Crime in Harewood, Leeds: statistics, rates and trends
766 crimes were recorded in Harewood, Leeds in the 12 months to August 2026, 40.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Harewood, Leeds
- Questions about crime in Harewood, Leeds
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (308), anti-social behaviour (87) and other theft (69) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,430th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Harewood, Leeds | Leeds | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 766 | 105,688 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 40.5 | 125.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 18,908 | 845,189 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Harewood, Leeds peaked in the year to August 2019 (931 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (725). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 11%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 766 | 40.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 725 | 38.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 759 | 40.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 869 | 46.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 840 | 44.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 783 | 41.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 817 | 43.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 931 | 49.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 858 | 45.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 86 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (70% below) and vehicle crime (59% below) were well below it. On the year before, other crime rose from 24 to 32 and other theft rose from 55 to 69, while vehicle crime fell from 51 to 39.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 308 | 16.3 | 34.2 | 0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 87 | 4.6 | 15.4 | +5% |
| Other theft | 69 | 3.6 | 6.4 | +25% |
| Burglary | 64 | 3.4 | 3.6 | +8% |
| Public order | 56 | 3.0 | 6.7 | -2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 53 | 2.8 | 6.7 | -10% |
| Vehicle crime | 39 | 2.1 | 5.0 | -24% |
| Other crime | 32 | 1.7 | 2.1 | +33% |
| Drugs | 28 | 1.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 0.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Harewood, Leeds.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Harewood, Leeds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Gates & Whinmoor | 3,061 | 120.1 | +197% |
| Killingbeck & Seacroft | 4,626 | 158.0 | +290% |
| Roundhay | 1,959 | 77.3 | +91% |
| Wetherby | 1,513 | 69.3 | +71% |
| Temple Newsam | 3,091 | 137.7 | +240% |
| Gipton & Harehills | 5,743 | 169.8 | +319% |
| Alwoodley | 1,633 | 66.0 | +63% |
| Garforth & Swillington | 1,468 | 70.2 | +73% |
The 10 locations below account for 20% of the crime recorded in Harewood, Leeds over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Scholes Lane” (27).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Scholes Lane | 27 |
| On or near Alness Avenue | 18 |
| On or near Moor Lane | 17 |
| On or near Stockheld Lane | 17 |
| On or near Main Street | 16 |
| On or near Mill Lane | 13 |
| On or near Parking Area | 13 |
| On or near Charville Gardens | 11 |
| On or near Lotherton Lane | 11 |
| On or near Wetherby Road | 11 |
Of the 679 crimes in Harewood, Leeds with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 87 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 267 | 39.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 257 | 37.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 72 | 10.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 23 | 3.4% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 9 | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.1% | 1.3% |
Harewood, Leeds has an estimated population of 18,908 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (5.5%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (9.3%, against 23.3%) and less private renting (8.9%, against 20.3%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Harewood, Leeds average decile 8.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Harewood, Leeds | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 32.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 45.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 85.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 8.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Harewood, Leeds a safe place to live?
Harewood, Leeds recorded 40.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,430th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Harewood, Leeds?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 308 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (87).
Is crime in Harewood, Leeds going up or down?
Recorded crime in Harewood, Leeds was up 6% on the year before: 766 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 725 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Harewood, Leeds?
About 18,908 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Harewood, Leeds?
Harewood, Leeds 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.