Crime in Chapel Allerton: statistics, rates and trends
3,078 crimes were recorded in Chapel Allerton in the 12 months to July 2026, 122.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Chapel Allerton at a glance
- Crime trends in Chapel Allerton
- Types of crime in Chapel Allerton
- Chapel Allerton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Chapel Allerton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Chapel Allerton
- Population and deprivation in Chapel Allerton
- Questions about crime in Chapel Allerton
- About this data
3,078 crimes were recorded in Chapel Allerton in the 12 months to July 2026, 122.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,245 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Chapel Allerton has the 788th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Chapel Allerton | Leeds | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 3,078 | 106,410 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 122.9 | 125.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 25,047 | 845,189 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Chapel Allerton was highest in the year to July 2019 (3,535 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (2,690). Over the whole period it fell 7%, 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 | 3,078 | 122.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,771 | 110.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,690 | 107.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 3,085 | 123.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 3,368 | 134.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 3,126 | 124.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 3,161 | 126.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 3,535 | 141.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 3,294 | 131.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 293 |
| June 2026 | 277 |
| May 2026 | 249 |
| April 2026 | 265 |
| March 2026 | 246 |
| February 2026 | 204 |
| January 2026 | 243 |
| December 2025 | 219 |
| November 2025 | 254 |
| October 2025 | 310 |
| September 2025 | 235 |
| August 2025 | 283 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Chapel Allerton 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, shoplifting, public order.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+297%) and drugs (+79%). The largest falls were in bicycle theft (-45%) and theft from the person (-23%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,245 | 49.7 | 1.45 | -1% |
| Shoplifting | 310 | 12.4 | 1.49 | +297% |
| Public order | 254 | 10.1 | 1.53 | +14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 217 | 8.7 | 1.28 | +20% |
| Vehicle crime | 200 | 8.0 | 1.62 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 186 | 7.4 | 0.48 | -5% |
| Other theft | 176 | 7.0 | 1.10 | -5% |
| Drugs | 170 | 6.8 | 2.08 | +79% |
| Burglary | 123 | 4.9 | 1.39 | -6% |
| Other crime | 88 | 3.5 | 1.66 | -4% |
| Robbery | 46 | 1.8 | 1.36 | +18% |
| Possession of weapons | 29 | 1.2 | 1.19 | +4% |
| Theft from the person | 23 | 0.9 | 0.54 | -23% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 0.4 | 0.53 | -45% |
Violence and sexual offences in Chapel Allerton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Chapel Allerton recorded 1,245 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (49.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 40.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Chapel Allerton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Chapel Allerton recorded 310 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 297% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Chapel Allerton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Chapel Allerton recorded 254 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Chapel Allerton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Chapel Allerton recorded 217 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Chapel Allerton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Chapel Allerton recorded 200 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Chapel Allerton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Chapel Allerton recorded 186 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Chapel Allerton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Chapel Allerton recorded 176 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Chapel Allerton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Chapel Allerton recorded 170 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 79% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Chapel Allerton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Chapel Allerton recorded 123 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Chapel Allerton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Chapel Allerton recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Chapel Allerton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Chapel Allerton recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Chapel Allerton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Chapel Allerton recorded 29 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 4% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Chapel Allerton
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Chapel Allerton recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Chapel Allerton
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Chapel Allerton recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Chapel Allerton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Chapel Allerton.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Chapel Allerton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moortown | 1,282 | 59.2 | -52% |
| Roundhay | 1,937 | 76.4 | -38% |
| Little London & Woodhouse | 12,728 | 348.9 | +184% |
| Gipton & Harehills | 5,868 | 173.5 | +41% |
| Headingley & Hyde Park | 2,866 | 86.3 | -30% |
| Burmantofts & Richmond Hill | 4,588 | 163.9 | +33% |
| Alwoodley | 1,611 | 65.1 | -47% |
| Kirkstall | 2,805 | 132.9 | +8% |
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 Chapel Allerton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Wensley Crescent | 218 |
| On or near Woodland Terrace | 198 |
| On or near Supermarket | 112 |
| On or near Granton Road | 43 |
| On or near Club Row | 42 |
| On or near Beckhill Lawn | 40 |
| On or near Back Grange Terrace | 39 |
| On or near Blake Grove | 39 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 37 |
| On or near Reginald Street | 36 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Chapel Allerton 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 | 1,005 | 32.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 963 | 31.3% |
| Under investigation | 338 | 11.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 231 | 7.5% |
| Not recorded | 186 | 6.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 143 | 4.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 99 | 3.2% |
| Local resolution | 45 | 1.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 36 | 1.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 11 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.1% |
Chapel Allerton has an estimated population of 25,047. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Chapel Allerton sits in decile 3.9, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Chapel Allerton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 68.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 47.9% |
| Social rented homes | 27.9% |
| Private rented homes | 24.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.9 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 37.5% |
Is Chapel Allerton a safe place to live?
Chapel Allerton recorded 122.9 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 Chapel Allerton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,245 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (310).
Is crime in Chapel Allerton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Chapel Allerton was up 11% on the year before: 3,078 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,771 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Chapel Allerton?
Chapel Allerton 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 Chapel Allerton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.