Allerton Bywater Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Allerton Bywater's November 2025 crime rate of 9.2 per 1,000 residents places it 26% above the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. This built-up area within Leeds reflects a distinct profile compared to the national picture, with violence and sexual offences accounting for nearly 30% of total crimes. The data reveals a stark contrast in crime patterns: while shoplifting rates are 37% below the UK average, criminal damage and arson rates are 202% above national levels. These discrepancies may stem from local factors, including the area's proximity to retail hubs and its seasonal dynamics. November, with its shortening days and events like Bonfire Night, likely contributes to the spike in criminal damage and arson, as seen in the 160% month-on-month increase from 5 to 13 incidents. The area's high proportion of anti-social behaviour (17.6%) compared to the UK average (1.1%) suggests a need for targeted community engagement strategies. Meanwhile, the relatively low shoplifting rate could indicate effective local policing or retail security measures. The overall crime mix shows a 29.7% share of violent crimes, compared to 17.6% for property crimes, highlighting a shift in criminal activity patterns that may reflect broader societal trends or localized pressures. This data underscores the importance of contextual analysis in understanding crime dynamics beyond raw statistics.

November 2025 saw sharp increases in criminal damage and arson (+160%), vehicle crime (+100%), and shoplifting (+100%) compared to October. These jumps in specific categories suggest seasonal influences, with Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping likely contributing to spikes in property-related offences. The 202% above UK average rate for criminal damage and arson (1.6 per 1,000) contrasts sharply with shoplifting's 37% below UK average (0.4 per 1,000), illustrating divergent local pressures. Anti-social behaviour remains high at 17.6% (UK average: 1.1%), which may reflect the area's dense population and limited public spaces. Residents should be aware that vehicle crime has doubled from 3 to 6 incidents, a trend consistent with increased car theft during the holiday season. The breakdown also reveals that other theft (0.5 per 1,000) is 2% below the UK average, suggesting some success in local prevention efforts. These shifts in crime mix highlight the need for adaptive policing strategies that address both immediate spikes and long-term patterns.

Allerton Bywater's crime rate in November 2025 (9.2 per 1,000) represents a 60.8% increase from October's 5.7 per 1,000, a significant jump that places it well above the UK average. This surge translates to approximately 2 crimes reported per day in the area, a figure that, while locally contextual, provides residents with a tangible sense of monthly exposure. Over the course of November, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 109 residents, a monthly aggregate that highlights the density of activity in this built-up area. Compared to the UK average, Allerton Bywater's rate is 26% higher, with violent crime alone (2.7 per 1,000) exceeding the national average by 5%. This disparity is particularly striking in categories like criminal damage and arson, where the area's rate is 202% above UK levels. The population context—8,046 residents—means that the 74 total crimes reported in November equate to a rate that would be expected in a much larger area. While the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000 suggests a generally lower risk profile for most areas, Allerton Bywater's data underscores the need for localized interventions. The comparison with the UK highlights both the challenges and opportunities for targeted crime reduction strategies in this specific community.