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 May 2025 are around 479 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Burmantofts & Richmond Hill crime rate of 3.00 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (208) incidents (27.61% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (55) incidents (52.78% increase)
  • Public order: (34) incidents (30.77% increase)
Burmantofts & Richmond Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Temple View Grove with total crimes: 45
  • Hospital with total crimes: 41
  • Chapman Street with total crimes: 13

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 May 2025 the Burmantofts & Richmond Hill has recorded 479 crimes with crime rate of 3.00 ranking 5th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Burmantofts & Richmond Hill)CrimesRank (Burmantofts & Richmond Hill)CrimesRank (Burmantofts & Richmond Hill)
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
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

Burmantofts & Richmond Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (208 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (55 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 116 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 1991 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 181.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 216 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025208
April 2025163
March 2025216
February 2025139
January 2025170
December 2024170
November 2024188
October 2024190
September 2024176
August 2024167
July 2024204

A total of 339 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 45 reported cases.

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

A total of 237 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.55 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202529
March 202528
February 202511
January 202511
December 202410
November 202420
October 202432
September 202430
August 202424
July 202417

A total of 284 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202518
March 202511
February 202512
January 202521
December 202426
November 202431
October 202425
September 202447
August 202433
July 202441

A total of 370 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 41 reported cases.

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

A total of 229 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.82 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202514
March 202515
February 202524
January 202519
December 202422
November 202429
October 202431
September 202428
August 20248
July 202414

A total of 75 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20258
March 20257
February 202513
January 20258
December 20245
November 20244
October 20245
September 20242
August 20246
July 20245

A total of 129 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 293 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202529
March 202524
February 202528
January 202524
December 202418
November 202430
October 202428
September 202421
August 202428
July 202432

A total of 250 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 55 reported cases.

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

A total of 63 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20256
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 42 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20256
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20245
September 20245
August 20247
July 20246

High Crime Locations Burmantofts & Richmond Hill in May 2025

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

1. Temple View Grove (Map)
Total45
Shoplifting43
Drugs1
Public order1
2. Hospital (Map)
Total41
Violence and sexual offences16
Public order7
Criminal damage and arson6
Other theft3
Burglary2
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime2
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
3. Chapman Street (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences11
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
4. Compton Road (Map)
Total12
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order3
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
5. William Hey Court (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting3
Robbery2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Theft from the person1
6. Back Dawlish Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences8
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Cross Bellbrooke Avenue (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs2
Vehicle crime1
8. Oxton Mount (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft1
Public order1
9. Raincliffe Grove (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs1
Other crime1
10. St Hilda'S Crescent (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1

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