Crime Rate in Chapel Allerton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chapel Allerton

The total recorded crimes in Chapel Allerton, Leeds, UK in May 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (101) incidents (-5.61% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (35) incidents (52.17% increase)
  • Other theft: (23) incidents (187.50% increase)
Chapel Allerton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sugar Well Mount with total crimes: 9
  • Monet Close with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket 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 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 May 2025 the Chapel Allerton has recorded 250 crimes with crime rate of 3.98 ranking 16th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chapel Allerton)CrimesRank (Chapel Allerton)CrimesRank (Chapel Allerton)
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
Burmantofts & Richmond Hill479 55,146 85,311 7
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
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

Chapel Allerton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 184 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 35 reported cases.

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

A total of 1134 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 103.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 135 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025101
April 2025107
March 2025107
February 202591
January 202576
December 202494
November 202496
October 2024120
September 202488
August 2024135
July 2024119

A total of 190 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202519
March 202518
February 20258
January 20256
December 20248
November 202415
October 202426
September 202424
August 202421
July 202429

A total of 160 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.55 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202512
March 202519
February 202514
January 20258
December 202422
November 202417
October 20249
September 202416
August 202415
July 202414

A total of 213 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202520
March 202515
February 202513
January 202520
December 202413
November 202421
October 202420
September 202421
August 202425
July 202426

A total of 134 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.18 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20256
March 20258
February 20254
January 20256
December 202415
November 202427
October 202412
September 202415
August 202410
July 202420

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 169 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

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

A total of 70 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20253
March 20258
February 20258
January 20257
December 20246
November 20246
October 20244
September 20243
August 20249
July 20245

A total of 32 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20245
August 20249
July 20244

A total of 87 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20258
March 20257
February 20254
January 202510
December 202410
November 20245
October 20246
September 20247
August 202413
July 202411

A total of 79 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20258
March 20259
February 202510
January 20258
December 202410
November 20247
October 20245
September 202410
August 20247
July 20242

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
August 20245
July 20242

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Chapel Allerton in May 2025

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

1. Sugar Well Mount (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences7
Drugs1
Other theft1
2. Monet Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting5
4. Newton Lodge Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Club Row (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Blake Grove (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
7. Reginald Street (Map)
Total4
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Scott Hall Square (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total4
Public order1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Beckhill Gate (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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