Crime in Bramley & Stanningley: statistics, rates and trends
2,954 crimes were recorded in Bramley & Stanningley in the 12 months to August 2026, 113.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Bramley & Stanningley
- Questions about crime in Bramley & Stanningley
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,408), anti-social behaviour (240) and criminal damage and arson (226) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 934th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Bramley & Stanningley | Leeds | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,954 | 105,688 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 113.9 | 125.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -14% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 25,928 | 845,189 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Bramley & Stanningley of any year here (2,954 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 24%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,954 | 113.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 3,452 | 133.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 3,885 | 149.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 4,146 | 159.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 4,431 | 170.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 3,722 | 143.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,685 | 142.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 3,571 | 137.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 3,864 | 149.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 255 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Bramley & Stanningley recorded notably more burglary (64% above the national rate), violence and sexual offences (59% above the national rate) and other crime (57% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (40% below) and drugs (38% below). On the year before, burglary fell from 234 to 151 and public order fell from 285 to 207.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,408 | 54.3 | 34.2 | -14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 240 | 9.3 | 15.4 | -15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 226 | 8.7 | 6.7 | -11% |
| Public order | 207 | 8.0 | 6.7 | -27% |
| Shoplifting | 185 | 7.1 | 8.5 | +5% |
| Other theft | 163 | 6.3 | 6.4 | -7% |
| Burglary | 151 | 5.8 | 3.6 | -35% |
| Vehicle crime | 138 | 5.3 | 5.0 | -11% |
| Other crime | 86 | 3.3 | 2.1 | -8% |
| Drugs | 53 | 2.0 | 3.3 | -22% |
| Robbery | 34 | 1.3 | 1.4 | -3% |
| Possession of weapons | 31 | 1.2 | 1.0 | +7% |
| Theft from the person | 17 | 0.7 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 15 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bramley & Stanningley; the highest is Armley (194.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Horsforth (64.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bramley & Stanningley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkstall | 2,765 | 131.0 | +15% |
| Armley | 4,849 | 194.1 | +70% |
| Pudsey | 3,008 | 113.0 | -1% |
| Horsforth | 1,620 | 64.9 | -43% |
| Calverley & Farsley | 1,725 | 72.1 | -37% |
| Farnley & Wortley | 4,065 | 145.4 | +28% |
| Weetwood | 1,870 | 79.4 | -30% |
| Headingley & Hyde Park | 2,893 | 87.1 | -24% |
The 10 locations below account for 19% of the crime recorded in Bramley & Stanningley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (170).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 170 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 93 |
| On or near Broadlea Hill | 47 |
| On or near South End Terrace | 41 |
| On or near Copper Beech Avenue | 38 |
| On or near Half Mile Green | 35 |
| On or near Broadlea Crescent | 33 |
| On or near Back Aston Road | 32 |
| On or near Broadlea Oval | 32 |
| On or near Broadlea Street | 32 |
Of the 2,714 crimes in Bramley & Stanningley with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 240 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,074 | 39.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 802 | 29.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 392 | 14.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 133 | 4.9% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 115 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 61 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 52 | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 34 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 24 | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 4 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Bramley & Stanningley has an estimated population of 25,928 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (30%, against 17%), more households without a car (33%, against 23%) and more residents with no qualifications (23%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bramley & Stanningley average decile 3.1 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Bramley & Stanningley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 16.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 33.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 52.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 30.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.1 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 26.2% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Bramley & Stanningley a safe place to live?
Bramley & Stanningley recorded 113.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 934th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary and violence and sexual offences.
What is the most common crime in Bramley & Stanningley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,408 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (240).
Is crime in Bramley & Stanningley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bramley & Stanningley was down 14% on the year before: 2,954 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 3,452 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bramley & Stanningley?
About 25,928 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bramley & Stanningley?
Bramley & Stanningley 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.