Allerton Bywater Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Allerton Bywater's October 2023 crime rate of 7.1 per 1,000 residents places the area 11.3% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This figure, while showing a 9.6% increase from September's 6.5 per 1,000, remains a marked improvement against the national benchmark. The crime profile in October was dominated by violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 57.9% of all reported incidents—far exceeding their share in other categories. This dominance of violent crime may be partly explained by seasonal factors such as the darker evenings of October and the proximity of Halloween, which could contribute to increased public gatherings and associated risks. Public order offences also rose sharply, though their share of total crimes (8.8%) remained modest compared to the national average. Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage, by contrast, were both significantly below UK rates, suggesting that local initiatives or environmental factors may be mitigating these types of incidents. The area's crime profile appears to be shaped by its location within Leeds, where urban dynamics and community policing efforts likely play a role in shaping the balance between violent and property-related crimes. Seasonal transitions, such as the shift from autumn to winter, may further influence patterns in the coming months, particularly as darker evenings persist and holiday-related activities intensify.

October 2023 saw a 150% increase in public order offences, rising from 2 to 5 incidents—a significant spike that may reflect Halloween-related activity or heightened community tensions. Other crime and bicycle theft each doubled from zero to two incidents, highlighting emerging patterns that could signal new challenges for local authorities. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage both declined, with the latter falling by 33.3% to four incidents. This shift in crime mix underscores a notable contrast: while violent crimes remain 52% above the UK average, property-related offences like burglary and vehicle crime are below national rates. The 9.6% monthly increase in the overall crime rate—from 6.5 to 7.1 per 1,000—suggests a combination of factors, including seasonal transitions and the timing of school holidays. Residents may find the 1-in-141 resident monthly exposure rate particularly informative, as it contextualises the frequency of crime within the local population.

Allerton Bywater's crime rate in October 2023 rose by 9.6% compared to September's 6.5 per 1,000, reaching 7.1 per 1,000. While this marks an upward trend, the area remains 11.3% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. Daily crime statistics show an average of two reported incidents per day in October, a figure that translates to one crime occurring for every 141 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate provides a tangible sense of the scale of crime relative to the local population of 8,046. The increase in overall crime rate contrasts with the UK's broader context, where Allerton Bywater's violent crime rate of 4.1 per 1,000 is 52% above the national average for this category. However, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage rates remain significantly below UK norms, suggesting local factors such as community engagement or policing strategies may be influencing these outcomes. The shift in crime mix—particularly the rise in public order offences—warrants attention to how seasonal events like Halloween may interact with the area's unique social dynamics.