Crime in Harewood, Leeds: statistics, rates and trends
755 crimes were recorded in Harewood, Leeds in the 12 months to July 2026, 39.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Harewood, Leeds at a glance
- Crime trends in Harewood, Leeds
- Types of crime in Harewood, Leeds
- Harewood, Leeds compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Harewood, Leeds
- What happened after crimes were reported in Harewood, Leeds
- Population and deprivation in Harewood, Leeds
- Questions about crime in Harewood, Leeds
- About this data
755 crimes were recorded in Harewood, Leeds in the 12 months to July 2026, 39.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 316 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Harewood, Leeds has the 3,445th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Harewood, Leeds | Leeds | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 755 | 106,410 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 39.9 | 125.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 18,908 | 845,189 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Harewood, Leeds was highest in the year to July 2019 (964 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (722). Over the whole period it fell 11%, 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 | 755 | 39.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 722 | 38.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 866 | 45.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 775 | 41.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 836 | 44.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 755 | 39.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 833 | 44.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 964 | 51.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 851 | 45.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 74 |
| June 2026 | 76 |
| May 2026 | 56 |
| April 2026 | 59 |
| March 2026 | 60 |
| February 2026 | 42 |
| January 2026 | 47 |
| December 2025 | 57 |
| November 2025 | 65 |
| October 2025 | 77 |
| September 2025 | 67 |
| August 2025 | 75 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Harewood, Leeds 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. The largest increases were in drugs (+30%) and other crime (+26%).
The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-31%) and criminal damage and arson (-22%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 316 | 16.7 | 0.49 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 85 | 4.5 | 0.29 | +13% |
| Other theft | 67 | 3.5 | 0.55 | +18% |
| Public order | 60 | 3.2 | 0.48 | -2% |
| Burglary | 59 | 3.1 | 0.88 | -8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 47 | 2.5 | 0.37 | -22% |
| Vehicle crime | 37 | 2.0 | 0.40 | -31% |
| Other crime | 29 | 1.5 | 0.73 | +26% |
| Drugs | 26 | 1.4 | 0.42 | +30% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 0.7 | 0.09 | +133% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.4 | 0.38 | +250% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.2 | 0.26 | +100% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.1 | 0.08 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.1 | 0.06 | -33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Harewood, Leeds
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Harewood, Leeds recorded 316 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 41.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Harewood, Leeds
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Harewood, Leeds recorded 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 11.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Harewood, Leeds
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Harewood, Leeds recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Harewood, Leeds
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Harewood, Leeds recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Harewood, Leeds
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Harewood, Leeds recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Harewood, Leeds
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Harewood, Leeds recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Harewood, Leeds
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Harewood, Leeds recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Harewood, Leeds
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Harewood, Leeds recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Harewood, Leeds
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Harewood, Leeds recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Harewood, Leeds
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Harewood, Leeds recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Harewood, Leeds
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Harewood, Leeds recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 250% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Harewood, Leeds
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Harewood, Leeds recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Harewood, Leeds
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Harewood, Leeds recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Harewood, Leeds
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Harewood, Leeds recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Harewood, Leeds, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Harewood, Leeds.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Harewood, Leeds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Gates & Whinmoor | 3,131 | 122.9 | +208% |
| Killingbeck & Seacroft | 4,657 | 159.0 | +298% |
| Roundhay | 1,937 | 76.4 | +91% |
| Wetherby | 1,516 | 69.4 | +74% |
| Temple Newsam | 3,095 | 137.9 | +245% |
| Gipton & Harehills | 5,868 | 173.5 | +335% |
| Alwoodley | 1,611 | 65.1 | +63% |
| Garforth & Swillington | 1,491 | 71.3 | +79% |
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 Harewood, Leeds over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Scholes Lane | 24 |
| On or near Alness Avenue | 21 |
| On or near Main Street | 17 |
| On or near Stockheld Lane | 16 |
| On or near Moor Lane | 15 |
| On or near Lotherton Lane | 14 |
| On or near Parking Area | 14 |
| On or near Charville Gardens | 12 |
| On or near Mill Lane | 12 |
| On or near Green Way | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Harewood, Leeds 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 | 264 | 35.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 248 | 32.8% |
| Not recorded | 85 | 11.3% |
| Under investigation | 67 | 8.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 26 | 3.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 25 | 3.3% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 2.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 9 | 1.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
Harewood, Leeds has an estimated population of 18,908. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Harewood, Leeds sits in decile 8.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Harewood, Leeds |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 55.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 85.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.5% |
| Private rented homes | 8.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.8 |
Is Harewood, Leeds a safe place to live?
Harewood, Leeds recorded 39.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Harewood, Leeds?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 316 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (85).
Is crime in Harewood, Leeds going up or down?
Recorded crime in Harewood, Leeds was up 5% on the year before: 755 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 722 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Harewood, Leeds?
Harewood, Leeds 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 Harewood, Leeds. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.