Crime Rate in Pudsey: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pudsey

The total recorded crimes in Pudsey, Leeds, UK in July 2025 are around 310 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pudsey crime rate of 5.67 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 Pudsey, encompassing approximately 54,635 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (119) incidents (8.18% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (2.50% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (33) incidents (-32.65% decrease)
Pudsey Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 24
  • Rycroft Towers with total crimes: 13
  • Wellstone Road with total crimes: 11

How safe is Pudsey?

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

  • Relative to Leeds:

    • In 2024, Pudsey demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Leeds average, with 3544 crimes compared to 4001.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Pudsey witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 32 other areas in the Leeds.

    • In 2023, Pudsey had fewer crimes than the Leeds average, with 3,406 crimes compared to 3,906. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Pudsey witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 32 other areas in the Leeds.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Leeds, Pudsey has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Pudsey Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Pudsey has recorded 310 crimes with crime rate of 5.67 ranking 12th out of 32 in the Leeds, UK

In 2024, the total Pudsey crimes were 3,544. The crime rate of Pudsey in 2024 was 64.87 (year) or 5.41 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Leeds.

In 2023, the total crimes in Pudsey were around 3,406 crimes with yearly crime rate of 62.34 (year) or 5.20 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Leeds.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Pudsey)CrimesRank (Pudsey)CrimesRank (Pudsey)
Little London & Woodhouse1,467 117,639 116,684 1
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
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

Pudsey 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 119 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 41 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (110 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (49 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (107 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (46 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (99 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (47 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (107 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (57 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 110 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 40 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (86 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 104 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (121 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (124 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (34 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (86 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (24 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (79 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (40 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 80 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20254
May 20254
April 20253
March 20256
February 20256
January 202511
December 20246
November 202411
October 20247
September 20247
August 20242

A total of 228 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202520
May 202520
April 202510
March 202521
February 202516
January 202518
December 202419
November 202425
October 202421
September 202423
August 202418

A total of 1252 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 104.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 124 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025119
June 2025110
May 2025107
April 202599
March 2025107
February 2025110
January 202586
December 2024104
November 2024121
October 2024124
September 202486
August 202479

A total of 223 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202528
May 202516
April 202522
March 202523
February 202520
January 20253
December 202414
November 202418
October 202427
September 20249
August 202423

A total of 186 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202514
May 202516
April 202512
March 202512
February 20256
January 202512
December 202432
November 202415
October 202414
September 202418
August 202415

A total of 369 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202541
June 202540
May 202546
April 202531
March 202523
February 202523
January 202526
December 202424
November 202420
October 202434
September 202421
August 202440

A total of 433 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202549
May 202545
April 202547
March 202557
February 202540
January 202522
December 202430
November 202425
October 202432
September 202424
August 202429

A total of 155 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202513
May 202511
April 20259
March 202518
February 202513
January 202518
December 202416
November 202414
October 20245
September 202413
August 202412

A total of 38 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20259
May 20254
April 20252
February 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20245
October 20243
September 20243

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 253 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202520
May 202519
April 202524
March 202525
February 202525
January 202514
December 202418
November 202420
October 202424
September 202419
August 202423

A total of 70 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20258
May 20257
April 20253
March 202514
February 20255
January 20255
December 20247
November 20249
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
January 20251
November 20242
August 20241

High Crime Locations Pudsey in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Pudsey postcode area is presented below.

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total24
Shoplifting20
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
2. Rycroft Towers (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences10
Public order3
3. Wellstone Road (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
4. Victoria Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Fulneck (Map)
Total8
Other theft4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Manor House Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
7. Tyersal Avenue (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order1
8. Croft House Court (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
9. Tofts House Close (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
10. Tyersal View (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1

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