Crime Rate in Hunslet & Riverside: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hunslet & Riverside

The total recorded crimes in Hunslet & Riverside, Leeds, UK in July 2025 are around 1,253 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hunslet & Riverside crime rate of 8.93 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (428) incidents (6.20% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (157) incidents (78.41% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (107) incidents (-19.55% decrease)
Hunslet & Riverside Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 75
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 45
  • Parking Area 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 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 July 2025 the Hunslet & Riverside has recorded 1,253 crimes with crime rate of 8.93 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hunslet & Riverside)CrimesRank (Hunslet & Riverside)CrimesRank (Hunslet & Riverside)
Little London & Woodhouse1,467 117,639 116,684 1
Gipton & Harehills628 37,048 37,396 3
Killingbeck & Seacroft485 56,628 46,630 4
Burmantofts & Richmond Hill493 45,146 85,311 7
Armley483 65,435 55,618 5
Beeston & Holbeck415 85,137 95,324 6
Kirkstall352 105,409 64,391 10
Middleton Park431 75,380 75,218 8
Farnley & Wortley389 94,436 104,489 9
Bramley & Stanningley342 114,061 114,144 11
Temple Newsam209 193,504 143,425 12
Headingley & Hyde Park242 163,623 123,182 16
Pudsey310 123,544 133,406 13
Morley South276 133,133 163,304 14
Chapel Allerton250 142,863 183,103 17
Cross Gates & Whinmoor234 173,272 153,240 15
Morley North249 153,018 173,053 18
Roundhay221 182,145 212,217 20
Rothwell209 202,300 192,400 19
Calverley & Farsley197 222,287 202,095 23
Ardsley & Robin Hood164 251,987 262,157 21
Adel & Wharfedale200 212,001 251,715 27
Weetwood189 232,131 222,112 22
Otley & Yeadon178 242,092 231,824 25
Alwoodley151 271,983 272,022 24
Guiseley & Rawdon149 292,076 241,769 26
Moortown156 261,599 311,434 31
Kippax & Methley133 311,696 301,685 28
Horsforth149 281,957 281,440 30
Wetherby144 301,851 291,616 29
Garforth & Swillington105 321,339 321,302 32
Harewood66 33768 33886 33

Hunslet & Riverside Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 428 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 157 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (403 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (133 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1077 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 89.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 125 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202586
June 202580
May 202575
April 2025101
March 2025112
February 202586
January 202573
December 202470
November 202492
October 202485
September 202492
August 2024125

A total of 624 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 118 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202562
June 202524
May 202547
April 202560
March 202525
February 202527
January 202537
December 202443
November 202454
October 202456
September 2024118
August 202471

A total of 1027 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 85.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 133 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025107
June 2025133
May 2025110
April 202598
March 202594
February 202540
January 202569
December 202472
November 202476
October 202493
September 202442
August 202493

A total of 4378 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 364.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 428 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025428
June 2025403
May 2025332
April 2025397
March 2025342
February 2025336
January 2025327
December 2024398
November 2024341
October 2024356
September 2024330
August 2024388

A total of 689 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 57.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202556
June 202547
May 202549
April 202553
March 202539
February 202554
January 202560
December 202448
November 202448
October 202481
September 202478
August 202476

A total of 1205 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 100.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 127 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025102
June 2025104
May 2025127
April 2025117
March 202585
February 202592
January 202583
December 2024104
November 2024112
October 202492
September 202486
August 2024101

A total of 539 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202566
June 202546
May 202554
April 202532
March 202561
February 202560
January 202543
December 202435
November 202439
October 202437
September 202440
August 202426

A total of 160 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 20255
May 202520
April 202514
March 202515
February 202519
January 20258
December 202417
November 202414
October 202416
September 202410
August 20245

A total of 233 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202524
May 202523
April 202526
March 202517
February 202520
January 202513
December 202413
November 202425
October 202419
September 202412
August 202413

A total of 421 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202537
June 202519
May 202546
April 202564
March 202525
February 202534
January 202535
December 202439
November 202425
October 202441
September 202430
August 202426

A total of 1476 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 123.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 159 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025157
June 202588
May 2025113
April 2025106
March 202598
February 2025106
January 202585
December 2024151
November 2024149
October 2024152
September 2024112
August 2024159

A total of 339 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202533
May 202544
April 202523
March 202528
February 202522
January 202517
December 202425
November 202426
October 202426
September 202442
August 202428

A total of 627 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202561
June 202556
May 202547
April 202563
March 202542
February 202527
January 202538
December 202455
November 202456
October 202457
September 202471
August 202454

A total of 183 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202516
May 202525
April 202513
March 202515
February 20257
January 20257
December 202411
November 20249
October 202420
September 202411
August 202428

High Crime Locations Hunslet & Riverside in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total75
Shoplifting72
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Nightclub (Map)
Total45
Violence and sexual offences15
Other theft12
Drugs9
Theft from the person6
Public order3
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total33
Shoplifting15
Violence and sexual offences12
Criminal damage and arson3
Robbery3
4. Leeds Coach Station (Map)
Total32
Violence and sexual offences16
Public order5
Theft from the person3
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total32
Shoplifting9
Violence and sexual offences7
Other theft4
Public order4
Drugs2
Robbery2
Theft from the person2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
6. Neville Street (Map)
Total30
Violence and sexual offences18
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs3
Shoplifting3
Theft from the person3
7. Kidacre Street (Map)
Total27
Shoplifting9
Other crime6
Violence and sexual offences6
Burglary3
Vehicle crime3
8. Victoria Road (Map)
Total27
Shoplifting18
Robbery6
Vehicle crime3
9. Nightclub (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences12
Other theft6
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total21
Burglary6
Violence and sexual offences6
Bicycle theft3
Other theft3
Theft from the person3

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