Allerton Bywater Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Allerton Bywater's overall crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000 residents in November 2023 places it 33.3% below the UK average of 7.5, reflecting a safer-than-average profile for this built-up area within Leeds. The crime profile shows a clear dominance of violent crime, with 19 incidents (47.5% of total) classified as violence and sexual offences, significantly below the UK average for this category (2.6 per 1,000). Property crimes account for 30% of the total, with criminal damage and arson (6 cases) and burglary (4 cases) standing out as notable categories. This mix aligns with the area's character as a mixed-use urban neighbourhood with retail and community spaces, though the lower-than-average violent crime rate suggests effective local policing or community engagement. Seasonal factors in November—such as Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping—may have influenced patterns, though the overall rate remains lower than national benchmarks. The area's crime picture contrasts sharply with UK-wide trends, particularly in violent crime, which is 7% below the UK average for this category. This suggests that local initiatives, such as community policing or youth engagement programmes, may be contributing to the area's relatively low violent crime levels, though further analysis would be needed to confirm this hypothesis.

November 2023 saw significant shifts in crime patterns compared to October, with a 42.4% decrease in violence and sexual offences (from 33 to 19 cases) and a 40% reduction in public order offences (from 5 to 3). These declines contrast with increases in burglary (+100%) and other theft (+100%), suggesting a shift in criminal activity towards property-focused crimes. The area's criminal damage and arson rate (0.8 per 1,000) is 36% above the UK average, indicating a localised challenge in this category. Anti-social behaviour remains 52% below the UK average (0.5 vs 1.1 per 1,000), a figure that would be of particular interest to residents concerned about community safety. The sharp rise in burglary cases—from 2 to 4—despite the overall crime rate decline, highlights a need for targeted property crime prevention measures. Meanwhile, the 84% shortfall in other theft compared to the UK average (0.1 vs 0.6 per 1,000) suggests that this category may not be a significant concern for local residents, though the increase from zero to one case is a notable anomaly requiring further investigation.

Allerton Bywater's November 2023 crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000 residents represents a 29.8% decrease from October's 7.1 per 1,000, indicating a marked improvement in local safety. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day in November—a pace that, while seemingly low, must be contextualised within the built-up area's population of 8,046 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 201 residents, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure rate significantly lower than the UK average. This statistic is particularly meaningful for local families, as it suggests that the likelihood of experiencing a crime in Allerton Bywater is considerably less than in many other parts of the country. The area's population-scaled perspective further highlights its relatively safe environment: with 40 total crimes reported, the rate per capita remains well below national levels. This contrast is especially pronounced in violent crime, where the area's rate is 7% below the UK average. The combination of these factors—declining monthly rates, low daily crime counts, and a population-scaled exposure rate—illustrates a neighbourhood that, despite its urban character, maintains a crime profile significantly better than the national average.