Crime Rate in Rothwell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rothwell

The total recorded crimes in Rothwell, Leeds, UK in April 2025 are around 205 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rothwell crime rate of 6.03 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 Rothwell, encompassing approximately 34,013 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (85) incidents (16.44% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Burglary: (23) incidents (64.29% increase)
Rothwell Crime Hotspots

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

  • Temple Avenue with total crimes: 11
  • Ingram Parade with total crimes: 8
  • Woodland Crescent with total crimes: 7

How safe is Rothwell?

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

  • Relative to Leeds:

    • In 2024, Rothwell demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Leeds average, with 2300 crimes compared to 4001.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Rothwell recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 32 other areas in the Leeds.

    • In 2023, Rothwell had fewer crimes than the Leeds average, with 2,400 crimes compared to 3,906. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Rothwell recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 32 other areas in the Leeds.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Rothwell Crime Statstics

In April 2025 the Rothwell has recorded 205 crimes with crime rate of 6.03 ranking 18th out of 32 in the Leeds, UK

In 2024, the total Rothwell crimes were 2,300. The crime rate of Rothwell in 2024 was 67.62 (year) or 5.64 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Leeds.

In 2023, the total crimes in Rothwell were around 2,400 crimes with yearly crime rate of 70.56 (year) or 5.88 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Leeds.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rothwell)CrimesRank (Rothwell)CrimesRank (Rothwell)
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
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
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

Rothwell Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (85 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (35 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (73 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (30 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 83 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (67 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 77 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (62 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (67 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (71 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (73 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (33 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 59 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 37 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (106 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (72 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (67 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (35 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 363 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202535
March 202530
February 202519
January 202515
December 202426
November 202422
October 202421
September 202418
August 202433
July 202437
June 202472
May 202435

A total of 161 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202523
March 202514
February 202512
January 20256
December 20245
November 20247
October 20249
September 20249
August 202419
July 202413
June 202436
May 20248

A total of 127 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202510
March 20257
February 20255
January 202513
December 202412
November 202410
October 202413
September 20248
August 20248
July 20249
June 202416
May 202416

A total of 152 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202511
March 202513
February 202514
January 20259
December 20249
November 20249
October 202410
September 202413
August 202417
July 202419
June 202416
May 202412

A total of 890 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 74.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202585
March 202573
February 202583
January 202567
December 202477
November 202462
October 202467
September 202471
August 202473
July 202459
June 2024106
May 202467

A total of 77 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20258
March 20256
February 20255
January 20256
December 20247
November 20245
October 20244
September 20248
August 20244
July 20246
June 202416
May 20242

A total of 148 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20259
March 202511
February 202515
January 20257
December 202411
November 20244
October 202421
September 20247
August 202414
July 202416
June 202426
May 20247

A total of 90 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20258
February 202514
January 20252
December 20244
November 20248
October 202410
September 20244
August 20247
July 20249
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20249
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 202416
May 20242

A total of 216 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202510
March 202515
February 202528
January 202510
December 202414
November 202419
October 202420
September 202419
August 202410
July 202421
June 202434
May 202416

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
November 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20246

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
July 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Rothwell in April 2025

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

1. Temple Avenue (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences9
Drugs1
Public order1
2. Ingram Parade (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Woodland Crescent (Map)
Total7
Burglary4
Other crime1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Castle Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
5. Manor Crescent (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Wakefield Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
7. Logistics Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
8. Orchard Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parkways Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1

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