Crime in Beeston & Holbeck: statistics, rates and trends
4,584 crimes were recorded in Beeston & Holbeck in the 12 months to August 2026, 160.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Beeston & Holbeck
- Questions about crime in Beeston & Holbeck
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,666), public order (520) and vehicle crime (418) made up 57% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 362nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Beeston & Holbeck | Leeds | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 4,584 | 105,688 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 160.9 | 125.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | 0% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 28,482 | 845,189 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Beeston & Holbeck of any year here (4,584 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 17%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 4,584 | 160.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 4,602 | 161.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 4,851 | 170.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 5,332 | 187.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 5,678 | 199.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 5,511 | 193.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 5,424 | 190.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 5,794 | 203.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 5,518 | 193.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 341 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Beeston & Holbeck recorded notably more drugs (3.3 times the national rate), vehicle crime (3.0 times the national rate) and public order (2.7 times the national rate), and notably less theft from the person (50% below) and shoplifting (40% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 170 to 264 and shoplifting rose from 94 to 144, while theft from the person fell from 32 to 24.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,666 | 58.5 | 34.2 | -10% |
| Public order | 520 | 18.3 | 6.7 | +1% |
| Vehicle crime | 418 | 14.7 | 5.0 | +24% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 359 | 12.6 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Other theft | 316 | 11.1 | 6.4 | -9% |
| Drugs | 311 | 10.9 | 3.3 | -10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 272 | 9.5 | 15.4 | +2% |
| Burglary | 264 | 9.3 | 3.6 | +55% |
| Other crime | 150 | 5.3 | 2.1 | -5% |
| Shoplifting | 144 | 5.1 | 8.5 | +53% |
| Robbery | 57 | 2.0 | 1.4 | +10% |
| Possession of weapons | 47 | 1.7 | 1.0 | -10% |
| Bicycle theft | 36 | 1.3 | 0.8 | -10% |
| Theft from the person | 24 | 0.8 | 1.7 | -25% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Beeston & Holbeck; the highest is Little London & Woodhouse (351.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Morley North (110.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Beeston & Holbeck |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunslet & Riverside | 8,791 | 270.3 | +68% |
| Middleton Park | 4,634 | 149.7 | -7% |
| Farnley & Wortley | 4,065 | 145.4 | -10% |
| Little London & Woodhouse | 12,817 | 351.4 | +118% |
| Armley | 4,849 | 194.1 | +21% |
| Burmantofts & Richmond Hill | 4,536 | 162.0 | +1% |
| Morley North | 2,731 | 110.7 | -31% |
| Morley South | 3,039 | 129.9 | -19% |
The 10 locations below account for 31% of the crime recorded in Beeston & Holbeck over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Police Station” (650).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Police Station | 650 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 166 |
| On or near Supermarket | 135 |
| On or near Springwell Street | 107 |
| On or near Chatswood Avenue | 76 |
| On or near Cottingley Vale | 63 |
| On or near Whitehall | 59 |
| On or near Gotts Road | 52 |
| On or near Back Mafeking Mount | 47 |
| On or near Graingers Way | 46 |
Of the 4,312 crimes in Beeston & Holbeck with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 272 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,543 | 35.8% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,216 | 28.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 526 | 12.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 342 | 7.9% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 227 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 176 | 4.1% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 98 | 2.3% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 59 | 1.4% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 56 | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 27 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 24 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Beeston & Holbeck has an estimated population of 28,482 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (44%, against 23%), more private renting (37%, against 20%) and a younger population (10%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Beeston & Holbeck average decile 2.6 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Beeston & Holbeck | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 13.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 28.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 44.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 38.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 24.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 36.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.6 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 30.8% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Beeston & Holbeck a safe place to live?
Beeston & Holbeck recorded 160.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 362nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Beeston & Holbeck?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,666 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (520).
Is crime in Beeston & Holbeck going up or down?
Recorded crime in Beeston & Holbeck was almost unchanged on the year before: 4,584 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 4,602 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Beeston & Holbeck?
About 28,482 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 10% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Beeston & Holbeck?
Beeston & Holbeck 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.