Allerton Bywater Crime Rate March 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In March 2024, Allerton Bywater's crime rate of 8.2 per 1,000 residents placed it 6.5% above the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure, while modest compared to larger urban centres, reflects a combination of local factors and national trends. The breakdown of crimes revealed a clear dominance of property-related offences, which accounted for 46.6% of all incidents, compared to 34.9% for violent crimes. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, with 23 incidents reported—2.9 per 1,000 residents, 9% above the UK average. This suggests a persistent challenge in addressing personal safety within the built-up area, particularly given the proximity to Leeds city centre and its role as a commuter hub. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson (17 incidents) and burglary (9 incidents) far exceeded national rates by 262% and 244%, respectively, raising questions about the vulnerability of local properties and the potential influence of environmental factors such as the area's historical infrastructure. March's seasonal transition, with longer evenings and the clocks changing, may have contributed to increased opportunities for such crimes. The relative underrepresentation of anti-social behaviour (4.6%) and shoplifting (3.0%) compared to the UK average hints at a community with distinct social dynamics, possibly influenced by the area's demographic composition and local amenities.

March 2024 saw a dramatic 1600% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from one incident to 17. This spike, though unexplained by the data, may be linked to seasonal factors such as prolonged evenings or increased public activity. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 57.1%, with incidents dropping from seven to three—a decrease that could reflect targeted community initiatives or shifts in local demographics. The balance between property and violent crime remained skewed, with property crimes (31) outnumbering violent crimes (23). Allerton Bywater's rate for criminal damage and arson was 262% above the UK average, while burglary (244% above) and other crime (100% above) also exceeded national benchmarks. These disparities highlight areas where local crime patterns diverge sharply from national trends, suggesting unique environmental or social factors at play.

Allerton Bywater's crime rate in March 2024 rose to 8.2 per 1,000 residents, marking a 15.8% increase from February's 7.1 per 1,000. This places the area 6.5% above the UK average, a shift that may reflect seasonal dynamics as daylight hours lengthen. Locally, the monthly exposure figure indicates one reported crime for every 122 residents, a metric that contextualises the scale of incidents within the built-up area's population of 8,046. Daily crime activity averaged two incidents per day, a figure that, while seemingly low, underscores the need for consistent community vigilance. Comparing this to February's rate highlights a growing trend in specific crime categories, particularly criminal damage and arson, which surged by 1600% month-on-month. This contrast between aggregated rates and individual category shifts illustrates the complexity of local crime patterns, where overall figures may mask significant variations in specific types of offences.