Crime Rate in Harewood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Harewood

The total recorded crimes in Harewood, Leeds, UK in April 2025 are around 66 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Harewood crime rate of 20.16 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 Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Burglary: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
Harewood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lotherton Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Peckfield Rise with total crimes: 2
  • Scholes Lane 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 areas in the Leeds.

    • 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 areas in the Leeds.

  • 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 April 2025 the Harewood has recorded 66 crimes with crime rate of 5.80 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.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Harewood)CrimesRank (Harewood)CrimesRank (Harewood)
Little London & Woodhouse1,359 117,639 116,684 1
Hunslet & Riverside1,167 214,539 214,311 2
Gipton & Harehills577 37,048 37,396 3
Killingbeck & Seacroft402 46,628 46,630 4
Armley387 85,435 55,618 5
Middleton Park399 55,380 75,218 8
Beeston & Holbeck357 105,137 95,324 6
Kirkstall380 95,409 64,391 10
Burmantofts & Richmond Hill392 65,146 85,311 7
Farnley & Wortley389 74,436 104,489 9
Bramley & Stanningley304 114,061 114,144 11
Temple Newsam230 163,504 143,425 12
Headingley & Hyde Park194 193,623 123,182 16
Morley South277 123,133 163,304 14
Pudsey264 133,544 133,406 13
Cross Gates & Whinmoor248 143,272 153,240 15
Morley North230 153,018 173,053 18
Chapel Allerton225 172,863 183,103 17
Rothwell205 182,300 192,400 19
Roundhay173 212,145 212,217 20
Calverley & Farsley180 202,287 202,095 23
Ardsley & Robin Hood136 291,987 262,157 21
Weetwood151 262,131 222,112 22
Wetherby170 221,851 291,616 29
Otley & Yeadon163 252,092 231,824 25
Horsforth169 231,957 281,440 30
Alwoodley150 271,983 272,022 24
Guiseley & Rawdon169 242,076 241,769 26
Adel & Wharfedale115 302,001 251,715 27
Kippax & Methley142 281,696 301,685 28
Moortown104 311,599 311,434 31
Garforth & Swillington96 321,339 321,302 32

Harewood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20255
February 20252
January 20254
December 20247
November 20244
October 20247
September 20249
August 20243
July 202410
June 202410
May 202413

A total of 288 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202528
March 202522
February 202515
January 202528
December 202434
November 202430
October 202417
September 202422
August 202418
July 202421
June 202436
May 202417

A total of 73 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20248
November 20244
October 20245
September 20245
August 202412
July 20247
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20257
March 20256
February 20251
January 20252
December 20245
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20248
July 20243
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20253
February 20255
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20255
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20246
September 20245
August 20246
July 20248
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20254
February 20259
January 20255
December 20244
November 20244
October 20244
September 20244
August 20247
July 20243
June 202412
May 20245

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
April 20251
February 20252
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
December 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20246
July 20241

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20256
February 20254
January 20252
December 20249
November 20247
October 20242
September 20247
August 20248
July 20243
June 20248

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 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 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 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Harewood in April 2025

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

1. Lotherton Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other crime1
2. Peckfield Rise (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Scholes Lane (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Lyndhurst Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Occupation Lane (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Drugs1
6. Wendel Avenue (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Carrfield Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Brierlands Fold (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other crime1
9. Alness Avenue (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Hall Farm Park (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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