Yeadon Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Yeadon’s crime profile in October 2023 reveals a stark contrast between property and violent crime, with property-related offences (64 cases) outpacing violent crimes (49 cases) by a margin of 26%. This imbalance, while not uncommon in built-up areas, may indicate underlying factors such as the presence of retail hubs or residential zones that attract opportunistic theft. The overall crime rate of 11.1 per 1,000 residents places Yeadon 38.7% above the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, a discrepancy that could be influenced by local demographics or socio-economic conditions. Violence and sexual offences (33.3% of total crimes) were the most prevalent category, with a rate of 3.7 per 1,000—37% above the UK average. This spike may be linked to seasonal factors, such as the transition into darker evenings in October, which can increase opportunities for such crimes. Meanwhile, shoplifting (12.2% of total crimes) was 141% above the UK average, reflecting the area’s likely proximity to commercial zones that attract theft. The seasonal context of October—marked by the clocks going back and the approach of Halloween—could also contribute to fluctuations in crime, with public order offences (10.2%) and criminal damage (10.2%) both exceeding UK rates by 86% and 224%, respectively. These figures suggest a combination of environmental factors and local conditions, though the exact drivers remain to be fully understood. The data also highlights a surprising dip in drug-related offences, which fell by 75% compared to the previous month, indicating a shift in local patterns or the impact of targeted interventions.

October 2023 saw a dramatic 650% increase in burglary cases, rising from 2 to 15 incidents. This spike, coupled with a 225% rise in criminal damage and arson (from 4 to 13 cases), indicates a significant shift in crime patterns. The violent crime category also surged by 88.5%, with violence and sexual offences increasing from 26 to 49 incidents. These figures contrast sharply with the UK average for shoplifting, which was 141% above the national rate (1.4 vs 0.6 per 1,000). Drug-related offences dropped by 75%, declining from 4 to 1 case—a reduction that may reflect seasonal changes or local enforcement efforts. The dominance of property crimes (64 cases) over violent crimes (49 cases) suggests a possible imbalance in policing priorities or a reflection of the area’s characteristics, such as the presence of commercial spaces that attract opportunistic theft. For residents, the 650% rise in burglary serves as a stark reminder of the need for heightened vigilance in securing homes and businesses.

Yeadon's crime rate in October 2023 (11.1 per 1,000) represents a 65.1% increase compared to the previous month's rate of 6.7 per 1,000, marking a sharp upward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 5 reported crimes per day in October, a figure that underscores the frequency of incidents within a relatively small population. When contextualised against the local population of 13,226, this equates to one reported crime for every 90 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate, while not directly comparable to national figures, highlights the scale of incidents within the built-up area. The population-scaled perspective reveals that residents face a higher risk than the UK average, with Yeadon’s rate being 38.7% above the national figure. Such a contrast may reflect local factors, such as the area’s integration within Leeds’ urban fabric, where higher population density and commercial activity could contribute to elevated crime rates. However, the specific drivers of this increase remain to be explored through further analysis of local conditions.