Crime in Armley: statistics, rates and trends
4,943 crimes were recorded in Armley in the 12 months to July 2026, 197.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before.
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4,943 crimes were recorded in Armley in the 12 months to July 2026, 197.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 2,156 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Armley has the 201st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Armley | Leeds | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 4,943 | 106,410 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 197.9 | 125.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 24,981 | 845,189 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Armley was highest in the year to July 2023 (5,807 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (4,832). Over the whole period it rose 0%, 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 | 4,943 | 197.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 4,832 | 193.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 5,178 | 207.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 5,807 | 232.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 5,490 | 219.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 5,010 | 200.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 5,021 | 201.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 5,100 | 204.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 4,933 | 197.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 472 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Armley 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 violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in robbery (+49%) and vehicle crime (+24%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-22%) and other theft (-16%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2,156 | 86.3 | 2.52 | +3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 355 | 14.2 | 2.10 | -0% |
| Shoplifting | 353 | 14.1 | 1.71 | +1% |
| Public order | 349 | 14.0 | 2.10 | +4% |
| Vehicle crime | 305 | 12.2 | 2.48 | +24% |
| Other theft | 287 | 11.5 | 1.80 | -16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 283 | 11.3 | 0.74 | -6% |
| Burglary | 278 | 11.1 | 3.15 | +10% |
| Other crime | 177 | 7.1 | 3.36 | +1% |
| Drugs | 149 | 6.0 | 1.82 | -11% |
| Robbery | 134 | 5.4 | 3.97 | +49% |
| Possession of weapons | 48 | 1.9 | 1.98 | -4% |
| Bicycle theft | 40 | 1.6 | 1.95 | +3% |
| Theft from the person | 29 | 1.2 | 0.69 | -22% |
Violence and sexual offences in Armley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Armley recorded 2,156 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (86.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 43.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Armley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Armley recorded 355 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Armley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Armley recorded 353 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Armley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Armley recorded 349 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Armley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Armley recorded 305 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Armley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Armley recorded 287 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Armley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Armley recorded 283 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Armley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Armley recorded 278 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Armley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Armley recorded 177 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Armley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Armley recorded 149 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Armley
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Armley recorded 134 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 49% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Armley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Armley recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Armley
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Armley recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Armley
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Armley recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Armley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Armley.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Armley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farnley & Wortley | 4,040 | 144.5 | -27% |
| Kirkstall | 2,805 | 132.9 | -33% |
| Headingley & Hyde Park | 2,866 | 86.3 | -56% |
| Bramley & Stanningley | 2,965 | 114.4 | -42% |
| Little London & Woodhouse | 12,728 | 348.9 | +76% |
| Beeston & Holbeck | 4,596 | 161.4 | -18% |
| Weetwood | 1,887 | 80.1 | -59% |
| Pudsey | 3,060 | 115.0 | -42% |
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 Armley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Prison | 203 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 202 |
| On or near The Gang | 106 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 95 |
| On or near Poplar Close | 75 |
| On or near Clyde View | 71 |
| On or near Parking Area | 69 |
| On or near Copley Street | 67 |
| On or near Spring Valley Croft | 65 |
| On or near Beech Avenue | 55 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Armley 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 | 1,648 | 33.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,628 | 32.9% |
| Under investigation | 614 | 12.4% |
| Not recorded | 283 | 5.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 229 | 4.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 223 | 4.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 95 | 1.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 75 | 1.5% |
| Local resolution | 65 | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 39 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 21 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 15 | 0.3% |
Armley has an estimated population of 24,981. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Armley sits in decile 2.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Armley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 68.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 39.8% |
| Social rented homes | 29.5% |
| Private rented homes | 30.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.1 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 49.2% |
Is Armley a safe place to live?
Armley recorded 197.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Armley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 2,156 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (355).
Is crime in Armley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Armley was up 2% on the year before: 4,943 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 4,832 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Armley?
Armley 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 Armley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.