Crime Rate in Roundhay: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Roundhay

The total recorded crimes in Roundhay, Leeds, UK in July 2025 are around 221 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Roundhay crime rate of 3.58 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (82) incidents (10.81% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (32) incidents (77.78% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (-52.38% decrease)
Roundhay Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Montagu View with total crimes: 6
  • Chandos 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 July 2025 the Roundhay has recorded 221 crimes with crime rate of 3.58 ranking 18th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Roundhay)CrimesRank (Roundhay)CrimesRank (Roundhay)
Little London & Woodhouse1,467 117,639 116,684 1
Hunslet & Riverside1,253 214,539 214,311 2
Gipton & Harehills628 37,048 37,396 3
Killingbeck & Seacroft485 56,628 46,630 4
Burmantofts & Richmond Hill493 45,146 85,311 7
Armley483 65,435 55,618 5
Beeston & Holbeck415 85,137 95,324 6
Kirkstall352 105,409 64,391 10
Middleton Park431 75,380 75,218 8
Farnley & Wortley389 94,436 104,489 9
Bramley & Stanningley342 114,061 114,144 11
Temple Newsam209 193,504 143,425 12
Headingley & Hyde Park242 163,623 123,182 16
Pudsey310 123,544 133,406 13
Morley South276 133,133 163,304 14
Chapel Allerton250 142,863 183,103 17
Cross Gates & Whinmoor234 173,272 153,240 15
Morley North249 153,018 173,053 18
Rothwell209 202,300 192,400 19
Calverley & Farsley197 222,287 202,095 23
Ardsley & Robin Hood164 251,987 262,157 21
Adel & Wharfedale200 212,001 251,715 27
Weetwood189 232,131 222,112 22
Otley & Yeadon178 242,092 231,824 25
Alwoodley151 271,983 272,022 24
Guiseley & Rawdon149 292,076 241,769 26
Moortown156 261,599 311,434 31
Kippax & Methley133 311,696 301,685 28
Horsforth149 281,957 281,440 30
Wetherby144 301,851 291,616 29
Garforth & Swillington105 321,339 321,302 32
Harewood66 33768 33886 33

Roundhay Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 82 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (74 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (63 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (62 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 169 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202518
May 202512
April 202514
March 202516
February 20258
January 202512
December 202412
November 20245
October 202422
September 202430
August 202411

A total of 140 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202513
May 202521
April 202511
March 202513
February 20257
January 20259
December 20249
November 202410
October 20245
September 20248
August 202417

A total of 120 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202511
May 20256
April 202510
March 202515
February 202511
January 20258
December 20245
November 202412
October 20248
September 20248
August 20249

A total of 128 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202511
May 202516
April 202513
March 202512
February 20256
January 20254
December 202414
November 20248
October 20246
September 20247
August 202411

A total of 732 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 61.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202582
June 202574
May 202562
April 202563
March 202576
February 202552
January 202556
December 202443
November 202462
October 202453
September 202452
August 202457

A total of 281 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202563
May 202523
April 202524
March 202527
February 20258
January 202521
December 202412
November 202411
October 202420
September 202417
August 202425

A total of 260 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202518
May 202516
April 202523
March 202515
February 20259
January 202511
December 202414
November 202414
October 202440
September 202443
August 202425

A total of 59 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20254
May 20258
April 20255
March 20254
February 20256
January 20252
December 20242
November 20248
October 20244
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 44 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20256
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20246
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20247

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
October 20244
September 20241

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 51 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20257
April 20255
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20249
October 20247
September 20246
August 20247

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20252
April 20251
December 20243
November 20241

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20254
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20242

High Crime Locations Roundhay in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
2. Montagu View (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
3. Chandos Green (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Larkhill Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Lincombe Rise (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
6. Lidgett Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Parkwood Gardens (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Park Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
10. Lidgett Park Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson3
Burglary1

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