Rothwell (Leeds) Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Rothwell (Leeds) maintained a crime rate of 7.2 per 1,000 residents in May 2024, placing it 14.3% below the UK average of 8.4. This performance underscores the area’s consistent position as a relatively safer built-up district within Leeds, a city known for its complex urban dynamics. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 39.6% of all incidents, though their rate remained just 2% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, was 17% below the national average, a statistic that may reflect the area’s emphasis on community policing and local engagement strategies. The seasonal context of May—marked by longer evenings, increased outdoor socialising, and the early stages of university term in Leeds—likely contributed to the persistence of violence and anti-social behaviour, though both categories saw notable reductions compared to previous months. Meanwhile, property crimes, including burglary and vehicle crime, remained well below UK averages, with vehicle crime at 36% below the national rate. This pattern is consistent with Rothwell’s built-up character within Leeds, where higher population density and active community networks may contribute to lower rates of property-related offences. The overall crime picture illustrates a balance between sustained efforts in reducing property crime and the ongoing challenge of managing violence and anti-social behaviour, which are influenced by both local and broader urban factors.

May 2024 saw a notable reduction in shoplifting, with incidents dropping by 50% from 12 to 6. This decrease, combined with a 60% reduction in drug-related crimes and a 75% drop in other unspecified crimes, suggests potential success in targeted interventions or seasonal shifts. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 39.6% of all crimes, though their rate (2.9 per 1,000) was just 2% above the UK average. Conversely, anti-social behaviour was 17% below the national average, a figure that may reflect the area’s community-focused approach to managing public order. Bicycle theft, though down 53% from the UK average, saw a 100% increase in absolute terms, rising from zero to five incidents. This anomaly could be linked to the start of the university term in Leeds, which often brings increased cycling activity and associated risks. Residents may find the 50% drop in shoplifting particularly relevant, as it indicates fewer incidents in local retail areas.

Rothwell (Leeds) recorded a crime rate of 7.2 per 1,000 residents in May 2024, marking an 8.9% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 7.9. This decline aligns with the area’s broader trend of maintaining a crime rate 14.3% below the UK average, a position it has held consistently over recent months. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately five crimes reported each day in May, a figure that reflects the relatively low density of criminal activity compared to larger urban centres. Over the course of the month, the population of 21,421 residents experienced a monthly exposure rate of one reported crime for every 139 residents. This statistic, while illustrative of the area’s safety, should be contextualised within Rothwell’s built-up character within Leeds, where community policing efforts and local engagement initiatives may contribute to sustained reductions in crime. The population-scaled perspective further highlights that Rothwell’s crime profile remains lower than the UK average, particularly in categories like vehicle crime and burglary, which are 36% and 35% below national rates respectively.