Crime Rate in Rothwell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rothwell

The total recorded crimes in Rothwell, Leeds, UK in February 2025 are around 200 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rothwell crime rate of 5.88 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (83) incidents (23.88% increase)
  • Public order: (28) incidents (180.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (26.67% increase)
Rothwell Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ingram Parade with total crimes: 15
  • Blackburn Court with total crimes: 6
  • Northfield Avenue with total crimes: 5

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Rothwell has recorded 200 crimes with crime rate of 5.88 ranking 17th 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.

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
Pudsey270 133,544 133,406 13
Cross Gates & Whinmoor218 143,272 153,240 15
Chapel Allerton183 182,863 183,103 17
Morley North180 193,018 173,053 18
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

Rothwell 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 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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (58 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (44 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (66 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 364 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202519
January 202515
December 202426
November 202422
October 202421
September 202418
August 202433
July 202437
June 202472
May 202435
April 202444
March 202422

A total of 153 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

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

A total of 856 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 71.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202583
January 202567
December 202477
November 202462
October 202467
September 202471
August 202473
July 202459
June 2024106
May 202467
April 202458
March 202466

A total of 224 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202528
January 202510
December 202414
November 202419
October 202420
September 202419
August 202410
July 202421
June 202434
May 202416
April 202418
March 202415

A total of 134 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 202513
December 202412
November 202410
October 202413
September 20248
August 20248
July 20249
June 202416
May 202416
April 202418
March 20246

A total of 147 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202515
January 20257
December 202411
November 20244
October 202421
September 20247
August 202414
July 202416
June 202426
May 20247
April 202411
March 20248

A total of 106 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202514
January 20252
December 20244
November 20248
October 202410
September 20244
August 20247
July 20249
June 202412
May 20246
April 202412
March 202418

A total of 147 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202512
January 20256
December 20245
November 20247
October 20249
September 20249
August 202419
July 202413
June 202436
May 20248
April 202410
March 202413

A total of 47 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20249
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 202416
May 20242
April 20246
March 20243

A total of 72 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Rothwell in February 2025

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

1. Ingram Parade (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting6
Public order5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Blackburn Court (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
3. Northfield Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime2
4. Police Station (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Park Lane (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Robbery1
6. North Lane (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Temple Green (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
8. Castle Lodge Gardens (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
9. Castle Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
Public order1
10. West Parade (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

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