Crime in Ardsley & Robin Hood: statistics, rates and trends
1,625 crimes were recorded in Ardsley & Robin Hood in the 12 months to July 2026, 69.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Ardsley & Robin Hood
- Questions about crime in Ardsley & Robin Hood
- About this data
1,625 crimes were recorded in Ardsley & Robin Hood in the 12 months to July 2026, 69.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 752 reports (46% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Ardsley & Robin Hood has the 2,245th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Ardsley & Robin Hood | Leeds | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,625 | 106,410 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 69.3 | 125.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 23,439 | 845,189 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Ardsley & Robin Hood was highest in the year to July 2023 (2,474 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,625). Over the whole period it fell 14%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,625 | 69.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,716 | 73.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,941 | 82.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,474 | 105.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,075 | 88.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,242 | 95.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,091 | 89.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,967 | 83.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,889 | 80.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 173 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ardsley & Robin Hood over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for other crime.
The largest increases were in other theft (+19%) and other crime (+11%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-18%) and shoplifting (-15%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 752 | 32.1 | 0.94 | -8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 167 | 7.1 | 0.46 | +6% |
| Public order | 134 | 5.7 | 0.86 | -4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 120 | 5.1 | 0.75 | -14% |
| Other theft | 96 | 4.1 | 0.64 | +19% |
| Burglary | 92 | 3.9 | 1.11 | -1% |
| Vehicle crime | 72 | 3.1 | 0.62 | -18% |
| Other crime | 71 | 3.0 | 1.43 | +11% |
| Shoplifting | 62 | 2.6 | 0.32 | -15% |
| Drugs | 37 | 1.6 | 0.48 | +9% |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.3 | 0.25 | +14% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.3 | 0.18 | +133% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.2 | 0.18 | -76% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.1 | 0.16 | -57% |
Violence and sexual offences in Ardsley & Robin Hood
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ardsley & Robin Hood recorded 752 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 46.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Ardsley & Robin Hood
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ardsley & Robin Hood recorded 167 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Ardsley & Robin Hood
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ardsley & Robin Hood recorded 134 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Ardsley & Robin Hood
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ardsley & Robin Hood recorded 120 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Ardsley & Robin Hood
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ardsley & Robin Hood recorded 96 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Ardsley & Robin Hood
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ardsley & Robin Hood recorded 92 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Ardsley & Robin Hood
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ardsley & Robin Hood recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Ardsley & Robin Hood
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ardsley & Robin Hood recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Ardsley & Robin Hood
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ardsley & Robin Hood recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Ardsley & Robin Hood
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ardsley & Robin Hood recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Ardsley & Robin Hood
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ardsley & Robin Hood recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Ardsley & Robin Hood
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Ardsley & Robin Hood recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Ardsley & Robin Hood
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ardsley & Robin Hood recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 76% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Ardsley & Robin Hood
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Ardsley & Robin Hood recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Ardsley & Robin Hood, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ardsley & Robin Hood.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ardsley & Robin Hood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middleton Park | 4,727 | 152.7 | +120% |
| Morley South | 3,082 | 131.8 | +90% |
| Rothwell | 1,976 | 92.7 | +34% |
| Beeston & Holbeck | 4,596 | 161.4 | +133% |
| Hunslet & Riverside | 8,834 | 271.6 | +292% |
| Morley North | 2,734 | 110.8 | +60% |
| Farnley & Wortley | 4,040 | 144.5 | +108% |
| Burmantofts & Richmond Hill | 4,588 | 163.9 | +136% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Ardsley & Robin Hood over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Leigh Road | 58 |
| On or near Westerton Court | 49 |
| On or near Supermarket | 37 |
| On or near Royston Hill | 30 |
| On or near Ebenezer Street | 29 |
| On or near Westerton Close | 29 |
| On or near Station Lane | 26 |
| On or near Greenwood Road | 25 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 24 |
| On or near Leigh View | 23 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ardsley & Robin Hood over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 617 | 38.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 473 | 29.1% |
| Under investigation | 168 | 10.3% |
| Not recorded | 167 | 10.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 69 | 4.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 46 | 2.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 29 | 1.8% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 1.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.4% |
Ardsley & Robin Hood has an estimated population of 23,439. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ardsley & Robin Hood sits in decile 6.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Ardsley & Robin Hood |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.3% |
| Social rented homes | 10.5% |
| Private rented homes | 13.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 |
Is Ardsley & Robin Hood a safe place to live?
Ardsley & Robin Hood recorded 69.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Ardsley & Robin Hood?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 752 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (167).
Is crime in Ardsley & Robin Hood going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ardsley & Robin Hood was down 5% on the year before: 1,625 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,716 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Ardsley & Robin Hood?
Ardsley & Robin Hood is policed by West Yorkshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Ardsley & Robin Hood. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.