Yeadon Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Yeadon's crime profile in November 2024, accounting for 43.2% of all reported crimes. This category, at 3.1 per 1,000 residents, was 20% above the UK average for the same category, highlighting a significant local concern. The overall crime rate of 7.2 per 1,000 residents placed Yeadon 5.3% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, a figure that suggests a combination of effective local policing and the area's demographic profile. As a built-up area within Leeds, Yeadon's crime picture reflects both urban challenges and community-specific factors. The month's seasonal context—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and the onset of darker evenings—may have influenced patterns. Property crimes, while lower than violent offences, still accounted for 37.9% of all incidents, with burglary at 0.8 per 1,000 residents (158% above the UK average) standing out as a notable concern. The balance between property and violent crime in Yeadon contrasts with the UK average, where property crime typically dominates. This divergence may be attributed to the area's mix of residential and commercial spaces, which could create unique risk environments. The relatively low rates of anti-social behaviour (3.2% of total crimes) and criminal damage (4.2% of total crimes) compared to the UK average suggest that community cohesion and local initiatives may be playing a role in mitigating certain types of crime. However, the absence of detailed local data means these conclusions remain tentative. The overall picture indicates that while Yeadon is performing better than the UK average in aggregate terms, specific categories like violence and burglary require focused attention.

November 2024 saw a 66.7% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 3 to 5 incidents—a shift that may reflect the impact of darker evenings and increased vehicle activity during the month. Public order offences also rose by 11.1%, from 9 to 10, a change that could be linked to Bonfire Night events in the area. Conversely, other theft fell sharply by 66.7% (from 15 to 5), robbery dropped by 66.7% (from 3 to 1), and drug-related offences declined by the same percentage (from 3 to 1), suggesting potential success in targeted interventions or seasonal factors reducing opportunities. The stark contrast between Yeadon's burglary rate (0.8 per 1,000 residents) and the UK average (0.3 per 1,000) highlights a critical area for local focus, with the former being 158% higher. This discrepancy may be explained by the presence of older housing stock in parts of Yeadon, which could be more vulnerable to break-ins. Meanwhile, shoplifting rates in Yeadon (0.7 per 1,000) were only 1% above the UK average, indicating that retail crime is not affecting the area. For residents, the most immediately relevant statistic is the daily crime count: 3 crimes per day on average, a figure that contextualises the pace at which incidents occur in the community. The sharp decline in robbery and drug-related offences may be partly attributed to the month's timing, as colder weather and shorter days could reduce opportunities for such crimes. However, the absence of additional data means these conclusions remain speculative.

Yeadon's November 2024 crime rate of 7.2 per 1,000 residents marked a 35.8% decrease from the previous month's rate of 11.2 per 1,000, a significant shift that suggests either improved policing or seasonal factors reducing crime opportunities. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 3 crimes per day, a figure that provides residents with a tangible sense of the local crime pace. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 139 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average for similar-sized built-up areas. This statistic, when considered alongside the area's population of 13,226, illustrates that Yeadon's residents are statistically less likely to be directly affected by crime than the UK average. The comparison to the previous month's rate also reveals a broader trend: the area's crime rate has been declining since October, with the most dramatic drops occurring in categories like robbery and drug-related offences. This decline may be attributed to the area's urban characteristics, where police presence and community engagement can have a measurable impact. However, the persistent elevation of certain crime types—particularly burglary and violence—indicates that while Yeadon is performing well in aggregate terms, specific challenges remain. The population-scaled perspective further underscores that, despite the localised spikes in certain categories, the overall risk to any given resident is lower than the national average.