Crime in Headingley & Hyde Park: statistics, rates and trends
2,893 crimes were recorded in Headingley & Hyde Park in the 12 months to August 2026, 87.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Headingley & Hyde Park at a glance
- Crime trends in Headingley & Hyde Park
- Types of crime in Headingley & Hyde Park
- Headingley & Hyde Park compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Headingley & Hyde Park
- What happened after crimes were reported in Headingley & Hyde Park
- Demographics of Headingley & Hyde Park
- Questions about crime in Headingley & Hyde Park
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,011), vehicle crime (324), anti-social behaviour (235) and burglary (235) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,597th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Headingley & Hyde Park | Leeds | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,893 | 105,688 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 87.1 | 125.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 33,199 | 845,189 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Headingley & Hyde Park peaked in the year to August 2018 (3,710 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (2,806). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 22%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,893 | 87.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,806 | 84.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 3,484 | 104.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,072 | 92.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,365 | 101.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 3,293 | 99.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,235 | 97.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 3,555 | 107.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 3,710 | 111.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 215 |
| July 2026 | 248 |
| June 2026 | 199 |
| May 2026 | 228 |
| April 2026 | 270 |
| March 2026 | 271 |
| February 2026 | 231 |
| January 2026 | 260 |
| December 2025 | 227 |
| November 2025 | 256 |
| October 2025 | 257 |
| September 2025 | 231 |
Compared with England and Wales, Headingley & Hyde Park recorded notably more burglary (2.0 times the national rate), vehicle crime (2.0 times the national rate) and bicycle theft (53% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (54% below) and anti-social behaviour (54% below). On the year before, other crime rose from 62 to 77 and possession of weapons rose from 24 to 29, while shoplifting fell from 180 to 129 and public order fell from 220 to 187.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,011 | 30.5 | 34.2 | +3% |
| Vehicle crime | 324 | 9.8 | 5.0 | +20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 235 | 7.1 | 15.4 | +7% |
| Burglary | 235 | 7.1 | 3.6 | +2% |
| Other theft | 225 | 6.8 | 6.4 | +4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 213 | 6.4 | 6.7 | +16% |
| Public order | 187 | 5.6 | 6.7 | -15% |
| Shoplifting | 129 | 3.9 | 8.5 | -28% |
| Drugs | 93 | 2.8 | 3.3 | +12% |
| Other crime | 77 | 2.3 | 2.1 | +24% |
| Robbery | 67 | 2.0 | 1.4 | -3% |
| Bicycle theft | 42 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0% |
| Possession of weapons | 29 | 0.9 | 1.0 | +21% |
| Theft from the person | 26 | 0.8 | 1.7 | -13% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Headingley & Hyde Park; the highest is Little London & Woodhouse (351.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Moortown (59.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Headingley & Hyde Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little London & Woodhouse | 12,817 | 351.4 | +303% |
| Kirkstall | 2,765 | 131.0 | +50% |
| Chapel Allerton | 3,107 | 124.0 | +42% |
| Armley | 4,849 | 194.1 | +123% |
| Weetwood | 1,870 | 79.4 | -9% |
| Moortown | 1,277 | 59.0 | -32% |
| Farnley & Wortley | 4,065 | 145.4 | +67% |
| Gipton & Harehills | 5,743 | 169.8 | +95% |
The 10 locations below account for 20% of the crime recorded in Headingley & Hyde Park over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (120).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 120 |
| On or near Chapel Terrace | 83 |
| On or near Granby Street | 59 |
| On or near Kensington Terrace | 48 |
| On or near Royal Park Road | 48 |
| On or near Dennistead Crescent | 47 |
| On or near Shire Oak Street | 47 |
| On or near Ridge Grove | 40 |
| On or near Cross Granby Terrace | 38 |
| On or near Hopewell Place | 36 |
Of the 2,658 crimes in Headingley & Hyde Park with a recorded outcome, 49% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 235 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,308 | 49.2% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 706 | 26.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 244 | 9.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 122 | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 107 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 58 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 48 | 1.8% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 21 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 16 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 7 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Headingley & Hyde Park has an estimated population of 33,199 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (65.5%, against 7.9%), more private renting (68%, against 20%) and more unemployed residents (8.2%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Headingley & Hyde Park average decile 5.9 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Headingley & Hyde Park | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 4.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 2.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 37.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 8.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 3.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 65.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 4.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 41.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 17.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 67.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Headingley & Hyde Park a safe place to live?
Headingley & Hyde Park recorded 87.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,597th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Headingley & Hyde Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,011 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by vehicle crime (324).
Is crime in Headingley & Hyde Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Headingley & Hyde Park was up 3% on the year before: 2,893 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,806 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Headingley & Hyde Park?
About 33,199 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 2.9% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Headingley & Hyde Park?
Headingley & Hyde Park 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.