Crime in Armley: statistics, rates and trends
4,849 crimes were recorded in Armley in the 12 months to August 2026, 194.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (2,071), shoplifting (357) and criminal damage and arson (341) made up 57% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 217th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Armley | Leeds | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 4,849 | 105,688 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 194.1 | 125.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 24,981 | 845,189 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Armley of any year here (4,849 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 2%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 4,849 | 194.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 4,887 | 195.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 5,092 | 203.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 5,772 | 231.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 5,524 | 221.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 5,041 | 201.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 4,976 | 199.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 5,196 | 208.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 4,955 | 198.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 378 |
| July 2026 | 412 |
| June 2026 | 479 |
| May 2026 | 456 |
| April 2026 | 373 |
| March 2026 | 342 |
| February 2026 | 332 |
| January 2026 | 393 |
| December 2025 | 354 |
| November 2025 | 420 |
| October 2025 | 489 |
| September 2025 | 421 |
Compared with England and Wales, Armley recorded notably more robbery (4.3 times the national rate), other crime (3.5 times the national rate) and burglary (3.2 times the national rate), and notably less theft from the person (29% below) and anti-social behaviour (27% below). On the year before, robbery rose from 92 to 145 and burglary rose from 242 to 281, while theft from the person fell from 37 to 30.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2,071 | 82.9 | 34.2 | -3% |
| Shoplifting | 357 | 14.3 | 8.5 | +2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 341 | 13.7 | 6.7 | -4% |
| Public order | 334 | 13.4 | 6.7 | -5% |
| Other theft | 291 | 11.6 | 6.4 | -12% |
| Vehicle crime | 289 | 11.6 | 5.0 | +12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 281 | 11.2 | 15.4 | -2% |
| Burglary | 281 | 11.2 | 3.6 | +16% |
| Other crime | 183 | 7.3 | 2.1 | +7% |
| Drugs | 154 | 6.2 | 3.3 | -12% |
| Robbery | 145 | 5.8 | 1.4 | +58% |
| Possession of weapons | 52 | 2.1 | 1.0 | +6% |
| Bicycle theft | 40 | 1.6 | 0.8 | -5% |
| Theft from the person | 30 | 1.2 | 1.7 | -19% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Armley; the highest is Little London & Woodhouse (351.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Weetwood (79.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Armley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farnley & Wortley | 4,065 | 145.4 | -25% |
| Kirkstall | 2,765 | 131.0 | -33% |
| Headingley & Hyde Park | 2,893 | 87.1 | -55% |
| Bramley & Stanningley | 2,954 | 113.9 | -41% |
| Little London & Woodhouse | 12,817 | 351.4 | +81% |
| Beeston & Holbeck | 4,584 | 160.9 | -17% |
| Weetwood | 1,870 | 79.4 | -59% |
| Pudsey | 3,008 | 113.0 | -42% |
The 10 locations below account for 20% of the crime recorded in Armley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (206).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 206 |
| On or near Prison | 200 |
| On or near The Gang | 97 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 86 |
| On or near Poplar Close | 76 |
| On or near Parking Area | 65 |
| On or near Raynville Close | 65 |
| On or near Clyde View | 62 |
| On or near Copley Street | 62 |
| On or near Spring Valley Croft | 60 |
Of the 4,568 crimes in Armley with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 281 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,598 | 35.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,593 | 34.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 583 | 12.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 228 | 5.0% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 213 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 115 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 74 | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 71 | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 43 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 28 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 13 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Armley has an estimated population of 24,981 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (42%, against 23%), more social housing (30%, against 17%) and more private renting (30%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Armley average decile 2.1 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Armley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 13.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 28.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 41.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 39.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 29.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 30.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.1 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 49.2% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Armley a safe place to live?
Armley recorded 194.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 217th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were robbery and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Armley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 2,071 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (357).
Is crime in Armley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Armley was almost unchanged on the year before: 4,849 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 4,887 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Armley?
About 24,981 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Armley?
Armley 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.