Crime Rate in Roundhay: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Roundhay

The total recorded crimes in Roundhay, Leeds, UK in February 2025 are around 113 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Roundhay crime rate of 1.83 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (52) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
Roundhay Crime Hotspots

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

  • Allerton Grange Croft with total crimes: 5
  • Montagu Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Lincombe Rise with total crimes: 3

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Roundhay has recorded 113 crimes with crime rate of 1.83 ranking 28th 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.

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
Rothwell200 172,300 192,400 19
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

Roundhay 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 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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (42 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (68 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 730 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 60.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202552
January 202556
December 202443
November 202462
October 202453
September 202452
August 202457
July 202464
June 2024114
May 202467
April 202442
March 202468

A total of 261 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20259
January 202511
December 202414
November 202414
October 202440
September 202443
August 202425
July 202413
June 202448
May 202415
April 202418
March 202411

A total of 158 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 202512
December 202412
November 20245
October 202422
September 202430
August 202411
July 202410
June 202414
May 202414
April 202412
March 20248

A total of 268 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 202521
December 202412
November 202411
October 202420
September 202417
August 202425
July 202425
June 202454
May 202434
April 202420
March 202421

A total of 138 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20254
December 202414
November 20248
October 20246
September 20247
August 202411
July 202416
June 202424
May 202415
April 202415
March 202412

A total of 122 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202511
January 20258
December 20245
November 202412
October 20248
September 20248
August 20249
July 202414
June 202422
May 20247
April 202410
March 20248

A total of 154 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 20259
December 20249
November 202410
October 20245
September 20248
August 202417
July 202410
June 202430
May 202427
April 202412
March 202410

A total of 57 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20252
December 20242
November 20248
October 20244
September 20244
August 20244
July 20245
June 202412
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

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

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

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
January 20252
December 20241
November 20249
October 20247
September 20246
August 20247
July 20243
June 20244
May 20249
April 20242
March 20245

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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
December 20243
November 20241
May 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Roundhay in February 2025

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

1. Allerton Grange Croft (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
2. Montagu Gardens (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
3. Lincombe Rise (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. The View (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Other crime1
7. Arlington Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
9. Talbot Crescent (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Lincombe Drive (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1

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