Crime Rate in Burmantofts & Richmond Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Burmantofts & Richmond Hill

The total recorded crimes in Burmantofts & Richmond Hill, Leeds, UK in April 2025 are around 392 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Burmantofts & Richmond Hill crime rate of 2.45 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 Burmantofts & Richmond Hill, encompassing approximately 159,842 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (163) incidents (-24.54% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (36) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (33) incidents (6.45% increase)
Burmantofts & Richmond Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Temple View Grove with total crimes: 27
  • Hospital with total crimes: 17
  • Chapman Street with total crimes: 12

How safe is Burmantofts & Richmond Hill?

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

  • Relative to Leeds:

    • In 2024, Burmantofts & Richmond Hill reported a higher crime volume than the Leeds average, with 5,146 crimes compared to 4,001. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Burmantofts & Richmond Hill witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 32 other areas in the Leeds.

    • In 2023, Burmantofts & Richmond Hill experienced a greater number of crimes than the Leeds average, with 5,311 crimes compared to 3,906. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Burmantofts & Richmond Hill witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 32 other areas in the Leeds.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Burmantofts & Richmond Hill Crime Statstics

In April 2025 the Burmantofts & Richmond Hill has recorded 392 crimes with crime rate of 2.45 ranking 6th out of 32 in the Leeds, UK

In 2024, the total Burmantofts & Richmond Hill crimes were 5,146. The crime rate of Burmantofts & Richmond Hill in 2024 was 32.19 (year) or 2.68 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Leeds.

In 2023, the total crimes in Burmantofts & Richmond Hill were around 5,311 crimes with yearly crime rate of 33.23 (year) or 2.77 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Leeds.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Burmantofts & Richmond Hill)CrimesRank (Burmantofts & Richmond Hill)CrimesRank (Burmantofts & Richmond Hill)
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
Beeston & Holbeck357 105,137 95,324 6
Kirkstall380 95,409 64,391 10
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

Burmantofts & Richmond Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (163 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (36 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (216 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (48 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 139 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 55 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (170 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 170 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (188 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (31 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (190 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (33 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (176 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (47 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (167 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (41 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 204 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 45 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (390 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (70 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (185 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (40 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2358 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 196.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 390 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 2025163
March 2025216
February 2025139
January 2025170
December 2024170
November 2024188
October 2024190
September 2024176
August 2024167
July 2024204
June 2024390
May 2024185

A total of 332 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202518
March 202511
February 202512
January 202521
December 202426
November 202431
October 202425
September 202447
August 202433
July 202441
June 202444
May 202423

A total of 446 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202526
March 202537
February 202534
January 202529
December 202428
November 202429
October 202433
September 202439
August 202441
July 202440
June 202470
May 202440

A total of 276 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202529
March 202528
February 202511
January 202511
December 202410
November 202420
October 202432
September 202430
August 202424
July 202417
June 202436
May 202428

A total of 337 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202529
March 202524
February 202528
January 202524
December 202418
November 202430
October 202428
September 202421
August 202428
July 202432
June 202438
May 202437

A total of 154 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202510
March 202514
February 202514
January 202515
December 20248
November 202410
October 202411
September 202411
August 202410
July 202411
June 202428
May 202412

A total of 391 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202533
March 202531
February 202530
January 202528
December 202425
November 202426
October 202421
September 202426
August 202441
July 202445
June 202458
May 202427

A total of 72 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20259
March 20253
February 20257
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 202413
September 20243
August 20248
July 20245
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 259 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202514
March 202515
February 202524
January 202519
December 202422
November 202429
October 202431
September 202428
August 20248
July 202414
June 202436
May 202419

A total of 215 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202536
March 202548
February 202555
January 202522
December 20249
November 20246
October 20245
September 20247
August 20243
July 20244
June 202412
May 20248

A total of 92 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20258
March 20257
February 202513
January 20258
December 20245
November 20244
October 20245
September 20242
August 20246
July 20245
June 202416
May 202413

A total of 154 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202511
March 202515
February 202512
January 202510
December 202413
November 202411
October 20245
September 20248
August 20247
July 202413
June 202434
May 202415

A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20256
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20248

A total of 64 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20256
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20245
September 20245
August 20247
July 20246
June 202420
May 20244

High Crime Locations Burmantofts & Richmond Hill in April 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Burmantofts & Richmond Hill postcode area is presented below.

1. Temple View Grove (Map)
Total27
Shoplifting25
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Hospital (Map)
Total17
Other theft4
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons2
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
3. Chapman Street (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences10
Criminal damage and arson2
4. Hospital (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
5. Torre Mount (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
6. Cross Bellbrooke Avenue (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
7. Cherry Place (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other crime1
Public order1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
8. Raincliffe Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
9. William Hey Court (Map)
Total7
Robbery2
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
10. Back Bellbrooke Terrace (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Robbery2
Shoplifting1

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