Crime Rate in Little London & Woodhouse: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Little London & Woodhouse

The total recorded crimes in Little London & Woodhouse, Leeds, UK in February 2025 are around 1,305 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Little London & Woodhouse crime rate of 8.15 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 Little London & Woodhouse, encompassing approximately 160,196 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (391) incidents (18.84% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (291) incidents (-8.78% decrease)
  • Public order: (119) incidents (-4.03% decrease)
Little London & Woodhouse Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rutland Mount with total crimes: 87
  • Duncan Street with total crimes: 59
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 46

How safe is Little London & Woodhouse?

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

  • Relative to Leeds:

    • In 2024, Little London & Woodhouse reported a higher crime volume than the Leeds average, with 17,639 crimes compared to 4,001. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Little London & Woodhouse witnessed more crimes than 32 out of 32 other cities.

    • In 2023, Little London & Woodhouse experienced a greater number of crimes than the Leeds average, with 16,684 crimes compared to 3,906. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Little London & Woodhouse witnessed more crimes than 32 out of 32 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Little London & Woodhouse Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Little London & Woodhouse has recorded 1,305 crimes with crime rate of 8.15 ranking 1th out of 32 in the Leeds, UK

In 2024, the total Little London & Woodhouse crimes were 17,639. The crime rate of Little London & Woodhouse in 2024 was 110.11 (year) or 9.18 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Leeds.

In 2023, the total crimes in Little London & Woodhouse were around 16,684 crimes with yearly crime rate of 104.15 (year) or 8.68 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Leeds.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Leeds)CrimesRank (Leeds)CrimesRank (Leeds)
Hunslet & Riverside930 214,539 214,311 2
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

Little London & Woodhouse 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 391 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 291 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (329 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (319 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 351 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 224 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (391 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (227 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (370 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (277 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (407 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (261 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (418 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (289 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 359 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 186 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (724 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (420 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (366 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (234 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (420 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (224 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (400 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (237 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 4926 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 410.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 724 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2025391
January 2025329
December 2024351
November 2024391
October 2024370
September 2024407
August 2024418
July 2024359
June 2024724
May 2024366
April 2024420
March 2024400

A total of 865 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 72.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 144 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202577
January 202577
December 202450
November 202453
October 202495
September 202460
August 202472
July 202457
June 2024144
May 202471
April 202467
March 202442

A total of 1649 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 137.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 302 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2025112
January 2025129
December 2024166
November 2024132
October 2024135
September 2024112
August 202497
July 2024124
June 2024302
May 202492
April 2024137
March 2024111

A total of 1700 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 141.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 278 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2025119
January 2025124
December 2024117
November 2024123
October 2024126
September 2024135
August 2024134
July 2024132
June 2024278
May 2024138
April 2024147
March 2024127

A total of 458 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202534
January 202536
December 202432
November 202424
October 202444
September 202431
August 202423
July 202443
June 202468
May 202461
April 202424
March 202438

A total of 3189 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 265.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 420 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2025291
January 2025319
December 2024224
November 2024227
October 2024277
September 2024261
August 2024289
July 2024186
June 2024420
May 2024234
April 2024224
March 2024237

A total of 531 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202546
January 202536
December 202454
November 202441
October 202435
September 202427
August 202447
July 202442
June 202482
May 202439
April 202454
March 202428

A total of 454 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 120 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202510
January 202517
December 202415
November 202421
October 202440
September 202431
August 202438
July 202439
June 2024120
May 202447
April 202443
March 202433

A total of 1281 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 106.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 220 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202575
January 202556
December 202460
November 202487
October 2024121
September 202481
August 2024124
July 2024161
June 2024220
May 202479
April 202494
March 2024123

A total of 798 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 66.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202532
January 202564
December 202473
November 202464
October 202477
September 202479
August 202432
July 202499
June 2024102
May 202467
April 202461
March 202448

A total of 553 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202536
January 202532
December 202449
November 202453
October 202434
September 202441
August 202435
July 202440
June 2024112
May 202439
April 202447
March 202435

A total of 888 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 74.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 126 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202552
January 202555
December 202459
November 202488
October 202465
September 202479
August 202460
July 202475
June 2024126
May 202484
April 202472
March 202473

A total of 149 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20259
January 202513
December 20249
November 202412
October 202411
September 20248
August 202419
July 202414
June 202418
May 202415
April 20249
March 202412

A total of 306 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202521
January 202533
December 202430
November 202417
October 202425
September 202429
August 202413
July 202427
June 202450
May 202422
April 202425
March 202414

High Crime Locations Little London & Woodhouse in February 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Little London & Woodhouse postcode area is presented below.

1. Rutland Mount (Map)
Total87
Shoplifting63
Public order9
Robbery6
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson3
2. Duncan Street (Map)
Total59
Violence and sexual offences21
Public order8
Shoplifting7
Drugs5
Other theft5
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour3
Possession of weapons2
Robbery2
Theft from the person2
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total46
Shoplifting43
Public order3
4. Mill Hill (Map)
Total44
Shoplifting18
Violence and sexual offences14
Other theft4
Public order3
Theft from the person3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Sidney Street (Map)
Total42
Shoplifting14
Violence and sexual offences14
Public order5
Anti-social behaviour3
Robbery2
Theft from the person2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total35
Shoplifting18
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
Robbery3
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
7. Merrion Way (Map)
Total34
Shoplifting17
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order5
Burglary2
Other crime2
Theft from the person1
8. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total32
Shoplifting13
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Robbery2
Other crime1
Other theft1
9. Bridge Street (Map)
Total30
Vehicle crime9
Violence and sexual offences9
Criminal damage and arson6
Public order3
Theft from the person3
10. Central Road (Map)
Total27
Shoplifting17
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Theft from the person1

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