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 May 2025 are around 1,295 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Little London & Woodhouse crime rate of 8.08 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (371) incidents (-2.11% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (226) incidents (-23.13% decrease)
  • Public order: (129) incidents (6.61% increase)
Little London & Woodhouse Crime Hotspots

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

  • Duncan Street with total crimes: 62
  • Rutland Mount with total crimes: 48
  • Sidney Street with total crimes: 42

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 areas in the Leeds.

    • 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 areas in the Leeds.

  • 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 May 2025 the Little London & Woodhouse has recorded 1,295 crimes with crime rate of 8.08 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Little London & Woodhouse)CrimesRank (Little London & Woodhouse)CrimesRank (Little London & Woodhouse)
Hunslet & Riverside1,112 214,539 214,311 2
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

Little London & Woodhouse Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (371 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (226 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (379 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (294 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (454 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (284 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 787 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 71.55 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202584
April 202592
March 202578
February 202552
January 202555
December 202459
November 202488
October 202465
September 202479
August 202460
July 202475

A total of 4220 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 383.64 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 454 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025371
April 2025379
March 2025454
February 2025391
January 2025329
December 2024351
November 2024391
October 2024370
September 2024407
August 2024418
July 2024359

A total of 733 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 66.64 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202560
April 202556
March 202576
February 202577
January 202577
December 202450
November 202453
October 202495
September 202460
August 202472
July 202457

A total of 464 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 42.18 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202545
April 202541
March 202550
February 202546
January 202536
December 202454
November 202441
October 202435
September 202427
August 202447
July 202442

A total of 250 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.73 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202528
March 202517
February 202521
January 202533
December 202430
November 202417
October 202425
September 202429
August 202413
July 202427

A total of 1334 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 121.27 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 166 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025111
April 2025122
March 202594
February 2025112
January 2025129
December 2024166
November 2024132
October 2024135
September 2024112
August 202497
July 2024124

A total of 1424 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 129.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 164 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025129
April 2025121
March 2025164
February 2025119
January 2025124
December 2024117
November 2024123
October 2024126
September 2024135
August 2024134
July 2024132

A total of 2878 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 261.64 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 319 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025226
April 2025294
March 2025284
February 2025291
January 2025319
December 2024224
November 2024227
October 2024277
September 2024261
August 2024289
July 2024186

A total of 1009 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 91.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 161 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025101
April 202587
March 202556
February 202575
January 202556
December 202460
November 202487
October 2024121
September 202481
August 2024124
July 2024161

A total of 371 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202536
April 202520
March 202548
February 202534
January 202536
December 202432
November 202424
October 202444
September 202431
August 202423
July 202443

A total of 657 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 59.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 99 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202551
April 202540
March 202546
February 202532
January 202564
December 202473
November 202464
October 202477
September 202479
August 202432
July 202499

A total of 131 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202511
March 202510
February 20259
January 202513
December 20249
November 202412
October 202411
September 20248
August 202419
July 202414

A total of 410 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.27 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202533
March 202527
February 202536
January 202532
December 202449
November 202453
October 202434
September 202441
August 202435
July 202440

A total of 288 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.18 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202535
March 202516
February 202510
January 202517
December 202415
November 202421
October 202440
September 202431
August 202438
July 202439

High Crime Locations Little London & Woodhouse in May 2025

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

1. Duncan Street (Map)
Total62
Violence and sexual offences25
Anti-social behaviour12
Public order5
Shoplifting5
Drugs4
Theft from the person4
Bicycle theft2
Criminal damage and arson2
Robbery2
Other theft1
2. Rutland Mount (Map)
Total48
Shoplifting42
Burglary3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Sidney Street (Map)
Total42
Shoplifting14
Violence and sexual offences11
Public order10
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Robbery1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total40
Shoplifting13
Violence and sexual offences8
Other theft5
Public order5
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson2
Theft from the person2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Robbery1
5. Merrion Way (Map)
Total30
Shoplifting15
Public order5
Robbery3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Other theft1
6. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total30
Shoplifting16
Other theft4
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order3
Robbery2
Drugs1
7. Hospital (Map)
Total28
Violence and sexual offences10
Public order7
Other theft3
Burglary2
Possession of weapons2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
8. Nightclub (Map)
Total27
Shoplifting10
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft3
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Other crime1
Robbery1
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total27
Shoplifting14
Other theft4
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Other crime1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
10. Mill Hill (Map)
Total25
Public order7
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1

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