Allerton Bywater Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Allerton Bywater’s crime profile in February 2024, accounting for 56.1% of all reported crimes and marking a rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents—60% above the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000. This stark contrast to national trends underscores the area’s particular challenges in addressing violent crime, which may be influenced by the built-up nature of the community and its integration within Leeds. The overall crime rate for the month stood at 7.1 per 1,000 residents, aligning precisely with the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. However, the breakdown of crime types reveals a complex picture: while property crimes such as burglary and other thefts were relatively low, the prevalence of violent crime suggests a need for targeted interventions. The winter season, typically characterised by reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull, may have contributed to the concentration of incidents in social spaces or domestic settings. Anti-social behaviour, though a smaller portion of the total (12.3%), saw a dramatic 250% increase, reflecting shifts in community dynamics or policing strategies. Meanwhile, burglary remained at 0.9 per 1,000, 200% above the UK average, indicating a persistent issue with property-related crime that may be linked to the area’s urban density and the presence of retail or residential hubs. These patterns suggest that Allerton Bywater’s crime profile is shaped by a combination of local characteristics, including its position within Leeds and the seasonal rhythms of the year, which influence both victim behaviour and policing priorities.

February 2024 marked sharp fluctuations in specific crime categories. Anti-social behaviour surged by 250%, rising from 2 to 7 incidents, a jump that may reflect heightened tensions during the winter months or changes in community engagement. Concurrently, drug-related crimes doubled, increasing from 0 to 1, while other thefts also doubled, rising from 2 to 4. These increases contrast with notable declines in other areas: criminal damage and arson fell by 80%, dropping from 5 to 1, and other crime categories such as vehicle crime and criminal damage saw reductions of 50% and 80% respectively. The violent crime category, which accounted for 56.1% of all reported crimes, remains significantly above the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000, with Allerton Bywater’s rate of 4.0 per 1,000 being 60% higher. This disparity highlights the area’s unique challenges in managing violent incidents compared to the national context. For residents, the most immediately relevant shift is the rise in anti-social behaviour, which may impact local safety perceptions and community cohesion.

February 2024 saw Allerton Bywater’s crime rate rise to 7.1 per 1,000 residents, a 7.4% increase from the previous month’s 6.6 per 1,000. This places the area in line with the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, though the local pattern diverges significantly in specific categories. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 2 crimes per day over the 29-day period, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents for residents. When considering the monthly exposure, one crime occurred for every 141 residents, highlighting the frequency of incidents within the community. This rate, while not alarmingly high, underscores the need for continued attention to local crime trends. The population context further illustrates that even small shifts in crime rates can have measurable impacts on the daily lives of residents. For instance, the increase in violent crime and the sharp drop in criminal damage and arson suggest shifting patterns that may reflect changes in community activity or policing focus. These comparisons provide a nuanced view of how Allerton Bywater’s crime profile interacts with both local and national trends.