Yeadon Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Yeadon’s crime rate in December 2025 stood at 8.3 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 18.6% above the UK average of 7.0. This figure underscores a persistent challenge in maintaining safety within the built-up area, particularly given the dominance of property-related crimes, which accounted for 62.7% of all reported incidents. Shoplifting emerged as the most significant category, contributing 33.6% of total crimes at a rate of 2.8 per 1,000—391% above the UK average. This stark discrepancy is likely influenced by Yeadon’s geographical position within Leeds, where proximity to major retail hubs and the influx of shoppers during the Christmas season create conditions conducive to such offences. Meanwhile, violent crimes, though lower than property crimes, still accounted for 22.7% of the total, with a rate of 1.9 per 1,000—26% below the UK average. This suggests that while violent crime remains a concern, local initiatives or demographic factors may be mitigating its prevalence. Seasonal dynamics played a critical role in shaping the crime profile: the Christmas shopping peak, combined with darker evenings and the temporary absence of residents during the holiday period, likely contributed to a combination of opportunities for crime. However, the overall rate of 8.3 per 1,000 is not solely a reflection of these factors, as it reflects a consistent trend in property crime that may require targeted interventions. The area’s character as a commuter suburb within Leeds, with a mix of residential and retail spaces, further complicates the picture, as it exposes the community to both the benefits and challenges of urban proximity. While the December data highlights areas for improvement, it also reveals pockets of resilience, such as the relatively low levels of violence and sexual offences compared to the national average, which may be attributable to local policing strategies or community cohesion.

December 2025 saw a significant drop in violence and sexual offences, which fell by 39.0% compared to November, reducing from 41 to 25 incidents. This decrease may be linked to seasonal factors, such as shorter evenings and reduced social gatherings during the festive period. Conversely, shoplifting remained the most prevalent crime, contributing 33.6% of the total, with a rate of 2.8 per 1,000—391% above the UK average. This stark contrast highlights the area’s vulnerability to retail-related crime, likely driven by Yeadon’s proximity to Leeds’ shopping districts and the influx of shoppers during the Christmas season. Other notable changes included a 100% increase in drug-related crimes and a 100% rise in robbery incidents, both of which may reflect shifts in local activity or policing priorities. Meanwhile, public order offences dropped by 57.1%, due to heightened community engagement or temporary closures of venues during the holiday period.

Yeadon’s crime rate in December 2025 fell by 14.7% compared to November’s 9.8 per 1,000, marking a notable downward trend. This reduction aligns with seasonal patterns typical of winter months, when holiday-related activities and reduced foot traffic in commercial areas may contribute to lower crime rates. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 4 crimes per day in December, a figure that reflects the monthly total of 110 across 31 days. When scaled to the population of 13,226, this translates to one reported crime for roughly every 120 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure metric provides a tangible sense of how frequently crime occurs within the community, though it does not account for fluctuations in daily activity or localized incidents. The decline from November’s rate suggests that efforts to address crime, combined with seasonal dynamics, may have had a measurable impact, though further analysis would be needed to isolate specific contributing factors.