Crime in Bramley & Stanningley: statistics, rates and trends
2,965 crimes were recorded in Bramley & Stanningley in the 12 months to July 2026, 114.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Bramley & Stanningley at a glance
- Crime trends in Bramley & Stanningley
- Types of crime in Bramley & Stanningley
- Bramley & Stanningley compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bramley & Stanningley
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bramley & Stanningley
- Population and deprivation in Bramley & Stanningley
- Questions about crime in Bramley & Stanningley
- About this data
2,965 crimes were recorded in Bramley & Stanningley in the 12 months to July 2026, 114.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,418 reports (48% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bramley & Stanningley has the 917th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bramley & Stanningley | Leeds | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,965 | 106,410 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 114.4 | 125.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 25,928 | 845,189 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bramley & Stanningley was highest in the year to July 2022 (4,371 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (2,965). Over the whole period it fell 23%, 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 | 2,965 | 114.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 3,500 | 135.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 3,943 | 152.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 4,184 | 161.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 4,371 | 168.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 3,675 | 141.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 3,745 | 144.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 3,488 | 134.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 3,874 | 149.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 287 |
| June 2026 | 252 |
| May 2026 | 248 |
| April 2026 | 229 |
| March 2026 | 221 |
| February 2026 | 221 |
| January 2026 | 245 |
| December 2025 | 247 |
| November 2025 | 213 |
| October 2025 | 241 |
| September 2025 | 295 |
| August 2025 | 266 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bramley & Stanningley 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, burglary.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+12%) and possession of weapons (+10%). The largest falls were in burglary (-44%) and public order (-24%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,418 | 54.7 | 1.60 | -15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 237 | 9.1 | 0.60 | -19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 222 | 8.6 | 1.26 | -14% |
| Public order | 213 | 8.2 | 1.24 | -24% |
| Shoplifting | 188 | 7.3 | 0.88 | +12% |
| Other theft | 164 | 6.3 | 0.99 | -4% |
| Vehicle crime | 145 | 5.6 | 1.14 | -5% |
| Burglary | 140 | 5.4 | 1.53 | -44% |
| Other crime | 86 | 3.3 | 1.57 | -2% |
| Drugs | 54 | 2.1 | 0.64 | -24% |
| Robbery | 35 | 1.3 | 1.00 | +3% |
| Possession of weapons | 32 | 1.2 | 1.27 | +10% |
| Theft from the person | 16 | 0.6 | 0.37 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 15 | 0.6 | 0.70 | +25% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bramley & Stanningley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bramley & Stanningley recorded 1,418 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (54.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 47.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bramley & Stanningley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bramley & Stanningley recorded 237 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bramley & Stanningley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bramley & Stanningley recorded 222 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bramley & Stanningley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bramley & Stanningley recorded 213 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bramley & Stanningley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bramley & Stanningley recorded 188 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bramley & Stanningley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bramley & Stanningley recorded 164 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bramley & Stanningley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bramley & Stanningley recorded 145 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bramley & Stanningley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bramley & Stanningley recorded 140 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bramley & Stanningley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bramley & Stanningley recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bramley & Stanningley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bramley & Stanningley recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bramley & Stanningley
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bramley & Stanningley recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bramley & Stanningley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bramley & Stanningley recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bramley & Stanningley
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bramley & Stanningley recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bramley & Stanningley
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bramley & Stanningley recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bramley & Stanningley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bramley & Stanningley.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bramley & Stanningley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkstall | 2,805 | 132.9 | +16% |
| Armley | 4,943 | 197.9 | +73% |
| Pudsey | 3,060 | 115.0 | +1% |
| Horsforth | 1,629 | 65.2 | -43% |
| Calverley & Farsley | 1,806 | 75.5 | -34% |
| Farnley & Wortley | 4,040 | 144.5 | +26% |
| Weetwood | 1,887 | 80.1 | -30% |
| Headingley & Hyde Park | 2,866 | 86.3 | -25% |
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 Bramley & Stanningley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 172 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 94 |
| On or near Broadlea Hill | 50 |
| On or near Half Mile Green | 41 |
| On or near South End Terrace | 41 |
| On or near Broadlea Crescent | 37 |
| On or near Copper Beech Avenue | 37 |
| On or near Broadlea Oval | 33 |
| On or near Rossefield Grove | 32 |
| On or near Wellington Garth | 32 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bramley & Stanningley 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 | 1,104 | 37.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 815 | 27.5% |
| Under investigation | 372 | 12.5% |
| Not recorded | 237 | 8.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 140 | 4.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 98 | 3.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 63 | 2.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 52 | 1.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 36 | 1.2% |
| Local resolution | 26 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.3% |
Bramley & Stanningley has an estimated population of 25,928. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bramley & Stanningley sits in decile 3.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bramley & Stanningley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 52.3% |
| Social rented homes | 30.3% |
| Private rented homes | 17.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.1 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 26.2% |
Is Bramley & Stanningley a safe place to live?
Bramley & Stanningley recorded 114.4 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 Bramley & Stanningley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,418 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (237).
Is crime in Bramley & Stanningley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bramley & Stanningley was down 15% on the year before: 2,965 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 3,500 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bramley & Stanningley?
Bramley & Stanningley 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 Bramley & Stanningley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.