Crime Rate in Chapel Allerton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chapel Allerton

The total recorded crimes in Chapel Allerton, Leeds, UK in July 2025 are around 250 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chapel Allerton crime rate of 3.98 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (112) incidents (-17.65% decrease)
  • Public order: (22) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (21) incidents (50.00% increase)
Chapel Allerton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wensley Crescent with total crimes: 16
  • Woodland Terrace with total crimes: 6
  • Club Row with total crimes: 6

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 areas in the Leeds.

    • 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 July 2025 the Chapel Allerton has recorded 250 crimes with crime rate of 3.98 ranking 14th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chapel Allerton)CrimesRank (Chapel Allerton)CrimesRank (Chapel Allerton)
Little London & Woodhouse1,467 117,639 116,684 1
Hunslet & Riverside1,253 214,539 214,311 2
Gipton & Harehills628 37,048 37,396 3
Killingbeck & Seacroft485 56,628 46,630 4
Burmantofts & Richmond Hill493 45,146 85,311 7
Armley483 65,435 55,618 5
Beeston & Holbeck415 85,137 95,324 6
Kirkstall352 105,409 64,391 10
Middleton Park431 75,380 75,218 8
Farnley & Wortley389 94,436 104,489 9
Bramley & Stanningley342 114,061 114,144 11
Temple Newsam209 193,504 143,425 12
Headingley & Hyde Park242 163,623 123,182 16
Pudsey310 123,544 133,406 13
Morley South276 133,133 163,304 14
Cross Gates & Whinmoor234 173,272 153,240 15
Morley North249 153,018 173,053 18
Roundhay221 182,145 212,217 20
Rothwell209 202,300 192,400 19
Calverley & Farsley197 222,287 202,095 23
Ardsley & Robin Hood164 251,987 262,157 21
Adel & Wharfedale200 212,001 251,715 27
Weetwood189 232,131 222,112 22
Otley & Yeadon178 242,092 231,824 25
Alwoodley151 271,983 272,022 24
Guiseley & Rawdon149 292,076 241,769 26
Moortown156 261,599 311,434 31
Kippax & Methley133 311,696 301,685 28
Horsforth149 281,957 281,440 30
Wetherby144 301,851 291,616 29
Garforth & Swillington105 321,339 321,302 32
Harewood66 33768 33886 33

Chapel Allerton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 112 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (136 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (101 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (35 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (107 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (23 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (107 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 196 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202515
May 202516
April 202519
March 202518
February 20258
January 20256
December 20248
November 202415
October 202426
September 202424
August 202421

A total of 1263 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 105.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 136 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025112
June 2025136
May 2025101
April 2025107
March 2025107
February 202591
January 202576
December 202494
November 202496
October 2024120
September 202488
August 2024135

A total of 92 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20258
May 20253
April 20258
March 20259
February 202510
January 20258
December 202410
November 20247
October 20245
September 202410
August 20247

A total of 209 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202518
May 202535
April 202523
March 20258
February 20258
January 202512
December 20246
November 202430
October 202421
September 202421
August 202410

A total of 131 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20258
May 202511
April 20256
March 20258
February 20254
January 20256
December 202415
November 202427
October 202412
September 202415
August 202410

A total of 186 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202514
May 202523
April 20258
March 202512
February 202518
January 202514
December 202410
November 202415
October 202424
September 20248
August 202422

A total of 78 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 202511
April 20253
March 20258
February 20258
January 20257
December 20246
November 20246
October 20244
September 20243
August 20249

A total of 181 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202514
May 202514
April 202512
March 202519
February 202514
January 20258
December 202422
November 202417
October 20249
September 202416
August 202415

A total of 95 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202511
May 20256
April 20258
March 20257
February 20254
January 202510
December 202410
November 20245
October 20246
September 20247
August 202413

A total of 223 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202514
May 202519
April 202520
March 202515
February 202513
January 202520
December 202413
November 202421
October 202420
September 202421
August 202425

A total of 28 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20254
April 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
August 20245

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
April 20255
March 20252
February 20251
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 39 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20256
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 30 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20245
August 20249

High Crime Locations Chapel Allerton in July 2025

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

1. Wensley Crescent (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson4
Drugs3
Public order3
Other crime1
2. Woodland Terrace (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
3. Club Row (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
4. Farm Hill Rise (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
5. Zermatt Terrace (Map)
Total5
Public order3
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Back Laurel Mount (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Other theft1
7. Grange Crescent (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
8. Hamilton Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime2
9. Back Grange Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
10. Cross Reginald Place (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1

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