Crime Rate in Headingley & Hyde Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Headingley & Hyde Park

The total recorded crimes in Headingley & Hyde Park, Leeds, UK in May 2025 are around 266 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Headingley & Hyde Park crime rate of 1.27 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 Headingley & Hyde Park, encompassing approximately 209,840 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (89) incidents (25.35% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (26) incidents (136.36% increase)
  • Burglary: (23) incidents (64.29% increase)
Headingley & Hyde Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chapel Terrace with total crimes: 13
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • Royal Park Road with total crimes: 8

How safe is Headingley & Hyde Park?

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

  • Relative to Leeds:

    • In 2024, Headingley & Hyde Park demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Leeds average, with 3623 crimes compared to 4001.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Headingley & Hyde Park witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 32 other areas in the Leeds.

    • In 2023, Headingley & Hyde Park had fewer crimes than the Leeds average, with 3,182 crimes compared to 3,906. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Headingley & Hyde Park witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 32 other areas in the Leeds.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Leeds, Headingley & Hyde Park has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Headingley & Hyde Park Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Headingley & Hyde Park has recorded 266 crimes with crime rate of 1.27 ranking 14th out of 32 in the Leeds, UK

In 2024, the total Headingley & Hyde Park crimes were 3,623. The crime rate of Headingley & Hyde Park in 2024 was 17.27 (year) or 1.44 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Leeds.

In 2023, the total crimes in Headingley & Hyde Park were around 3,182 crimes with yearly crime rate of 15.16 (year) or 1.26 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Leeds.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Headingley & Hyde Park)CrimesRank (Headingley & Hyde Park)CrimesRank (Headingley & Hyde Park)
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
Pudsey298 133,544 133,406 13
Morley South242 173,133 163,304 14
Cross Gates & Whinmoor250 153,272 153,240 15
Chapel Allerton250 162,863 183,103 17
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

Headingley & Hyde Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (89 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (71 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (21 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (93 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (31 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 100 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (76 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 64 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 (79 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (31 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (99 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (36 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (64 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (50 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (82 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (32 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 99 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 224 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202514
March 202513
February 202514
January 202512
December 202421
November 202424
October 202426
September 202418
August 202426
July 202433

A total of 206 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202513
March 202514
February 202512
January 202520
December 20249
November 202431
October 202431
September 202420
August 202421
July 202415

A total of 916 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 83.27 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202589
April 202571
March 202593
February 2025100
January 202576
December 202464
November 202479
October 202499
September 202464
August 202482
July 202499

A total of 184 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202518
March 202518
February 20256
January 202510
December 202422
November 202421
October 202421
September 202416
August 202410
July 202425

A total of 220 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202512
March 202531
February 202515
January 202518
December 202418
November 202419
October 202420
September 202416
August 202426
July 202425

A total of 289 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202511
March 20259
February 202520
January 202522
December 202415
November 202425
October 202436
September 202450
August 202421
July 202454

A total of 76 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20259
March 20256
February 20253
January 20258
December 20246
November 20248
October 20248
September 20247
August 20244
July 20248

A total of 52 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20253
February 20258
January 20257
December 20245
November 20244
October 20245
September 20245
August 20246
July 20243

A total of 204 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.55 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202521
March 202518
February 202519
January 20258
December 202411
November 202426
October 202419
September 202423
August 202426
July 202410

A total of 65 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20251
March 202511
February 20256
January 20255
December 20245
November 20249
October 20248
September 20243
August 20245
July 20245

A total of 28 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245

A total of 43 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20255
February 20251
January 20251
December 20246
November 20242
October 20248
September 20246
August 20241
July 20246

A total of 177 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202512
March 20259
February 20255
January 202511
December 202421
November 202420
October 202418
September 202419
August 202432
July 202414

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20255
January 20251
November 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Headingley & Hyde Park in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Headingley & Hyde Park postcode area is presented below.

1. Chapel Terrace (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting9
Public order2
Other theft1
Robbery1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Drugs2
Other theft2
Public order2
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Royal Park Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Theft from the person2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
4. Moorfield Street (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
5. Ashwood Villas (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
6. Cathcart Street (Map)
Total6
Robbery3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
7. Shire Oak Street (Map)
Total6
Burglary2
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Dennistead Crescent (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson2
9. Royal Park View (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Other theft1
10. Kensington Terrace (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1

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