Crime Rate in Hunslet & Riverside: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hunslet & Riverside

The total recorded crimes in Hunslet & Riverside, Leeds, UK in May 2025 are around 1,112 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hunslet & Riverside crime rate of 7.92 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (332) incidents (-16.37% decrease)
  • Other theft: (127) incidents (8.55% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (113) incidents (6.60% increase)
Hunslet & Riverside Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 54
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 48
  • Leeds Coach Station with total crimes: 47

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 areas in the Leeds.

    • 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 areas in the Leeds.

  • 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 May 2025 the Hunslet & Riverside has recorded 1,112 crimes with crime rate of 7.92 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hunslet & Riverside)CrimesRank (Hunslet & Riverside)CrimesRank (Hunslet & Riverside)
Little London & Woodhouse1,295 117,639 116,684 1
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
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

Hunslet & Riverside Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (332 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (127 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (397 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (117 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (342 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (112 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 174 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202513
March 202515
February 20257
January 20257
December 202411
November 20249
October 202420
September 202411
August 202428
July 202428

A total of 666 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 60.55 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202549
April 202553
March 202539
February 202554
January 202560
December 202448
November 202448
October 202481
September 202478
August 202476
July 202480

A total of 3847 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 349.73 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 398 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025332
April 2025397
March 2025342
February 2025336
January 2025327
December 2024398
November 2024341
October 2024356
September 2024330
August 2024388
July 2024300

A total of 207 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.82 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202526
March 202517
February 202520
January 202513
December 202413
November 202425
October 202419
September 202412
August 202413
July 202426

A total of 847 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 77.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025110
April 202598
March 202594
February 202540
January 202569
December 202472
November 202476
October 202493
September 202442
August 202493
July 202460

A total of 1122 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 102.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 127 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025127
April 2025117
March 202585
February 202592
January 202583
December 2024104
November 2024112
October 202492
September 202486
August 2024101
July 2024123

A total of 549 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 49.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202547
April 202563
March 202542
February 202527
January 202538
December 202455
November 202456
October 202457
September 202471
August 202454
July 202439

A total of 458 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 41.64 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202554
April 202532
March 202561
February 202560
January 202543
December 202435
November 202439
October 202437
September 202440
August 202426
July 202431

A total of 649 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 59.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 118 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202547
April 202560
March 202525
February 202527
January 202537
December 202443
November 202454
October 202456
September 2024118
August 202471
July 2024111

A total of 1021 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 92.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 125 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202575
April 2025101
March 2025112
February 202586
January 202573
December 202470
November 202492
October 202485
September 202492
August 2024125
July 2024110

A total of 307 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.91 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202544
April 202523
March 202528
February 202522
January 202517
December 202425
November 202426
October 202426
September 202442
August 202428
July 202426

A total of 1362 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 123.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 159 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025113
April 2025106
March 202598
February 2025106
January 202585
December 2024151
November 2024149
October 2024152
September 2024112
August 2024159
July 2024131

A total of 402 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 36.55 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202546
April 202564
March 202525
February 202534
January 202535
December 202439
November 202425
October 202441
September 202430
August 202426
July 202437

A total of 151 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202514
March 202515
February 202519
January 20258
December 202417
November 202414
October 202416
September 202410
August 20245
July 202413

High Crime Locations Hunslet & Riverside in May 2025

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

1. Nightclub (Map)
Total54
Theft from the person18
Other theft12
Violence and sexual offences12
Drugs6
Public order3
Shoplifting3
2. Nightclub (Map)
Total48
Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour9
Theft from the person9
Burglary6
Robbery6
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3
3. Leeds Coach Station (Map)
Total47
Violence and sexual offences15
Shoplifting11
Other theft6
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour4
Bicycle theft2
Possession of weapons2
Robbery1
4. Kidacre Street (Map)
Total30
Other theft15
Shoplifting12
Burglary3
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total27
Shoplifting18
Burglary3
Other crime3
Other theft3
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total27
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order4
Robbery4
Shoplifting4
Possession of weapons3
Drugs2
Other crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
7. Pitfall Street (Map)
Total25
Violence and sexual offences12
Drugs7
Robbery3
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total24
Other theft9
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft3
Drugs3
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total24
Shoplifting24
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total21
Bicycle theft3
Drugs3
Other theft3
Possession of weapons3
Robbery3
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3

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