Yeadon Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Yeadon's crime profile in September 2025, accounting for 40.4% of all reported incidents. This category, which recorded 59 cases, is 74% above the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 residents. The area's overall crime rate of 11.0 per 1,000 residents places it 48.6% above the national average, a stark contrast to the UK's 7.4 per 1,000. Shoplifting, the second most common crime, surged to 41 cases, 408% above the UK average, likely driven by the back-to-school season and the area's retail presence. Anti-social behaviour, though lower than shoplifting, remains 20% above the UK average, reflecting ongoing challenges in community management. Seasonal factors such as university freshers and the transition from summer to autumn may have contributed to the rise in violent offences, as increased foot traffic and social interactions in public spaces create environments conducive to conflict. The area's built-up nature within Leeds, combined with its proximity to educational institutions, likely amplifies these trends. While property crimes account for 28.1% of total incidents, the violent crime share highlights a shift in the local crime mix compared to other parts of the UK. This data suggests that targeted interventions in high-risk areas, such as improving lighting in public spaces or increasing police patrols during peak hours, may be necessary to address the disproportionate rise in violent crime.

September 2025 saw a dramatic 105% increase in shoplifting cases, rising from 20 to 41 incidents. This surge, which is 408% above the UK average, may reflect the influx of students and families returning to the area during the start of the academic year. Concurrently, 'other crime' category incidents tripled, jumping from 1 to 3, while possession of weapons cases doubled, suggesting potential spikes in unrelated illicit activities. These increases contrast with declines in burglary (-66.7%) and criminal damage and arson (-62.5%), which may indicate improved security measures or reduced public disorder. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 40.4% of all crimes, significantly higher than the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. A resident would find the shoplifting increase particularly relevant, as it directly impacts local businesses and community safety.

Yeadon's crime rate in September 2025 rose to 11.0 per 1,000 residents, a 4.2% increase from August's 10.6 per 1,000. This places the area 48.6% above the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of five crimes per day over the 30-day period, reflecting a consistent local rhythm of activity. When scaled to the population, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 91 residents during the month, highlighting the frequency of incidents relative to the community size. While violent crime remains the dominant category, the proportion of property crimes has shifted slightly, with shoplifting and other thefts accounting for nearly 33% of all reported incidents. This contrast with the UK average, where shoplifting rates are 408% lower, underscores local factors such as retail presence or seasonal activity influencing crime patterns in Yeadon.