Yeadon Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Yeadon's crime rate in February 2024 stood at 8.2 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 15.5% above the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This figure translates to a tangible risk for residents: over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 121 people. The most prevalent category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 39.5% of all crimes — a rate 32% above the UK average. Shoplifting followed at 12.8%, with a 104% gap compared to the national average, likely reflecting the area's retail presence and the seasonal context of a winter month with limited outdoor activity. Vehicle crime, at 9.2 per 1,000, also exceeded the UK average by 82%, possibly linked to the built-up nature of the area and the mobility patterns of its residents. The data suggests a combination of local factors and national trends, with the winter season potentially amplifying certain crime types while others remain relatively stable. As a built-up area within Leeds, Yeadon's crime profile mirrors the challenges of urban centres, where high population density and commercial activity create both opportunities and pressures for law enforcement. The seasonal context of February — a time of reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull — may contribute to patterns observed in property crimes and public order offences, which saw significant month-on-month increases. However, the absence of a major spike in violent crime compared to other months indicates that the area's broader crime dynamics remain somewhat consistent with its urban character.

February saw a dramatic 233.3% increase in vehicle crime, rising from three to ten incidents — the largest single-month jump in the dataset. This surge may partly explain the overall rate's 9% increase compared to January. Other crime and public order offences both doubled, with seven and ten incidents respectively, highlighting a shift in the crime mix toward non-violent but disruptive categories. Violence and sexual offences, at 3.3 per 1,000 residents, remain 32% above the UK average, a persistent challenge for local authorities. Conversely, robbery and drugs-related crimes both fell by 50%, suggesting some short-term stabilisation in these areas. The sharp rise in shoplifting — 104% above the UK average — aligns with the seasonal context of a pre-spring lull, where retail activity may still be subdued but theft opportunities remain.

Yeadon's crime rate in February 2024 rose to 8.2 per 1,000 residents, a 9.0% increase from 7.6 per 1,000 in January. This means that over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 121 residents — a figure that contextualises the risk as a monthly aggregate rather than a daily occurrence. With 109 crimes recorded over 29 days, the area experienced an average of four crimes per day, a rate that reflects the local rhythm of a built-up area within a larger urban centre. The population-scaled perspective shows that while the rate is higher than the UK average, the daily frequency does not deviate drastically from typical patterns in similar areas. Residents may find the monthly exposure statistic particularly useful for understanding the likelihood of encountering crime in their community over a typical month, rather than as an immediate daily risk.