Rothwell Leeds Crime Rate July 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Rothwell (Leeds) during July 2023, there were 7.8 reported crimes, placing the area 6% below the UK average of 8.3 per 1,000. This rate translates to roughly one crime for every 129 residents over the course of the month, a figure that contextualises risk in everyday terms. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 36.1% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (16.9%) and public order offences (9.0%). The seasonal context of July—peak summer, school holidays, and a surge in festivals and outdoor events—likely contributes to patterns observed, particularly in violent and public order crimes. While the overall rate remains lower than the UK average, specific categories such as vehicle crime (46% above UK average) and drugs offences (36% above UK average) highlight areas where local conditions diverge from national trends. The high proportion of violent crimes may reflect increased social interactions during the summer months. Conversely, shoplifting and burglary rates in Rothwell were significantly below UK averages, potentially linked to the area’s character as a built-up district within Leeds, where retail and commercial activity may be less concentrated than in other parts of the city.

July 2023 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with drugs offences surging by 200% compared to the previous month, increasing from 2 to 6 incidents. This jump, coupled with a 100% rise in bicycle theft and theft from the person (both rising from 0 to 2), suggests heightened activity in specific areas during the summer season. Conversely, burglary rates fell by 40% (from 5 to 3), and shoplifting decreased by 33.3% (from 6 to 4), possibly reflecting changes in retail activity or policing efforts. The breakdown of crimes reveals a stark contrast between Rothwell’s performance and the UK average: vehicle crime in the area was 46% above the national figure, while shoplifting and burglary were 67% and 70% below, respectively. These discrepancies may be influenced by local factors such as Rothwell’s proximity to transport hubs (which could drive vehicle crime) and its role as a commuter suburb (which might reduce opportunities for burglary). Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, was 8% below the UK average, a figure that could be linked to community initiatives or the area’s built-up nature, where public spaces are more densely monitored.

The crime rate in Rothwell (Leeds) for July 2023 dropped by 8.8% compared to the previous month, falling from 8.5 to 7.8 per 1,000 residents. This decline, while modest, translates to a daily crime count of approximately 5 incidents over the 31 days of the month—a figure that, while low, underscores the persistent presence of crime in a densely populated built-up area. When scaled to the population of 21,421, the monthly exposure rate of 1 crime per 129 residents offers a tangible measure of risk for local residents. This rate is lower than the UK average, yet specific crime categories tell a more nuanced story: for example, vehicle crime in Rothwell was 46% above the national average, a discrepancy that may be explained by the area’s role as a transport node within Leeds. Conversely, shoplifting and burglary were significantly below UK averages, potentially reflecting the influence of local policing strategies or the area’s demographic profile. These comparisons highlight the importance of viewing crime statistics through both a local and national lens, as Rothwell’s position within Leeds creates a unique context that cannot be fully captured by aggregated national data.