Rothwell (Leeds) Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For an area of Rothwell’s population size (21,421 residents), 192 crimes in August 2025—equating to 9.0 per 1,000—places the built-up area 11.1% above the UK average. This rate, while not extreme, suggests local factors may be influencing crime patterns. The top three crime types were violence and sexual offences (34.9% of total), anti-social behaviour (14.1%), and public order offences (13.0%). The prominence of violence and sexual offences may reflect the area’s role as a hub with mixed land use, where public spaces and commercial zones intersect. August, a peak holiday month, likely contributed to increased burglary risks due to empty homes and tourist activity, consistent with the 128.6% rise in burglary cases. Public order offences, at 107% above the UK average, could be tied to the area’s proximity to transport links and social venues, which may amplify incidents during summer. However, the drop in violence and sexual offences—despite an overall increase in property crimes—suggests that local policing or community initiatives may have had a short-term impact. The crime rate, while stable compared to July, remains a concern for residents, particularly given the disproportionate rise in property-related crimes compared to the UK average.

August 2025 saw sharp increases in shoplifting (+150%), burglary (+128.6%), and robbery (+100%), reflecting potential seasonal pressures linked to holiday activity and empty homes. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell by 27.2%, a drop that may partly explain the overall stability in the crime rate despite other rises. Public order offences were 107% above the UK average, highlighting a localised issue that could be tied to the area’s character as a built-up part of Leeds with a mix of commercial and residential spaces. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, was 11% below the UK average, indicating effective local policing or community engagement efforts. The 192 total crimes equate to 6 per day, a figure that, while consistent with recent months, underscores the need for targeted interventions in areas like public order and burglary.

Rothwell (Leeds) recorded 192 crimes in August 2025, equating to 6 crimes per day on average. This rate is stable compared to the previous month (8.9 vs 9.0 per 1,000), suggesting no significant short-term shift. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 112 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for local residents. With a population of 21,421, the 192 crimes represent a manageable but notable proportion of the community. The daily crime count provides a tangible measure for residents: 6 incidents per day, a rate that could be influenced by seasonal factors such as August’s peak holiday activity, which may temporarily increase vulnerability to certain crimes. However, the overall stability in the crime rate compared to July suggests that broader trends are not shifting dramatically, even as specific categories like burglary and shoplifting show marked increases.