Rothwell (Leeds) Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Rothwell (Leeds) maintained a crime rate of 6.8 per 1,000 residents in November 2024, placing it 10.5% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This performance contrasts with the national trend, highlighting the area’s relative safety. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, contributing 37% of all recorded crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (11.6%) and public order offences (11.0%). These patterns may partly explain the area’s deviation from the UK average, as higher rates of violent crime are often associated with urban centres. Seasonal factors in November, including the lead-up to Bonfire Night and the Black Friday shopping period, could have influenced local dynamics. The relatively low property crime rate (43 total crimes, or 29% of the total) compared to violent crime suggests a different crime profile to many UK areas, where property crime typically dominates. This shift may reflect Rothwell’s urban character, with a mix of residential and commercial spaces that could contribute to higher interpersonal conflicts. The month also saw a 10.4% decrease in the overall crime rate compared to October 2024, indicating a possible seasonal dip in activity as colder weather and shorter daylight hours may reduce opportunities for certain types of crime. However, the area’s performance remains consistent with its historical position as a relatively low-crime urban district within Leeds.

November 2024 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with drugs-related offences increasing by 350% (from 2 to 9) and possession of weapons rising by 200% (from 1 to 3). These sharp increases, though still below the UK average for drugs (54% above) and weapons (67% above), raise questions about local factors driving such trends. Conversely, vehicle crime plummeted by 78.9% (from 19 to 4), likely reflecting reduced opportunities during colder weather and shorter daylight hours, which may have impacted theft from vehicles. The overall crime mix shifted further towards violent crime, with violence and sexual offences comprising 37% of all incidents, compared to the UK average of 33% for this category. This shift aligns with Rothwell’s urban profile, where public spaces and higher population density may contribute to interpersonal conflicts. Public order offences in Rothwell (0.8 per 1,000) were 57% above the UK average (0.5 per 1,000), suggesting a distinct pattern in local disorder management. For residents, the 10.4% monthly decline in overall crime rates offers a tangible indicator of potential seasonal trends, though the spikes in drugs and weapons-related offences underscore areas requiring closer attention.

Rothwell’s crime rate in November 2024 (6.8 per 1,000) marked a 10.4% decrease from October’s rate of 7.6 per 1,000, illustrating a downward trend over the past month. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly five crimes per day in November, a figure that, while modest, reflects the persistent presence of crime in urban settings. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 147 residents, a monthly exposure rate that contextualises the impact of crime on the local population. Rothwell’s population of 21,421 means that these statistics translate to a relatively low level of individual risk compared to larger cities or areas with higher crime rates. However, the 10.5% gap between Rothwell’s rate and the UK average suggests that local factors—such as community engagement, policing strategies, or socioeconomic conditions—may contribute to the area’s performance. The contrast with the UK average is particularly stark in categories like anti-social behaviour, where Rothwell’s rate is 28% below the national figure, and public order offences, where it is 57% above. This duality highlights the complexity of urban crime patterns, where some aspects align with national trends while others diverge.