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 July 2025 are around 1,467 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Little London & Woodhouse crime rate of 9.16 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (398) incidents (25.55% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (395) incidents (65.97% increase)
  • Public order: (149) incidents (31.86% increase)
Little London & Woodhouse Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rutland Mount with total crimes: 180
  • Duncan Street with total crimes: 61
  • Mill Hill 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 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 July 2025 the Little London & Woodhouse has recorded 1,467 crimes with crime rate of 9.16 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Little London & Woodhouse)CrimesRank (Little London & Woodhouse)CrimesRank (Little London & Woodhouse)
Hunslet & Riverside1,253 214,539 214,311 2
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

Little London & Woodhouse 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 398 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 395 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (317 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (238 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 886 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 73.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202589
June 202585
May 202584
April 202592
March 202578
February 202552
January 202555
December 202459
November 202488
October 202465
September 202479
August 202460

A total of 1410 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 117.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 166 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025115
June 202585
May 2025111
April 2025122
March 202594
February 2025112
January 2025129
December 2024166
November 2024132
October 2024135
September 2024112
August 202497

A total of 4576 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 381.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 454 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025398
June 2025317
May 2025371
April 2025379
March 2025454
February 2025391
January 2025329
December 2024351
November 2024391
October 2024370
September 2024407
August 2024418

A total of 306 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202536
June 202521
May 202526
April 202535
March 202516
February 202510
January 202517
December 202415
November 202421
October 202440
September 202431
August 202438

A total of 649 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 54.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202546
June 202545
May 202551
April 202540
March 202546
February 202532
January 202564
December 202473
November 202464
October 202477
September 202479
August 202432

A total of 421 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202528
May 202530
April 202533
March 202527
February 202536
January 202532
December 202449
November 202453
October 202434
September 202441
August 202435

A total of 1554 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 129.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 164 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025149
June 2025113
May 2025129
April 2025121
March 2025164
February 2025119
January 2025124
December 2024117
November 2024123
October 2024126
September 2024135
August 2024134

A total of 3325 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 277.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 395 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025395
June 2025238
May 2025226
April 2025294
March 2025284
February 2025291
January 2025319
December 2024224
November 2024227
October 2024277
September 2024261
August 2024289

A total of 786 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 65.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202545
June 202565
May 202560
April 202556
March 202576
February 202577
January 202577
December 202450
November 202453
October 202495
September 202460
August 202472

A total of 140 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 19 reported cases.

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

A total of 389 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202540
June 202521
May 202536
April 202520
March 202548
February 202534
January 202536
December 202432
November 202424
October 202444
September 202431
August 202423

A total of 499 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.58 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 54 reported cases.

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

A total of 274 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202532
May 202510
April 202528
March 202517
February 202521
January 202533
December 202430
November 202417
October 202425
September 202429
August 202413

A total of 947 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 78.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 124 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202561
June 202538
May 2025101
April 202587
March 202556
February 202575
January 202556
December 202460
November 202487
October 2024121
September 202481
August 2024124

High Crime Locations Little London & Woodhouse in July 2025

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

1. Rutland Mount (Map)
Total180
Shoplifting171
Public order3
Robbery3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Duncan Street (Map)
Total61
Violence and sexual offences25
Public order9
Drugs6
Shoplifting4
Bicycle theft3
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3
Robbery2
Theft from the person2
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1
Other crime1
3. Mill Hill (Map)
Total46
Shoplifting27
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order4
Other theft3
Robbery2
Theft from the person2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total40
Shoplifting21
Public order4
Bicycle theft3
Burglary3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
5. Sidney Street (Map)
Total35
Shoplifting12
Violence and sexual offences10
Public order7
Robbery4
Criminal damage and arson2
6. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total35
Shoplifting22
Public order3
Robbery3
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
7. Central Road (Map)
Total34
Shoplifting14
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Robbery2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total33
Shoplifting12
Violence and sexual offences12
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour3
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total30
Shoplifting20
Criminal damage and arson4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Robbery1
10. Nightclub (Map)
Total25
Violence and sexual offences13
Theft from the person3
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Public order2
Possession of weapons1

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