Crime Rate in Hunslet & Riverside: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hunslet & Riverside

The total recorded crimes in Hunslet & Riverside, Leeds, UK in April 2025 are around 1,167 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hunslet & Riverside crime rate of 8.31 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 Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (397) incidents (16.08% increase)
  • Other theft: (117) incidents (37.65% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (106) incidents (8.16% increase)
Hunslet & Riverside Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 54
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 38
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 30

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 April 2025 the Hunslet & Riverside has recorded 1,167 crimes with crime rate of 8.31 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.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hunslet & Riverside)CrimesRank (Hunslet & Riverside)CrimesRank (Hunslet & Riverside)
Little London & Woodhouse1,359 117,639 116,684 1
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
Harewood66 33768 33886 33

Hunslet & Riverside Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 888 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 74.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 224 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202560
March 202525
February 202527
January 202537
December 202443
November 202454
October 202456
September 2024118
August 202471
July 2024111
June 2024224
May 202462

A total of 843 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 70.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 148 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202553
March 202539
February 202554
January 202560
December 202448
November 202448
October 202481
September 202478
August 202476
July 202480
June 2024148
May 202478

A total of 1253 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 104.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 154 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 2025101
March 2025112
February 202586
January 202573
December 202470
November 202492
October 202485
September 202492
August 2024125
July 2024110
June 2024154
May 2024153

A total of 1327 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 110.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 180 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 2025117
March 202585
February 202592
January 202583
December 2024104
November 2024112
October 202492
September 202486
August 2024101
July 2024123
June 2024180
May 2024152

A total of 4571 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 380.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 688 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 2025397
March 2025342
February 2025336
January 2025327
December 2024398
November 2024341
October 2024356
September 2024330
August 2024388
July 2024300
June 2024688
May 2024368

A total of 530 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202532
March 202561
February 202560
January 202543
December 202435
November 202439
October 202437
September 202440
August 202426
July 202431
June 202474
May 202452

A total of 458 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202564
March 202525
February 202534
January 202535
December 202439
November 202425
October 202441
September 202430
August 202426
July 202437
June 202458
May 202444

A total of 363 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202523
March 202528
February 202522
January 202517
December 202425
November 202426
October 202426
September 202442
August 202428
July 202426
June 202482
May 202418

A total of 656 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 54.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202563
March 202542
February 202527
January 202538
December 202455
November 202456
October 202457
September 202471
August 202454
July 202439
June 2024102
May 202452

A total of 229 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202513
March 202515
February 20257
January 20257
December 202411
November 20249
October 202420
September 202411
August 202428
July 202428
June 202444
May 202436

A total of 938 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 78.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202598
March 202594
February 202540
January 202569
December 202472
November 202476
October 202493
September 202442
August 202493
July 202460
June 2024108
May 202493

A total of 1685 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 140.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 280 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 2025106
March 202598
February 2025106
January 202585
December 2024151
November 2024149
October 2024152
September 2024112
August 2024159
July 2024131
June 2024280
May 2024156

A total of 228 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202526
March 202517
February 202520
January 202513
December 202413
November 202425
October 202419
September 202412
August 202413
July 202426
June 202428
May 202416

A total of 169 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202514
March 202515
February 202519
January 20258
December 202417
November 202414
October 202416
September 202410
August 20245
July 202413
June 202414
May 202424

High Crime Locations Hunslet & Riverside in April 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 person15
Other theft9
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour6
Burglary6
Public order6
Robbery3
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total38
Violence and sexual offences9
Drugs8
Shoplifting8
Bicycle theft4
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Robbery2
Theft from the person1
3. Nightclub (Map)
Total30
Violence and sexual offences12
Public order9
Other theft6
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total30
Shoplifting15
Other theft9
Public order3
Robbery3
5. Leeds Coach Station (Map)
Total28
Shoplifting11
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
Theft from the person2
Robbery1
6. Whitfield Avenue (Map)
Total26
Anti-social behaviour10
Shoplifting10
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
7. Pitfall Street (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences15
Theft from the person3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Public order1
8. Queens'S Court (Map)
Total24
Theft from the person15
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs3
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour3
Other crime3
Vehicle crime3
10. Nightclub (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences9
Theft from the person6
Other theft3
Public order3

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