Allerton Bywater Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In August 2024, Allerton Bywater recorded 49 crimes across its population of 8,046, translating to a crime rate of 6.1 per 1,000 residents—25.6% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This figure places the area in a safer category compared to national benchmarks. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 44.9% of all incidents, followed by criminal damage and arson (14.3%) and public order offences (12.2%). These figures may reflect the area’s character as a built-up district within Leeds, where social interactions and public spaces could contribute to higher rates of violence and disorder. The seasonal context of August—peak holiday month, increased tourism, and potential empty homes—may have influenced crime dynamics. Vehicle crime surged to 0.8 per 1,000, 78% above the UK average, linked to summer traffic patterns or unsecured vehicles in residential areas. Despite the overall safety profile, the data underscores the need for targeted measures in categories like vehicle crime, where the area significantly outperforms the UK average in a negative direction.

August 2024 marked a sharp rise in vehicle crime, which surged from 1 to 6 incidents—a 500% increase—suggesting a possible link to increased traffic or unattended vehicles during the summer holidays. Shoplifting also rose dramatically, doubling from 0 to 1 incident, though this may reflect underreporting rather than a sustained trend. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 33.3%, and other crime dropped by 50%, potentially indicating improved community engagement or reduced incidents of minor offences. The area’s violent crime rate (2.7 per 1,000) matched the UK average, but vehicle crime (0.8 per 1,000) was 78% above the national figure, highlighting a specific vulnerability. For residents, the spike in vehicle crime may warrant heightened awareness of car security, particularly in areas with high tourist footfall or temporary residents.

August 2024 saw a 2.0% increase in Allerton Bywater’s crime rate, rising from 6.0 to 6.1 per 1,000 residents. This small upward trend contrasts with the area’s overall position well below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day, a figure that may be influenced by August’s seasonal dynamics, such as increased tourism and holiday activity. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 164 residents, a monthly exposure rate that remains lower than the UK average when scaled to Allerton Bywater’s population of 8,046. This statistic provides context for residents: even with the slight increase, the likelihood of encountering crime remains significantly lower than in many other parts of the country. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that Allerton Bywater’s crime profile, while not static, continues to reflect a safer environment compared to national benchmarks, even as localized spikes in specific categories emerge.