Crime in Ardsley & Robin Hood: statistics, rates and trends
1,585 crimes were recorded in Ardsley & Robin Hood in the 12 months to August 2026, 67.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Ardsley & Robin Hood at a glance
- Crime trends in Ardsley & Robin Hood
- Types of crime in Ardsley & Robin Hood
- Ardsley & Robin Hood compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Ardsley & Robin Hood
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ardsley & Robin Hood
- Demographics of Ardsley & Robin Hood
- Questions about crime in Ardsley & Robin Hood
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (747), anti-social behaviour (158) and public order (133) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,324th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Ardsley & Robin Hood | Leeds | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,585 | 105,688 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 67.6 | 125.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 23,439 | 845,189 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Ardsley & Robin Hood of any year here (1,585 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 18%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,585 | 67.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,668 | 71.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,957 | 83.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,457 | 104.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,091 | 89.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,262 | 96.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,129 | 90.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,929 | 82.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,933 | 82.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 133 |
| July 2026 | 137 |
| June 2026 | 140 |
| May 2026 | 133 |
| April 2026 | 119 |
| March 2026 | 136 |
| February 2026 | 123 |
| January 2026 | 128 |
| December 2025 | 124 |
| November 2025 | 114 |
| October 2025 | 152 |
| September 2025 | 146 |
Compared with England and Wales, Ardsley & Robin Hood recorded notably more other crime (39% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (70% below) and anti-social behaviour (56% below). On the year before, vehicle crime fell from 84 to 68 and criminal damage and arson fell from 137 to 116.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 747 | 31.9 | 34.2 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 158 | 6.7 | 15.4 | +1% |
| Public order | 133 | 5.7 | 6.7 | +6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 116 | 4.9 | 6.7 | -15% |
| Other theft | 92 | 3.9 | 6.4 | +10% |
| Burglary | 89 | 3.8 | 3.6 | -4% |
| Other crime | 69 | 2.9 | 2.1 | +1% |
| Vehicle crime | 68 | 2.9 | 5.0 | -19% |
| Shoplifting | 59 | 2.5 | 8.5 | -3% |
| Drugs | 36 | 1.5 | 3.3 | +6% |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Ardsley & Robin Hood.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ardsley & Robin Hood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middleton Park | 4,634 | 149.7 | +121% |
| Morley South | 3,039 | 129.9 | +92% |
| Rothwell | 1,943 | 91.2 | +35% |
| Beeston & Holbeck | 4,584 | 160.9 | +138% |
| Hunslet & Riverside | 8,791 | 270.3 | +300% |
| Morley North | 2,731 | 110.7 | +64% |
| Farnley & Wortley | 4,065 | 145.4 | +115% |
| Burmantofts & Richmond Hill | 4,536 | 162.0 | +140% |
The 10 locations below account for 20% of the crime recorded in Ardsley & Robin Hood over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Leigh Road” (56).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Leigh Road | 56 |
| On or near Westerton Court | 48 |
| On or near Supermarket | 32 |
| On or near Royston Hill | 31 |
| On or near Ebenezer Street | 29 |
| On or near Station Lane | 28 |
| On or near The Avenue | 26 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 25 |
| On or near Lindsay Acre | 24 |
| On or near Greenwood Road | 22 |
Of the 1,427 crimes in Ardsley & Robin Hood with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 158 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 614 | 43.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 447 | 31.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 171 | 12.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 65 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 44 | 3.1% | 5.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 28 | 2.0% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Ardsley & Robin Hood has an estimated population of 23,439 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%), less social housing (11%, against 17%) and less private renting (13%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Ardsley & Robin Hood average decile 6.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Ardsley & Robin Hood | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 65.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Ardsley & Robin Hood a safe place to live?
Ardsley & Robin Hood recorded 67.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,324th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime.
What is the most common crime in Ardsley & Robin Hood?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 747 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (158).
Is crime in Ardsley & Robin Hood going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ardsley & Robin Hood was down 5% on the year before: 1,585 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,668 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Ardsley & Robin Hood?
About 23,439 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Ardsley & Robin Hood?
Ardsley & Robin Hood 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.