Crime in Beeston & Holbeck: statistics, rates and trends
4,596 crimes were recorded in Beeston & Holbeck in the 12 months to July 2026, 161.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Beeston & Holbeck at a glance
- Crime trends in Beeston & Holbeck
- Types of crime in Beeston & Holbeck
- Beeston & Holbeck compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Beeston & Holbeck
- What happened after crimes were reported in Beeston & Holbeck
- Population and deprivation in Beeston & Holbeck
- Questions about crime in Beeston & Holbeck
- About this data
4,596 crimes were recorded in Beeston & Holbeck in the 12 months to July 2026, 161.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,687 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Beeston & Holbeck has the 355th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Beeston & Holbeck | Leeds | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 4,596 | 106,410 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 161.4 | 125.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 28,482 | 845,189 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Beeston & Holbeck was highest in the year to July 2019 (5,768 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (4,596). Over the whole period it fell 16%, 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 | 4,596 | 161.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 4,639 | 162.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 5,022 | 176.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 5,232 | 183.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 5,728 | 201.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 5,517 | 193.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 5,433 | 190.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 5,768 | 202.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 5,503 | 193.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 414 |
| June 2026 | 384 |
| May 2026 | 412 |
| April 2026 | 373 |
| March 2026 | 456 |
| February 2026 | 331 |
| January 2026 | 335 |
| December 2025 | 402 |
| November 2025 | 375 |
| October 2025 | 377 |
| September 2025 | 384 |
| August 2025 | 353 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Beeston & Holbeck 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, public order, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in burglary (+51%) and shoplifting (+36%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-36%) and drugs (-12%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,687 | 59.2 | 1.73 | -8% |
| Public order | 524 | 18.4 | 2.77 | +0% |
| Vehicle crime | 412 | 14.5 | 2.94 | +18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 351 | 12.3 | 1.82 | -2% |
| Other theft | 321 | 11.3 | 1.76 | -6% |
| Drugs | 306 | 10.7 | 3.29 | -12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 280 | 9.8 | 0.64 | +5% |
| Burglary | 260 | 9.1 | 2.58 | +51% |
| Other crime | 154 | 5.4 | 2.56 | -3% |
| Shoplifting | 136 | 4.8 | 0.58 | +36% |
| Robbery | 57 | 2.0 | 1.48 | -10% |
| Possession of weapons | 50 | 1.8 | 1.81 | +2% |
| Bicycle theft | 37 | 1.3 | 1.58 | -12% |
| Theft from the person | 21 | 0.7 | 0.44 | -36% |
Violence and sexual offences in Beeston & Holbeck
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Beeston & Holbeck recorded 1,687 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (59.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 36.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Beeston & Holbeck
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Beeston & Holbeck recorded 524 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 11.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Beeston & Holbeck
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Beeston & Holbeck recorded 412 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Beeston & Holbeck
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Beeston & Holbeck recorded 351 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Beeston & Holbeck
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Beeston & Holbeck recorded 321 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Beeston & Holbeck
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Beeston & Holbeck recorded 306 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Beeston & Holbeck
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Beeston & Holbeck recorded 280 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Beeston & Holbeck
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Beeston & Holbeck recorded 260 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 51% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Beeston & Holbeck
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Beeston & Holbeck recorded 154 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Beeston & Holbeck
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Beeston & Holbeck recorded 136 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Beeston & Holbeck
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Beeston & Holbeck recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Beeston & Holbeck
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Beeston & Holbeck recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Beeston & Holbeck
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Beeston & Holbeck recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Beeston & Holbeck
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Beeston & Holbeck recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Beeston & Holbeck, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Beeston & Holbeck.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Beeston & Holbeck |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunslet & Riverside | 8,834 | 271.6 | +68% |
| Middleton Park | 4,727 | 152.7 | -5% |
| Farnley & Wortley | 4,040 | 144.5 | -10% |
| Little London & Woodhouse | 12,728 | 348.9 | +116% |
| Armley | 4,943 | 197.9 | +23% |
| Burmantofts & Richmond Hill | 4,588 | 163.9 | +2% |
| Morley North | 2,734 | 110.8 | -31% |
| Morley South | 3,082 | 131.8 | -18% |
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 Beeston & Holbeck over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Police Station | 624 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 169 |
| On or near Supermarket | 130 |
| On or near Springwell Street | 112 |
| On or near Chatswood Avenue | 71 |
| On or near Cottingley Vale | 69 |
| On or near Whitehall | 60 |
| On or near Gotts Road | 51 |
| On or near Back Mafeking Mount | 50 |
| On or near Graingers Way | 46 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Beeston & Holbeck 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,539 | 33.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,212 | 26.4% |
| Under investigation | 582 | 12.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 367 | 8.0% |
| Not recorded | 280 | 6.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 214 | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 151 | 3.3% |
| Local resolution | 95 | 2.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 48 | 1.0% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 48 | 1.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 25 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 23 | 0.5% |
Beeston & Holbeck has an estimated population of 28,482. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Beeston & Holbeck sits in decile 2.6, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Beeston & Holbeck |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 68.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 38.3% |
| Social rented homes | 24.5% |
| Private rented homes | 36.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.6 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 30.8% |
Is Beeston & Holbeck a safe place to live?
Beeston & Holbeck recorded 161.4 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 Beeston & Holbeck?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,687 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (524).
Is crime in Beeston & Holbeck going up or down?
Recorded crime in Beeston & Holbeck was almost unchanged on the year before: 4,596 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 4,639 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Beeston & Holbeck?
Beeston & Holbeck 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 Beeston & Holbeck. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.