Crime Rate in Roundhay: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Roundhay

The total recorded crimes in Roundhay, Leeds, UK in April 2025 are around 173 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Roundhay crime rate of 2.80 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 Roundhay, encompassing approximately 61,777 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (63) incidents (-17.11% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (23) incidents (53.33% increase)
Roundhay Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Allerton Grange Croft with total crimes: 5
  • Brackenwood Green with total crimes: 5

How safe is Roundhay?

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

  • Relative to Leeds:

    • In 2024, Roundhay demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Leeds average, with 2145 crimes compared to 4001.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Roundhay recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 32 other areas in the Leeds.

    • In 2023, Roundhay had fewer crimes than the Leeds average, with 2,217 crimes compared to 3,906. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Roundhay recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 32 other areas in the Leeds.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Roundhay Crime Statstics

In April 2025 the Roundhay has recorded 173 crimes with crime rate of 2.80 ranking 21th out of 32 in the Leeds, UK

In 2024, the total Roundhay crimes were 2,145. The crime rate of Roundhay in 2024 was 34.72 (year) or 2.89 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Leeds.

In 2023, the total crimes in Roundhay were around 2,217 crimes with yearly crime rate of 35.89 (year) or 2.99 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the Leeds.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Roundhay)CrimesRank (Roundhay)CrimesRank (Roundhay)
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
Rothwell205 182,300 192,400 19
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

Roundhay Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (63 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (24 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (76 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 52 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (56 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (62 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (53 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (40 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (52 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (43 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (57 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 64 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (114 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (54 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (67 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (34 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 168 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202514
March 202516
February 20258
January 202512
December 202412
November 20245
October 202422
September 202430
August 202411
July 202410
June 202414
May 202414

A total of 270 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202523
March 202515
February 20259
January 202511
December 202414
November 202414
October 202440
September 202443
August 202425
July 202413
June 202448
May 202415

A total of 156 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202511
March 202513
February 20257
January 20259
December 20249
November 202410
October 20245
September 20248
August 202417
July 202410
June 202430
May 202427

A total of 759 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 63.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202563
March 202576
February 202552
January 202556
December 202443
November 202462
October 202453
September 202452
August 202457
July 202464
June 2024114
May 202467

A total of 61 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20254
February 20256
January 20252
December 20242
November 20248
October 20244
September 20244
August 20244
July 20245
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 129 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202510
March 202515
February 202511
January 20258
December 20245
November 202412
October 20248
September 20248
August 20249
July 202414
June 202422
May 20247

A total of 136 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202513
March 202512
February 20256
January 20254
December 202414
November 20248
October 20246
September 20247
August 202411
July 202416
June 202424
May 202415

A total of 278 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202524
March 202527
February 20258
January 202521
December 202412
November 202411
October 202420
September 202417
August 202425
July 202425
June 202454
May 202434

A total of 55 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20249
October 20247
September 20246
August 20247
July 20243
June 20244
May 20249

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
October 20244
September 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20246
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20247
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20243
November 20241
May 20241

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 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 202414
May 20242

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Roundhay in April 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
2. Allerton Grange Croft (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
3. Brackenwood Green (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Montagu View (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
5. Brackenwood Drive (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime2
6. Park Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
7. Elmete Way (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Upland Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
9. Well House Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
10. Gipton Wood Place (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1

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