Crime Rate in Pudsey: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pudsey

The total recorded crimes in Pudsey, Leeds, UK in May 2025 are around 298 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pudsey crime rate of 5.45 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (107) incidents (8.08% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (46) incidents (48.39% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (45) incidents (-4.26% decrease)
Pudsey Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 40
  • Acres Hall Avenue with total crimes: 12
  • Harley Close with total crimes: 9

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 May 2025 the Pudsey has recorded 298 crimes with crime rate of 5.45 ranking 13th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Pudsey)CrimesRank (Pudsey)CrimesRank (Pudsey)
Little London & Woodhouse1,295 117,639 116,684 1
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
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

Pudsey Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 98 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 222 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202510
March 202521
February 202516
January 202518
December 202419
November 202425
October 202421
September 202423
August 202418
July 202431

A total of 189 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.18 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

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

A total of 1121 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 101.91 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 124 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025107
April 202599
March 2025107
February 2025110
January 202586
December 2024104
November 2024121
October 2024124
September 202486
August 202479
July 202498

A total of 152 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20259
March 202518
February 202513
January 202518
December 202416
November 202414
October 20245
September 202413
August 202412
July 202423

A total of 321 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202546
April 202531
March 202523
February 202523
January 202526
December 202424
November 202420
October 202434
September 202421
August 202440
July 202433

A total of 62 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 161 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.64 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202512
March 202512
February 20256
January 202512
December 202432
November 202415
October 202414
September 202418
August 202415
July 20249

A total of 66 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20256
February 20256
January 202511
December 20246
November 202411
October 20247
September 20247
August 20242
July 20243

A total of 222 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202524
March 202525
February 202525
January 202514
December 202418
November 202420
October 202424
September 202419
August 202423
July 202411

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 397 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 36.09 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202545
April 202547
March 202557
February 202540
January 202522
December 202430
November 202425
October 202432
September 202424
August 202429
July 202446

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
November 20242
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243

High Crime Locations Pudsey in May 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total40
Shoplifting32
Public order2
Robbery2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
2. Acres Hall Avenue (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences11
Theft from the person1
3. Harley Close (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting5
Robbery2
Drugs1
Public order1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Other theft6
Drugs1
5. Pudsey Bus Station (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
6. Victoria Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Victoria Gardens (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Drugs1
8. Wild Grove (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
9. Hazelhurst Court (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2

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