Crime in Burmantofts & Richmond Hill: statistics, rates and trends
4,588 crimes were recorded in Burmantofts & Richmond Hill in the 12 months to July 2026, 163.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Burmantofts & Richmond Hill at a glance
- Crime trends in Burmantofts & Richmond Hill
- Types of crime in Burmantofts & Richmond Hill
- Burmantofts & Richmond Hill compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Burmantofts & Richmond Hill
- What happened after crimes were reported in Burmantofts & Richmond Hill
- Population and deprivation in Burmantofts & Richmond Hill
- Questions about crime in Burmantofts & Richmond Hill
- About this data
4,588 crimes were recorded in Burmantofts & Richmond Hill in the 12 months to July 2026, 163.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 2,140 reports (47% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Burmantofts & Richmond Hill has the 338th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Burmantofts & Richmond Hill | Leeds | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 4,588 | 106,410 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 163.9 | 125.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 27,995 | 845,189 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Burmantofts & Richmond Hill was highest in the year to July 2022 (5,752 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (4,588). 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 | 4,588 | 163.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 4,953 | 176.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 4,950 | 176.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 5,727 | 204.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 5,752 | 205.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 5,378 | 192.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 4,968 | 177.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 5,180 | 185.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 5,440 | 194.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 429 |
| June 2026 | 420 |
| May 2026 | 357 |
| April 2026 | 371 |
| March 2026 | 368 |
| February 2026 | 357 |
| January 2026 | 340 |
| December 2025 | 372 |
| November 2025 | 378 |
| October 2025 | 391 |
| September 2025 | 385 |
| August 2025 | 420 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Burmantofts & Richmond Hill 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, other theft.
The largest increases were in drugs (+21%) and bicycle theft (+17%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-49%) and burglary (-20%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2,140 | 76.4 | 2.23 | -6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 385 | 13.8 | 2.03 | +6% |
| Other theft | 347 | 12.4 | 1.94 | +15% |
| Public order | 346 | 12.4 | 1.86 | -16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 251 | 9.0 | 0.58 | -12% |
| Burglary | 219 | 7.8 | 2.21 | -20% |
| Vehicle crime | 207 | 7.4 | 1.50 | -19% |
| Drugs | 167 | 6.0 | 1.82 | +21% |
| Shoplifting | 157 | 5.6 | 0.68 | -49% |
| Other crime | 142 | 5.1 | 2.40 | +10% |
| Robbery | 89 | 3.2 | 2.35 | +6% |
| Possession of weapons | 64 | 2.3 | 2.35 | -7% |
| Theft from the person | 46 | 1.6 | 0.97 | +10% |
| Bicycle theft | 28 | 1.0 | 1.22 | +17% |
Violence and sexual offences in Burmantofts & Richmond Hill
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Burmantofts & Richmond Hill recorded 2,140 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (76.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 46.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Burmantofts & Richmond Hill
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Burmantofts & Richmond Hill recorded 385 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Burmantofts & Richmond Hill
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Burmantofts & Richmond Hill recorded 347 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Burmantofts & Richmond Hill
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Burmantofts & Richmond Hill recorded 346 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Burmantofts & Richmond Hill
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Burmantofts & Richmond Hill recorded 251 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Burmantofts & Richmond Hill
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Burmantofts & Richmond Hill recorded 219 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Burmantofts & Richmond Hill
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Burmantofts & Richmond Hill recorded 207 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Burmantofts & Richmond Hill
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Burmantofts & Richmond Hill recorded 167 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 up 21% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Burmantofts & Richmond Hill
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Burmantofts & Richmond Hill recorded 157 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 49% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Burmantofts & Richmond Hill
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Burmantofts & Richmond Hill recorded 142 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Burmantofts & Richmond Hill
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Burmantofts & Richmond Hill recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Burmantofts & Richmond Hill
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Burmantofts & Richmond Hill recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Burmantofts & Richmond Hill
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Burmantofts & Richmond Hill recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Burmantofts & Richmond Hill
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Burmantofts & Richmond Hill recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Burmantofts & Richmond Hill, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Burmantofts & Richmond Hill.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Burmantofts & Richmond Hill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gipton & Harehills | 5,868 | 173.5 | +6% |
| Hunslet & Riverside | 8,834 | 271.6 | +66% |
| Little London & Woodhouse | 12,728 | 348.9 | +113% |
| Chapel Allerton | 3,078 | 122.9 | -25% |
| Temple Newsam | 3,095 | 137.9 | -16% |
| Killingbeck & Seacroft | 4,657 | 159.0 | -3% |
| Roundhay | 1,937 | 76.4 | -53% |
| Headingley & Hyde Park | 2,866 | 86.3 | -47% |
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 Burmantofts & Richmond Hill over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 389 |
| On or near Chapman Street | 170 |
| On or near Temple View Grove | 115 |
| On or near William Hey Court | 82 |
| On or near Oxton Mount | 64 |
| On or near Cross Bellbrooke Avenue | 54 |
| On or near St Stephen'S Court | 53 |
| On or near Cherry Place | 50 |
| On or near Back Bellbrooke Terrace | 48 |
| On or near Back St Alban Crescent | 47 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Burmantofts & Richmond Hill 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 | 1,613 | 35.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,505 | 32.8% |
| Under investigation | 522 | 11.4% |
| Not recorded | 251 | 5.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 238 | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 193 | 4.2% |
| Local resolution | 71 | 1.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 62 | 1.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 47 | 1.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 34 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 25 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 19 | 0.4% |
Burmantofts & Richmond Hill has an estimated population of 27,995. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Burmantofts & Richmond Hill sits in decile 1.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Burmantofts & Richmond Hill |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 25.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 66.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 28.1% |
| Social rented homes | 42.4% |
| Private rented homes | 29.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.4 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 62.4% |
Is Burmantofts & Richmond Hill a safe place to live?
Burmantofts & Richmond Hill recorded 163.9 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 Burmantofts & Richmond Hill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 2,140 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (385).
Is crime in Burmantofts & Richmond Hill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Burmantofts & Richmond Hill was down 7% on the year before: 4,588 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 4,953 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Burmantofts & Richmond Hill?
Burmantofts & Richmond Hill 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 Burmantofts & Richmond Hill. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.