Allerton Bywater Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For an area with a population of 8,046, 71 reported crimes in August 2025 equate to one crime for every 113 residents over the course of the month. This translates to a crime rate of 8.8 per 1,000 people, placing Allerton Bywater 8.6% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. The data reveals a stark distribution of crime types, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 33.8% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour at 25.4%. These figures align with the area's role as a densely populated built-up zone within Leeds, where high foot traffic and shared community spaces may contribute to higher rates of interpersonal disputes and public disorder. Seasonal factors also appear relevant: August, as a peak holiday month, may see increased tourism and transient populations, influencing patterns of crime. Violent offences in Allerton Bywater (3.0 per 1,000) are 5% above the UK average for this category, while anti-social behaviour is 51% higher than the national benchmark. This contrast with the UK's lower rates for public order offences, which are 83% below the Allerton Bywater figure, highlights a local imbalance in crime typology. The relatively high proportion of property-related crimes—43% of the total (23 out of 71)—suggests that residential and commercial areas may be particularly vulnerable, though this remains consistent with broader urban trends in the region.

August 2025 marked a 28.9% month-on-month increase in Allerton Bywater's crime rate, rising from 6.8 to 8.8 per 1,000 residents. This surge was driven by a 250% jump in 'other theft' cases, which rose from 2 to 7. Robbery incidents also doubled, with one reported case compared to none in July. 'Other crime' category saw a 100% increase, moving from 2 to 4 incidents. These sharp rises contrast with a 66.7% drop in public order offences, which fell from 3 to 1. The shift in crime mix reveals a marked increase in property-related issues, as 'other theft' and 'other crime' now account for 15.5% of total incidents combined—up from 5.6% in July. Anti-social behaviour remains the second most common crime type, with 18 incidents (25.4% of total), significantly outpacing the UK average by 51%. This category's persistence, despite the overall rise in crime, suggests ongoing challenges with community cohesion or enforcement in specific neighbourhoods. The UK comparison data further illustrates local anomalies: while Allerton Bywater's violent crime rate is 5% above the national average, its public order offences are 83% below, a divergence that may reflect differences in policing priorities or local demographics.

Allerton Bywater's crime rate in August 2025 (8.8 per 1,000) represents a 28.9% increase from the previous month's rate of 6.8 per 1,000. On a daily basis, this translates to an average of 2 crimes reported each day in the area—roughly equivalent to one crime for every 113 residents over the 31-day period. When scaled to the local population of 8,046, this means that a resident had a 1-in-113 chance of being directly affected by a reported crime during August. This monthly exposure rate is higher than the UK average, which typically sees a 1-in-125 chance for any given resident in an average month. The increase in crime appears to be concentrated in property-related categories, with 'other theft' and 'other crime' both doubling compared to July. This contrast with the UK's generally lower rates for these categories—'other theft' is 76% above the UK average, while 'other crime' is 212% higher—suggests that Allerton Bywater may face unique challenges in addressing non-violent, property-focused crime. The local context of a built-up area within Leeds, with its mix of residential and commercial spaces, likely contributes to this dynamic, as does the seasonal factor of August being a peak month for tourism and transient populations, which may temporarily disrupt local crime patterns.