Allerton Bywater Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Allerton Bywater’s crime rate in May 2024 stood at 6.7 per 1,000 residents, marking a 20.2% reduction compared to the UK average of 8.4. This performance reflects a combination of lower-than-average violent crime and anti-social behaviour, which together accounted for 55% of all recorded incidents. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, representing 37% of total incidents, but remained 12% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, at 18.5% of total crimes, also showed a 17% deficit compared to national levels. These figures align with the area’s character as a built-up suburb within Leeds, where community-focused policing and local initiatives may contribute to sustained lower rates of violent crime. Seasonal factors in May—such as extended daylight hours, bank holidays, and increased socialising—likely influenced patterns of anti-social behaviour and public order offences. Property-related crimes presented a mixed picture: while burglary rates fell sharply, vehicle crime and 'other crime' categories rose significantly, with the latter 194% above the UK average. This discrepancy suggests the need for targeted interventions in areas where unclassified offences are on the rise. The overall crime rate, though higher than April’s 5.3 per 1,000, still positions Allerton Bywater as one of the safer built-up areas in the region, particularly in violent crime categories. The interplay between local demographics, policing strategies, and seasonal activity appears to be a key factor in sustaining this relative safety, though challenges remain in addressing spikes in specific offence types.

May 2024 saw a 77.8% decrease in burglary cases, dropping from nine to two incidents. This sharp decline may partly explain the overall crime rate remaining below the UK average despite a 25.7% monthly increase. Conversely, 'other crime' surged by 300%, rising from one to four incidents, a category that is 194% above the UK average. This anomaly suggests potential underreporting or shifting patterns in unclassified offences. Anti-social behaviour also rose sharply, increasing by 233.3% from three to ten incidents, though it remains 17% below the UK average. Meanwhile, violent crimes—accounting for 37% of all incidents—remained 12% below the national rate, consistent with the area’s generally lower levels of violence and sexual offences. These fluctuations underscore the need for nuanced analysis of crime trends, particularly in categories like 'other crime' which require further clarification.

Allerton Bywater's crime rate in May 2024 rose by 25.7% compared to April, moving from 5.3 to 6.7 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though notable, remains 20.2% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. Locally, this translates to roughly two crimes reported each day across the built-up area’s 8,046 residents. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 149 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for the community. While the overall rate has increased, the population-scaled perspective shows that the area remains relatively safer than the national average. The rise in crime is not uniform across categories: while property-related crimes saw significant increases in vehicle crime and 'other crime' categories, violent crimes remained 12% below the UK average. This contrast highlights the complexity of local crime patterns and the need for targeted interventions in specific areas of concern.