Crime in Alwoodley: statistics, rates and trends
1,633 crimes were recorded in Alwoodley in the 12 months to August 2026, 66.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Alwoodley at a glance
- Crime trends in Alwoodley
- Types of crime in Alwoodley
- Alwoodley compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Alwoodley
- What happened after crimes were reported in Alwoodley
- Demographics of Alwoodley
- Questions about crime in Alwoodley
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (604), shoplifting (218) and anti-social behaviour (134) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,388th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Alwoodley | Leeds | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,633 | 105,688 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 66.0 | 125.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 24,739 | 845,189 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Alwoodley of any year here (1,633 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 10%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,633 | 66.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,801 | 72.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,881 | 76.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,983 | 80.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,957 | 79.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,954 | 79.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,877 | 75.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,855 | 75.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,809 | 73.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 153 |
| July 2026 | 155 |
| June 2026 | 170 |
| May 2026 | 131 |
| April 2026 | 138 |
| March 2026 | 148 |
| February 2026 | 127 |
| January 2026 | 117 |
| December 2025 | 147 |
| November 2025 | 136 |
| October 2025 | 111 |
| September 2025 | 100 |
Compared with England and Wales, Alwoodley recorded notably more burglary (45% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (65% below) and vehicle crime (46% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 34 to 48 and shoplifting rose from 160 to 218, while anti-social behaviour fell from 198 to 134 and public order fell from 130 to 102.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 604 | 24.4 | 34.2 | -19% |
| Shoplifting | 218 | 8.8 | 8.5 | +36% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 134 | 5.4 | 15.4 | -32% |
| Burglary | 127 | 5.1 | 3.6 | +10% |
| Other theft | 116 | 4.7 | 6.4 | 0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 109 | 4.4 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Public order | 102 | 4.1 | 6.7 | -22% |
| Vehicle crime | 67 | 2.7 | 5.0 | -20% |
| Other crime | 59 | 2.4 | 2.1 | -12% |
| Drugs | 48 | 1.9 | 3.3 | +41% |
| Robbery | 20 | 0.8 | 1.4 | 0% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 11 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Alwoodley; the highest is Little London & Woodhouse (351.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Moortown (59.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Alwoodley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moortown | 1,277 | 59.0 | -11% |
| Roundhay | 1,959 | 77.3 | +17% |
| Chapel Allerton | 3,107 | 124.0 | +88% |
| Weetwood | 1,870 | 79.4 | +20% |
| Headingley & Hyde Park | 2,893 | 87.1 | +32% |
| Adel & Wharfedale | 1,601 | 65.9 | 0% |
| Gipton & Harehills | 5,743 | 169.8 | +157% |
| Little London & Woodhouse | 12,817 | 351.4 | +432% |
The 10 locations below account for 32% of the crime recorded in Alwoodley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (132).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 132 |
| On or near Chartwell Court | 67 |
| On or near Saxon Mount | 50 |
| On or near Tynwald Mount | 49 |
| On or near Lingfield Approach | 48 |
| On or near Parking Area | 48 |
| On or near Nursery Lane | 36 |
| On or near Avenue Lawns | 29 |
| On or near Lingfield Drive | 29 |
| On or near Saxon Gate | 29 |
Of the 1,499 crimes in Alwoodley with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 134 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 540 | 36.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 487 | 32.5% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 182 | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 103 | 6.9% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 74 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 31 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 27 | 1.8% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 26 | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
Alwoodley has an estimated population of 24,739 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (47%, against 34%), less private renting (14%, against 20%) and fewer households without a car (17%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Alwoodley average decile 7.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Alwoodley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 47.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Alwoodley a safe place to live?
Alwoodley recorded 66.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,388th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary.
What is the most common crime in Alwoodley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 604 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (218).
Is crime in Alwoodley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Alwoodley was down 9% on the year before: 1,633 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,801 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Alwoodley?
About 24,739 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Alwoodley?
Alwoodley is policed by West Yorkshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.