Crime Rate in Bramley & Stanningley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bramley & Stanningley

The total recorded crimes in Bramley & Stanningley, Leeds, UK in February 2025 are around 284 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bramley & Stanningley crime rate of 4.04 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 Bramley & Stanningley, encompassing approximately 70,346 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (142) incidents (33.96% increase)
  • Public order: (28) incidents (86.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (24) incidents (41.18% increase)
Bramley & Stanningley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wellington Garth with total crimes: 10
  • Waterloo Terrace with total crimes: 8
  • Newport Avenue with total crimes: 8

How safe is Bramley & Stanningley?

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

  • Relative to Leeds:

    • In 2024, Bramley & Stanningley reported a higher crime volume than the Leeds average, with 4,061 crimes compared to 4,001. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bramley & Stanningley witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 32 other cities.

    • In 2023, Bramley & Stanningley experienced a greater number of crimes than the Leeds average, with 4,144 crimes compared to 3,906. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bramley & Stanningley witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 32 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Bramley & Stanningley Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Bramley & Stanningley has recorded 284 crimes with crime rate of 4.04 ranking 11th out of 32 in the Leeds, UK

In 2024, the total Bramley & Stanningley crimes were 4,061. The crime rate of Bramley & Stanningley in 2024 was 57.73 (year) or 4.81 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Leeds.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bramley & Stanningley were around 4,144 crimes with yearly crime rate of 58.91 (year) or 4.91 (month) ranking 11 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
Armley340 75,435 55,618 5
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
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

Bramley & Stanningley 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 142 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (106 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 125 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (102 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (134 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (125 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (42 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (153 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (31 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 130 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 48 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (288 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (88 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (146 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (51 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (119 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (32 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (133 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (30 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 309 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202528
January 202515
December 202417
November 202421
October 202421
September 202432
August 202420
July 202432
June 202454
May 202423
April 202423
March 202423

A total of 311 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202524
January 202517
December 202423
November 202432
October 202420
September 202418
August 202424
July 202428
June 202454
May 202421
April 202431
March 202419

A total of 328 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202515
January 202514
December 202416
November 202414
October 202427
September 202427
August 202425
July 202448
June 202488
May 202419
April 202419
March 202416

A total of 1703 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 141.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 288 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2025142
January 2025106
December 2024125
November 2024102
October 2024134
September 2024125
August 2024153
July 2024130
June 2024288
May 2024146
April 2024119
March 2024133

A total of 94 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 20259
December 20247
November 20248
October 20244
September 20248
August 20243
July 202410
June 202416
May 20249
April 20246
March 20247

A total of 386 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202517
January 202513
December 202418
November 202432
October 202424
September 202442
August 202431
July 202418
June 202486
May 202445
April 202430
March 202430

A total of 204 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202514
January 202513
December 202414
November 202421
October 202411
September 202413
August 202414
July 202425
June 202430
May 202415
April 202417
March 202417

A total of 266 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202510
January 202510
December 202411
November 202419
October 202414
September 202415
August 202418
July 202419
June 202458
May 202439
April 202432
March 202421

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 86 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20257
December 202410
November 20245
October 20246
September 20246
August 20246
July 20249
June 202418
May 202410
April 20243
March 20242

A total of 265 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202519
January 202518
December 20245
November 202419
October 202424
September 20248
August 202412
July 20249
June 202442
May 202451
April 202429
March 202429

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 20 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244

A total of 40 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242

High Crime Locations Bramley & Stanningley in February 2025

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

1. Wellington Garth (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour7
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Waterloo Terrace (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting8
3. Newport Avenue (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Public order3
Vehicle crime1
5. Landseer Crescent (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences7
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
7. Fernbank Place (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Other crime1
8. Fairfield Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
9. Fairfield Terrace (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
10. Ganners Green (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences1

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