Pudsey Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Pudsey's October 2025 crime rate of 7.1 per 1,000 residents places it 7.8% below the UK average, marking a consistent trend of lower-than-national crime levels in this built-up area of Leeds. The most prevalent crime type remains violence and sexual offences, accounting for 35.7% of all incidents, though this category still sits 6% below the UK average at 2.5 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour follows closely, contributing 11.2% of reported crimes, with a notable 37% deficit compared to the UK's 1.3 per 1,000 rate. Shoplifting, however, appears as a point of concern, with Pudsey's rate of 0.7 per 1,000 placing it 11% above the national average. This divergence may be attributable to the area's retail density, as the town centre's high-street presence often correlates with higher shoplifting rates in similar urban contexts. Seasonal factors further shape the crime profile: October's darker evenings and Halloween-related activities may have influenced increases in public order offences, while the end of the academic term could have impacted patterns of anti-social behaviour. Despite these fluctuations, the overall rate remains below the UK average, suggesting that local initiatives and community-focused policing strategies are likely contributing to the area's relatively stable crime environment.

October 2025 saw a 69.8% reduction in burglary cases, bringing the total to 13 from 43 in September, a shift that may reflect improved community policing efforts or heightened resident vigilance. Bicycle theft also fell by 75%, declining from 4 to 1, potentially linked to increased theft prevention measures or seasonal changes in cycling activity. In contrast, public order offences rose by 23.5%, climbing from 17 to 21, influenced by Halloween-related events or increased foot traffic in local areas. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour remains significantly below the UK average, with a 37% deficit at 0.8 per 1,000, illustrating Pudsey's relative success in managing disruptive conduct. This mix of trends highlights both areas of progress and emerging challenges that warrant continued monitoring.

Pudsey's crime rate in October 2025 (7.1 per 1,000 residents) marks a 22.7% decline from September's 9.1 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained reduction in criminal activity. This drop aligns with a broader trend observed across the area's built-up zones, where targeted community engagement and increased police presence in high-traffic areas may have contributed to the downward trajectory. Locally, 8 crimes are reported per day on average, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents within daily life. Over the course of the month, one crime was recorded for every 142 residents, a rate that underscores the relative safety of Pudsey compared to larger urban centres. This monthly exposure metric, when considered alongside the population of 35,269, highlights the proportion of residents affected by crime and offers a tangible benchmark for assessing local security. The contrast with the previous month's higher rate suggests that seasonal factors, such as the transition into darker evenings and Halloween-related activities, may have played a role in influencing crime patterns.