbeck Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (178 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (52 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 330 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202544
April 202515
March 202529
February 202526
January 202526
December 202434
November 202429
October 202427
September 202428
August 202436
July 202436

A total of 335 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202540
April 202529
March 202535
February 202526
January 202536
December 202428
November 202423
October 202433
September 202424
August 202424
July 202437

A total of 1636 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 148.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 178 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025178
April 2025130
March 2025157
February 2025147
January 2025126
December 2024176
November 2024150
October 2024153
September 2024150
August 2024124
July 2024145

A total of 146 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.27 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202513
March 202513
February 202514
January 202518
December 202411
November 202416
October 202413
September 202415
August 202412
July 202411

A total of 474 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 43.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202552
April 202548
March 202547
February 202538
January 202535
December 202444
November 202436
October 202454
September 202434
August 202449
July 202437

A total of 333 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202545
April 202524
March 202512
February 202516
January 202536
December 202414
November 202413
October 202440
September 202458
August 202439
July 202436

A total of 328 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.82 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202535
April 202532
March 202531
February 202516
January 202531
December 202437
November 202445
October 202432
September 202422
August 202420
July 202427

A total of 159 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.45 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202512
March 20259
February 202513
January 20256
December 202424
November 202414
October 202423
September 202411
August 202413
July 202417

A total of 219 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202534
March 202518
February 20256
January 202510
December 20241
November 202420
October 202426
September 202414
August 202437
July 202430

A total of 47 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 62 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20256
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20245
November 20244
October 20242
September 20245
August 202414
July 20248

A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20247
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 105 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243

High Crime Locations Beeston & Holbeck in May 2025

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

1. Police Station (Map)
Total65
Public order26
Violence and sexual offences20
Drugs14
Criminal damage and arson4
Other crime1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total20
Other theft12
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
3. Elland Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
4. Park Wood Crescent (Map)
Total8
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
5. Chatswood Avenue (Map)
Total8
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
6. Wesley Approach (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order2
7. Top Moor Side (Map)
Total8
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Robbery1
8. Springwell Street (Map)
Total8
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
9. Gotts Road (Map)
Total8
Vehicle crime3
Other theft2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1

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