Crime Rate in Pudsey: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pudsey

The total recorded crimes in Pudsey, Leeds, UK in February 2025 are around 270 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pudsey crime rate of 4.94 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (110) incidents (27.91% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (40) incidents (81.82% increase)
  • Public order: (25) incidents (78.57% increase)
Pudsey Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 32
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12
  • Harley Close with total crimes: 8

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Pudsey has recorded 270 crimes with crime rate of 4.94 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.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Leeds)CrimesRank (Leeds)CrimesRank (Leeds)
Little London & Woodhouse1,305 117,639 116,684 1
Hunslet & Riverside930 214,539 214,311 2
Gipton & Harehills495 37,048 37,396 3
Killingbeck & Seacroft391 46,628 46,630 4
Armley340 75,435 55,618 5
Burmantofts & Richmond Hill380 55,146 85,311 7
Beeston & Holbeck321 85,137 95,324 6
Kirkstall349 65,409 64,391 10
Middleton Park301 95,380 75,218 8
Farnley & Wortley285 104,436 104,489 9
Bramley & Stanningley284 114,061 114,144 11
Temple Newsam209 163,504 143,425 12
Headingley & Hyde Park216 153,623 123,182 16
Morley South281 123,133 163,304 14
Cross Gates & Whinmoor218 143,272 153,240 15
Chapel Allerton183 182,863 183,103 17
Morley North180 193,018 173,053 18
Rothwell200 172,300 192,400 19
Roundhay113 282,145 212,217 20
Calverley & Farsley155 212,287 202,095 23
Horsforth177 201,957 281,440 30
Ardsley & Robin Hood121 261,987 262,157 21
Weetwood127 232,131 222,112 22
Alwoodley148 221,983 272,022 24
Otley & Yeadon126 242,092 231,824 25
Guiseley & Rawdon122 252,076 241,769 26
Adel & Wharfedale117 272,001 251,715 27
Kippax & Methley88 311,696 301,685 28
Wetherby103 291,851 291,616 29
Garforth & Swillington92 301,339 321,302 32
Moortown84 321,599 311,434 31
Harewood46 33768 33886 33

Pudsey Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (95 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (48 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (120 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (37 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 249 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202525
January 202514
December 202418
November 202420
October 202424
September 202419
August 202423
July 202411
June 202440
May 202421
April 20249
March 202425

A total of 1322 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 110.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 184 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2025110
January 202586
December 2024104
November 2024121
October 2024124
September 202486
August 202479
July 202498
June 2024184
May 2024115
April 202495
March 2024120

A total of 390 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202523
January 202526
December 202424
November 202420
October 202434
September 202421
August 202440
July 202433
June 202480
May 202439
April 202422
March 202428

A total of 214 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202520
January 20253
December 202414
November 202418
October 202427
September 20249
August 202423
July 202414
June 202438
May 202425
April 202418
March 20245

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

A total of 492 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202540
January 202522
December 202430
November 202425
October 202432
September 202424
August 202429
July 202446
June 2024106
May 202453
April 202448
March 202437

A total of 235 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202516
January 202518
December 202419
November 202425
October 202421
September 202423
August 202418
July 202431
June 202422
May 20249
April 202416
March 202417

A total of 88 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 202511
December 20246
November 202411
October 20247
September 20247
August 20242
July 20243
June 202410
May 20244
April 20246
March 202415

A total of 271 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202513
January 202518
December 202416
November 202414
October 20245
September 202413
August 202412
July 202423
June 202488
May 202428
April 202425
March 202416

A total of 60 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 204 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 202512
December 202432
November 202415
October 202414
September 202418
August 202415
July 20249
June 202426
May 202417
April 202425
March 202415

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20245
October 20243
September 20243
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242

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

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242

High Crime Locations Pudsey in February 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total32
Shoplifting25
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Other theft1
3. Harley Close (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
4. Wellstone Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
5. Wellstone Rise (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Claremont Grove (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Public order1
Robbery1
7. Tyersal Court (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
8. Tyersal Crescent (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
9. Croft House Court (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
10. Crimbles Place (Map)
Total5
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1

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