Crime Rate in Pudsey: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pudsey

The total recorded crimes in Pudsey, Leeds, UK in April 2025 are around 264 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pudsey crime rate of 4.83 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 Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (99) incidents (-7.48% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (47) incidents (-17.54% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (34.78% increase)
Pudsey Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 43
  • Tofts House Close with total crimes: 8
  • Rycroft Towers with total crimes: 7

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 April 2025 the Pudsey has recorded 264 crimes with crime rate of 4.83 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.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Pudsey)CrimesRank (Pudsey)CrimesRank (Pudsey)
Little London & Woodhouse1,359 117,639 116,684 1
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
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

Pudsey Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (184 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (106 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (115 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (53 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1313 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 109.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 184 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202599
March 2025107
February 2025110
January 202586
December 2024104
November 2024121
October 2024124
September 202486
August 202479
July 202498
June 2024184
May 2024115

A total of 236 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202522
March 202523
February 202520
January 20253
December 202414
November 202418
October 202427
September 20249
August 202423
July 202414
June 202438
May 202425

A total of 76 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20256
February 20256
January 202511
December 20246
November 202411
October 20247
September 20247
August 20242
July 20243
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 394 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202531
March 202523
February 202523
January 202526
December 202424
November 202420
October 202434
September 202421
August 202440
July 202433
June 202480
May 202439

A total of 188 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202512
March 202512
February 20256
January 202512
December 202432
November 202415
October 202414
September 202418
August 202415
July 20249
June 202426
May 202417

A total of 264 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202524
March 202525
February 202525
January 202514
December 202418
November 202420
October 202424
September 202419
August 202423
July 202411
June 202440
May 202421

A total of 511 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202547
March 202557
February 202540
January 202522
December 202430
November 202425
October 202432
September 202424
August 202429
July 202446
June 2024106
May 202453

A total of 65 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 202514
February 20255
January 20255
December 20247
November 20249
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 257 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20259
March 202518
February 202513
January 202518
December 202416
November 202414
October 20245
September 202413
August 202412
July 202423
June 202488
May 202428

A total of 233 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202510
March 202521
February 202516
January 202518
December 202419
November 202425
October 202421
September 202423
August 202418
July 202431
June 202422
May 20249

A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20245
October 20243
September 20243
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 27 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244
June 202410

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Pudsey in April 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total43
Shoplifting36
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. Tofts House Close (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Rycroft Towers (Map)
Total7
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Acres Hall Avenue (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other crime1
Public order1
5. Wellstone Green (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Other crime1
6. Wellstone Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Public order1
7. William Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
8. Harley Close (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Rycroft Green (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Troydale Park (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1

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