Allerton Bywater Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Allerton Bywater, a built-up area within Leeds, reported a crime rate of 7.5 per 1,000 residents in January 2025, placing it 5.6% above the UK average of 7.1. This rate, though modest by UK standards, reflects a combination of local conditions and seasonal influences. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (35% of total), anti-social behaviour (15%), and public order offences (11.7%), with the latter two categories significantly exceeding national averages. The post-holiday period in January, marked by shorter days and reduced retail activity, likely contributed to patterns observed in violent and anti-social crimes, which often peak during times of social disconnection or economic strain. The area’s proximity to Leeds, a major urban centre, may also amplify exposure to certain crime types, such as public order offences, which are frequently associated with high-density environments and transient populations. The overall crime rate remains within a range typical for urban areas, though the disparity in public order offences compared to the UK average suggests a need for targeted local interventions. Seasonal factors, including colder weather and fewer outdoor activities, may have shifted criminal focus indoors or towards areas with concentrated populations, such as transport hubs or commercial centres. These patterns align with broader trends observed in similar urban suburbs, where public order and anti-social behaviour often dominate the crime profile during the winter months.

Public order offences saw a staggering 600% increase in January 2025, rising from one reported incident to seven. This dramatic jump, the most significant month-on-month swing in the data, may reflect seasonal shifts or localized tensions exacerbated by post-holiday conditions. Concurrently, vehicle crime surged by 300%, rising from one to four incidents, a change that could be linked to increased traffic during the winter months or unseasonal weather patterns affecting vehicle security. Robbery also doubled, with two reported cases, though the small sample size makes interpretation cautious. These increases contrast with declines in burglary (down 33.3%) and criminal damage and arson (down 25%), which may align with the seasonal context of reduced outdoor activity and retail footfall. The area’s violent crime rate—2.6 per 1,000—remains 4% above the UK average, while public order offences are 96% above the national benchmark, underscoring a distinct local challenge in managing anti-social behaviour.

The crime rate in Allerton Bywater rose by 13.2% in January 2025, increasing from 6.6 to 7.5 per 1,000 residents. This places the area 5.6% above the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, a marginal but notable deviation. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of two reported crimes per day over the month—a figure that, while modest, reflects a consistent presence of criminal activity in a built-up urban environment. Over the course of January, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 134 residents, highlighting the frequency of incidents within the local population. When compared to the previous month, this represents a clear upward trend, suggesting that factors such as seasonal shifts or local events may have contributed to the increase. The population context underscores that these figures, though seemingly low, are proportionally significant for an area of 8,046 residents, where even small changes in crime rates translate to tangible impacts on community safety.