Crime Rate in Chapel Allerton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chapel Allerton

The total recorded crimes in Chapel Allerton, Leeds, UK in February 2025 are around 183 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chapel Allerton crime rate of 2.91 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 Chapel Allerton, encompassing approximately 62,829 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (91) incidents (19.74% increase)
  • Other theft: (18) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)
Chapel Allerton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beckhill Gate with total crimes: 5
  • Miles Hill Street with total crimes: 5
  • Mexborough Place with total crimes: 5

How safe is Chapel Allerton?

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

  • Relative to Leeds:

    • In 2024, Chapel Allerton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Leeds average, with 2863 crimes compared to 4001.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Chapel Allerton recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 32 other cities.

    • In 2023, Chapel Allerton had fewer crimes than the Leeds average, with 3,103 crimes compared to 3,906. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Leeds, Chapel Allerton has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Chapel Allerton Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Chapel Allerton has recorded 183 crimes with crime rate of 2.91 ranking 18th out of 32 in the Leeds, UK

In 2024, the total Chapel Allerton crimes were 2,863. The crime rate of Chapel Allerton in 2024 was 45.57 (year) or 3.80 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Leeds.

In 2023, the total crimes in Chapel Allerton were around 3,103 crimes with yearly crime rate of 49.39 (year) or 4.12 (month) ranking 17 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
Bramley & Stanningley284 114,061 114,144 11
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
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

Chapel Allerton 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 91 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (76 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 94 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (96 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (120 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (88 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (24 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (135 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 119 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (160 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (48 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (92 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (99 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (21 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (88 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1258 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 104.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 160 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202591
January 202576
December 202494
November 202496
October 2024120
September 202488
August 2024135
July 2024119
June 2024160
May 202492
April 202499
March 202488

A total of 188 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202514
January 20258
December 202422
November 202417
October 20249
September 202416
August 202415
July 202414
June 202426
May 202413
April 202421
March 202413

A total of 205 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 20256
December 20248
November 202415
October 202426
September 202424
August 202421
July 202429
June 202424
May 202413
April 202419
March 202412

A total of 212 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202518
January 202514
December 202410
November 202415
October 202424
September 20248
August 202422
July 202415
June 202448
May 202418
April 20249
March 202411

A total of 244 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202513
January 202520
December 202413
November 202421
October 202420
September 202421
August 202425
July 202426
June 202430
May 202422
April 202411
March 202422

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

MonthCount
February 20258
January 20257
December 20246
November 20246
October 20244
September 20243
August 20249
July 20245
June 202414
May 202416
April 20249
March 20247

A total of 89 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202510
January 20258
December 202410
November 20247
October 20245
September 202410
August 20247
July 20242
June 202410
May 20246
April 20247
March 20247

A total of 134 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20256
December 202415
November 202427
October 202412
September 202415
August 202410
July 202420
June 202414
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243

A total of 107 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 202510
December 202410
November 20245
October 20246
September 20247
August 202413
July 202411
June 202412
May 202410
April 20249
March 202410

A total of 192 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 202512
December 20246
November 202430
October 202421
September 202421
August 202410
July 202410
June 202432
May 202410
April 202413
March 202419

A total of 33 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20245
March 20243

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 37 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20245
August 20249
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 51 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 202410
May 20243
April 20241
March 20249

High Crime Locations Chapel Allerton in February 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Chapel Allerton postcode area is presented below.

1. Beckhill Gate (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Miles Hill Street (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
3. Mexborough Place (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Robbery1
4. Roundhay Gardens (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Newton Lodge Close (Map)
Total4
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Back Mexborough Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
7. Back Grange Terrace (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
8. Meanwood Valley Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Hardwick Croft (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1

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