Yeadon Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Yeadon's crime profile in July 2024 reveals a distinct mix of offences that reflects the area's character as a built-up district within Leeds. The overall crime rate of 11.3 per 1,000 residents places the area 34.5% above the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This imbalance is most evident in the dominance of property-related crimes, which account for 47.3% of total offences (71 out of 150), compared to violent crimes at 30.0% (45 out of 150). Violence and sexual offences, at 3.4 per 1,000, remain the most prevalent category. month-on-month. This shift may be partly explained by the seasonal context of July, a peak summer month with schools out, tourism surges, and festivals creating a unique social environment. The sharp rise in shoplifting (20.7% of total crimes, 238% above the UK average) aligns with the area's retail presence and increased foot traffic during the summer. Public order offences (10.7% of total crimes, 87% above the UK average) likely reflect the impact of outdoor events and crowded spaces. Anti-social behaviour rates (0.8 per 1,000) are 45% below the UK average, suggesting local community initiatives or effective policing in this category. The crime mix illustrates a tension between commercial activity and public safety challenges, with property crimes dominating due to both retail exposure and the seasonal influx of visitors.

July 2024 saw dramatic month-on-month changes in specific crime categories, with shoplifting jumping 287.5% from 8 to 31 incidents. This surge, now 238% above the UK average, likely reflects increased retail footfall during summer festivals and school holidays. Vehicle crime also rose sharply by 125%, from 4 to 9 incidents, possibly linked to changes in parking patterns or increased car-related activity during peak tourist season. Burglary doubled from 3 to 6 cases, a 100% increase, which may be tied to temporary housing arrangements or increased property vulnerability during summer months. In contrast, drug-related offences fell by 40% (from 5 to 3), and 'other crime' decreased by 33.3% (from 6 to 4), though these declines remain below the UK average for their respective categories. The dominance of property crimes (47.3% of total) over violent crimes (30.0%) highlights a unique pattern for Yeadon, with shoplifting and public order offences driving the property crime category. This mix suggests that while violent crime remains a concern, the area's commercial and tourist profile may be more directly influencing property-related incidents. For residents, the 287.5% increase in shoplifting serves as a concrete warning to remain vigilant in retail areas during the summer months.

Yeadon's crime rate in July 2024 (11.3 per 1,000) represents an 11.1% increase from June's rate of 10.2 per 1,000, marking the first monthly rise in the past three months. This upward trend is most starkly visible in the daily crime count of 5 incidents per day, translating to 150 total crimes over the month. When scaled to the local population of 13,226 residents, this means 1 in every 88 residents experienced a reported crime during July. This monthly exposure figure provides a tangible benchmark for residents assessing their personal risk. Comparing this to the UK average, Yeadon's rate remains significantly higher, but the month-on-month increase suggests a recent shift in local patterns. The previous month's rate of 10.2 per 1,000 was already 26.8% above the UK average, indicating a sustained challenge in crime reduction. The daily crime context highlights the frequency of incidents, with 5 crimes reported each day in a built-up area of just over 13,000 people. While this rate is lower than some major urban centres, it underscores the need for targeted interventions in Yeadon's commercial and public spaces. The population-scaled perspective reveals that the 1-in-88 figure is relatively low compared to other UK areas with similar crime rates, suggesting that the local community may have developed effective coping mechanisms or policing strategies.