Crime Rate in Hunslet & Riverside: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hunslet & Riverside

The total recorded crimes in Hunslet & Riverside, Leeds, UK in February 2025 are around 930 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hunslet & Riverside crime rate of 6.63 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 Hunslet & Riverside, encompassing approximately 140,356 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (336) incidents (2.75% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (106) incidents (24.71% increase)
  • Other theft: (92) incidents (10.84% increase)
Hunslet & Riverside Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 63
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 36
  • Victoria Road with total crimes: 33

How safe is Hunslet & Riverside?

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

  • Relative to Leeds:

    • In 2024, Hunslet & Riverside reported a higher crime volume than the Leeds average, with 14,539 crimes compared to 4,001. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Hunslet & Riverside witnessed more crimes than 31 out of 32 other cities.

    • In 2023, Hunslet & Riverside experienced a greater number of crimes than the Leeds average, with 14,311 crimes compared to 3,906. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Hunslet & Riverside witnessed more crimes than 31 out of 32 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Leeds, Hunslet & Riverside has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Hunslet & Riverside Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Hunslet & Riverside has recorded 930 crimes with crime rate of 6.63 ranking 2th out of 32 in the Leeds, UK

In 2024, the total Hunslet & Riverside crimes were 14,539. The crime rate of Hunslet & Riverside in 2024 was 103.59 (year) or 8.63 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Leeds.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hunslet & Riverside were around 14,311 crimes with yearly crime rate of 101.96 (year) or 8.50 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Leeds.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Leeds)CrimesRank (Leeds)CrimesRank (Leeds)
Little London & Woodhouse1,305 117,639 116,684 1
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
Harewood46 33768 33886 33

Hunslet & Riverside 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 336 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 106 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (327 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (85 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 398 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 151 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (341 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (149 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (356 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (152 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (330 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (118 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (388 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (159 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 300 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 131 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (688 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (280 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (368 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (156 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (323 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (196 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (365 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (216 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 4520 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 376.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 688 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2025336
January 2025327
December 2024398
November 2024341
October 2024356
September 2024330
August 2024388
July 2024300
June 2024688
May 2024368
April 2024323
March 2024365

A total of 899 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 74.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 148 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202554
January 202560
December 202448
November 202448
October 202481
September 202478
August 202476
July 202480
June 2024148
May 202478
April 202476
March 202472

A total of 449 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202534
January 202535
December 202439
November 202425
October 202441
September 202430
August 202426
July 202437
June 202458
May 202444
April 202437
March 202443

A total of 218 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202520
January 202513
December 202413
November 202425
October 202419
September 202412
August 202413
July 202426
June 202428
May 202416
April 202418
March 202415

A total of 1297 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 108.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 154 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202586
January 202573
December 202470
November 202492
October 202485
September 202492
August 2024125
July 2024110
June 2024154
May 2024153
April 2024125
March 2024132

A total of 562 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202560
January 202543
December 202435
November 202439
October 202437
September 202440
August 202426
July 202431
June 202474
May 202452
April 202452
March 202473

A total of 873 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 72.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202540
January 202569
December 202472
November 202476
October 202493
September 202442
August 202493
July 202460
June 2024108
May 202493
April 202468
March 202459

A total of 1350 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 112.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 180 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202592
January 202583
December 2024104
November 2024112
October 202492
September 202486
August 2024101
July 2024123
June 2024180
May 2024152
April 2024130
March 202495

A total of 938 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 78.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 224 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202527
January 202537
December 202443
November 202454
October 202456
September 2024118
August 202471
July 2024111
June 2024224
May 202462
April 202458
March 202477

A total of 174 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202519
January 20258
December 202417
November 202414
October 202416
September 202410
August 20245
July 202413
June 202414
May 202424
April 202423
March 202411

A total of 1893 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 157.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 280 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2025106
January 202585
December 2024151
November 2024149
October 2024152
September 2024112
August 2024159
July 2024131
June 2024280
May 2024156
April 2024196
March 2024216

A total of 383 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202522
January 202517
December 202425
November 202426
October 202426
September 202442
August 202428
July 202426
June 202482
May 202418
April 202442
March 202429

A total of 648 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 54.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202527
January 202538
December 202455
November 202456
October 202457
September 202471
August 202454
July 202439
June 2024102
May 202452
April 202456
March 202441

A total of 236 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 20257
December 202411
November 20249
October 202420
September 202411
August 202428
July 202428
June 202444
May 202436
April 202420
March 202415

High Crime Locations Hunslet & Riverside in February 2025

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

1. Nightclub (Map)
Total63
Violence and sexual offences33
Other theft9
Drugs6
Robbery6
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order3
Theft from the person3
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total36
Shoplifting15
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs3
Robbery3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Victoria Road (Map)
Total33
Public order9
Burglary6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3
Possession of weapons3
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total29
Violence and sexual offences9
Drugs8
Possession of weapons3
Public order3
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Theft from the person1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total27
Shoplifting24
Violence and sexual offences3
6. King Street (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences12
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3
Public order3
Vehicle crime3
7. Queens'S Court (Map)
Total24
Other theft9
Theft from the person9
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Pitfall Street (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order3
Theft from the person2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft3
Public order3
Shoplifting3
Theft from the person3
10. Nightclub (Map)
Total18
Other theft6
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs3
Possession of weapons3

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