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 April 2025 are around 1,359 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Little London & Woodhouse crime rate of 8.48 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 Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (379) incidents (-16.52% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (294) incidents (3.52% increase)
  • Other theft: (122) incidents (29.79% increase)
Little London & Woodhouse Crime Hotspots

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

  • Duncan Street with total crimes: 81
  • Rutland Mount with total crimes: 81
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 51

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 April 2025 the Little London & Woodhouse has recorded 1,359 crimes with crime rate of 8.48 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.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Little London & Woodhouse)CrimesRank (Little London & Woodhouse)CrimesRank (Little London & Woodhouse)
Hunslet & Riverside1,167 214,539 214,311 2
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

Little London & Woodhouse Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1617 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 134.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 302 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 2025122
March 202594
February 2025112
January 2025129
December 2024166
November 2024132
October 2024135
September 2024112
August 202497
July 2024124
June 2024302
May 202492

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
April 202511
March 202510
February 20259
January 202513
December 20249
November 202412
October 202411
September 20248
August 202419
July 202414
June 202418
May 202415

A total of 4939 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 411.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 724 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 2025379
March 2025454
February 2025391
January 2025329
December 2024351
November 2024391
October 2024370
September 2024407
August 2024418
July 2024359
June 2024724
May 2024366

A total of 888 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 74.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 144 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202556
March 202576
February 202577
January 202577
December 202450
November 202453
October 202495
September 202460
August 202472
July 202457
June 2024144
May 202471

A total of 1711 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 142.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 278 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 2025121
March 2025164
February 2025119
January 2025124
December 2024117
November 2024123
October 2024126
September 2024135
August 2024134
July 2024132
June 2024278
May 2024138

A total of 913 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 76.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 126 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202592
March 202578
February 202552
January 202555
December 202459
November 202488
October 202465
September 202479
August 202460
July 202475
June 2024126
May 202484

A total of 429 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 120 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202535
March 202516
February 202510
January 202517
December 202415
November 202421
October 202440
September 202431
August 202438
July 202439
June 2024120
May 202447

A total of 3306 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 275.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 420 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 2025294
March 2025284
February 2025291
January 2025319
December 2024224
November 2024227
October 2024277
September 2024261
August 2024289
July 2024186
June 2024420
May 2024234

A total of 1207 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 100.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 220 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202587
March 202556
February 202575
January 202556
December 202460
November 202487
October 2024121
September 202481
August 2024124
July 2024161
June 2024220
May 202479

A total of 531 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202533
March 202527
February 202536
January 202532
December 202449
November 202453
October 202434
September 202441
August 202435
July 202440
June 2024112
May 202439

A total of 540 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202541
March 202550
February 202546
January 202536
December 202454
November 202441
October 202435
September 202427
August 202447
July 202442
June 202482
May 202439

A total of 464 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202520
March 202548
February 202534
January 202536
December 202432
November 202424
October 202444
September 202431
August 202423
July 202443
June 202468
May 202461

A total of 775 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 64.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202540
March 202546
February 202532
January 202564
December 202473
November 202464
October 202477
September 202479
August 202432
July 202499
June 2024102
May 202467

A total of 312 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202528
March 202517
February 202521
January 202533
December 202430
November 202417
October 202425
September 202429
August 202413
July 202427
June 202450
May 202422

High Crime Locations Little London & Woodhouse in April 2025

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

1. Duncan Street (Map)
Total81
Violence and sexual offences26
Anti-social behaviour16
Shoplifting11
Drugs7
Other theft7
Public order6
Criminal damage and arson2
Robbery2
Theft from the person2
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
2. Rutland Mount (Map)
Total81
Shoplifting78
Other theft3
3. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total51
Shoplifting27
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total44
Shoplifting14
Anti-social behaviour8
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order5
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3
Burglary1
Drugs1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
5. Sidney Street (Map)
Total39
Shoplifting21
Public order8
Other theft2
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total37
Shoplifting33
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Mill Hill (Map)
Total35
Violence and sexual offences12
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order4
Other theft3
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
8. Merrion Way (Map)
Total35
Shoplifting21
Violence and sexual offences7
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Public order1
9. Nightclub (Map)
Total28
Shoplifting11
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft3
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Lower Basinghall Street (Map)
Total26
Other theft6
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour4
Bicycle theft3
Theft from the person3
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Public order1

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