Pudsey Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Pudsey’s crime profile in May 2025 reveals a combination of violent and property crimes, with a marked skew toward offences that reflect the area’s built-up character within Leeds. The overall crime rate of 9.2 per 1,000 residents places the area 13.6% above the UK average, a figure that underscores the need for targeted interventions. Violent crimes, which account for 34.9% of all recorded incidents, are particularly pronounced, with a rate of 3.2 per 1,000—13% above the UK average. This could be linked to the area’s mix of residential and commercial spaces, which may foster environments conducive to interpersonal conflicts. Property crimes, particularly shoplifting and burglary, also dominate the data, with shoplifting at 1.3 per 1,000 (94% above the UK average) and burglary at 1.0 per 1,000 (257% above the UK average). These rates may be influenced by Pudsey’s retail density and the seasonal context of May, which includes longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising, factors that could contribute to both property and violent crime. Anti-social behaviour remains 8% below the UK average, suggesting that community-focused initiatives or local policing strategies may be mitigating some aspects of disorder. However, the sharp rise in drug-related offences and the doubling of bicycle theft highlight emerging concerns that warrant closer attention.

May 2025 saw significant month-on-month changes in specific crime categories, with robbery tripling from 1 to 3 incidents (+200.0%) and drug-related offences surging by 166.7% (3 to 8). Bicycle theft also doubled, rising from 0 to 2 incidents. These spikes contrast with declines in criminal damage and arson (-48.1%), public order offences (-29.2%), and other theft (-25.0%). The crime mix reveals a striking imbalance: violent crimes account for 34.9% of all incidents, far above the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000. Shoplifting, at 1.3 per 1,000, is 94% above the UK average, likely reflecting Pudsey’s retail presence and the seasonal increase in foot traffic during longer evenings. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour remains 8% below the UK average, a minor but notable deviation that may suggest local efforts in community engagement or policing are having some effect.

Pudsey’s crime rate in May 2025 rose to 9.2 per 1,000 residents, a 4.2% increase from the previous month’s rate of 8.8 per 1,000. This upward trend, though modest, places the area 13.6% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 10 crimes per day over the 31 days of May, highlighting the persistent presence of criminal activity in a built-up area within Leeds. When scaled to population, the monthly exposure means that over the course of May, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 109 residents. This figure, while not alarmingly high, underscores the need for continued vigilance, particularly given the disproportionate prevalence of certain crime types compared to national averages. The built-up nature of Pudsey, with its mix of residential and commercial spaces, likely contributes to the balance of violent and property crimes observed, though the exact drivers remain speculative without further local data.