Crime Rate in Harewood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Harewood

The total recorded crimes in Harewood, Leeds, UK in February 2025 are around 46 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Harewood crime rate of 14.05 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 Harewood, encompassing approximately 3,274 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-46.43% decrease)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
Harewood Crime Hotspots

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

  • A659 with total crimes: 3
  • Lyndhurst Road with total crimes: 2
  • Oaklea Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Harewood?

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

  • Relative to Leeds:

    • In 2024, Harewood demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Leeds average, with 768 crimes compared to 4001.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Harewood recorded fewer crimes than 32 out of 32 other cities.

    • In 2023, Harewood had fewer crimes than the Leeds average, with 886 crimes compared to 3,906. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Harewood recorded fewer crimes than 32 out of 32 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Harewood Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Harewood has recorded 46 crimes with crime rate of 14.05 ranking 33th out of 32 in the Leeds, UK

In 2024, the total Harewood crimes were 768. The crime rate of Harewood in 2024 was 234.55 (year) or 19.55 (month) ranking it 33 dangerous area in the Leeds.

In 2023, the total crimes in Harewood were around 886 crimes with yearly crime rate of 270.58 (year) or 22.55 (month) ranking 33 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
Chapel Allerton183 182,863 183,103 17
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

Harewood 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 15 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20259
January 20255
December 20244
November 20244
October 20244
September 20244
August 20247
July 20243
June 202412
May 20245
April 20245
March 20245

A total of 289 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202515
January 202528
December 202434
November 202430
October 202417
September 202422
August 202418
July 202421
June 202436
May 202417
April 202430
March 202421

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241

A total of 76 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20253
December 20248
November 20244
October 20245
September 20245
August 202412
July 20247
June 202412
May 20244
April 20247
March 20246

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20252
December 20249
November 20247
October 20242
September 20247
August 20248
July 20243
June 20248
April 20243
March 20247

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20246
September 20245
August 20246
July 20248
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20245

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 82 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20254
December 20247
November 20244
October 20247
September 20249
August 20243
July 202410
June 202410
May 202413
April 20247
March 20246

A total of 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20245
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20248
July 20243
June 20248
May 20245
April 20246
March 20248

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20246
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241

High Crime Locations Harewood in February 2025

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

1. A659 (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Other crime1
2. Lyndhurst Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Oaklea Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other theft1
4. Churchville (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. Peckfield Rise (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Grange Farm Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Alness Avenue (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
8. Lotherton Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Lotherton Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. The Dale (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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