Crime in Hunslet & Riverside: statistics, rates and trends
8,791 crimes were recorded in Hunslet & Riverside in the 12 months to August 2026, 270.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Hunslet & Riverside at a glance
- Crime trends in Hunslet & Riverside
- Types of crime in Hunslet & Riverside
- Hunslet & Riverside compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hunslet & Riverside
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hunslet & Riverside
- Demographics of Hunslet & Riverside
- Questions about crime in Hunslet & Riverside
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (2,923), anti-social behaviour (905) and other theft (763) made up 52% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 97th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Hunslet & Riverside | Leeds | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 8,791 | 105,688 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 270.3 | 125.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 32,523 | 845,189 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Hunslet & Riverside peaked in the year to August 2023 (9,718 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (7,588). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 8%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 8,791 | 270.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 9,329 | 286.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 9,247 | 284.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 9,718 | 298.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 9,506 | 292.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 7,588 | 233.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 8,150 | 250.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 9,706 | 298.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 9,573 | 294.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 786 |
| July 2026 | 788 |
| June 2026 | 687 |
| May 2026 | 795 |
| April 2026 | 727 |
| March 2026 | 760 |
| February 2026 | 657 |
| January 2026 | 658 |
| December 2025 | 642 |
| November 2025 | 754 |
| October 2025 | 773 |
| September 2025 | 764 |
Compared with England and Wales, Hunslet & Riverside recorded notably more bicycle theft (5.8 times the national rate), drugs (5.2 times the national rate) and robbery (5.1 times the national rate). On the year before, bicycle theft rose from 112 to 155 and drugs rose from 467 to 550, while theft from the person fell from 257 to 163 and possession of weapons fell from 137 to 95.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2,923 | 89.9 | 34.2 | -11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 905 | 27.8 | 15.4 | +7% |
| Other theft | 763 | 23.5 | 6.4 | -6% |
| Shoplifting | 713 | 21.9 | 8.5 | -3% |
| Public order | 707 | 21.7 | 6.7 | -6% |
| Drugs | 550 | 16.9 | 3.3 | +18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 487 | 15.0 | 6.7 | -8% |
| Vehicle crime | 473 | 14.5 | 5.0 | -6% |
| Burglary | 431 | 13.3 | 3.6 | -4% |
| Robbery | 226 | 6.9 | 1.4 | -9% |
| Other crime | 200 | 6.1 | 2.1 | +9% |
| Theft from the person | 163 | 5.0 | 1.7 | -37% |
| Bicycle theft | 155 | 4.8 | 0.8 | +38% |
| Possession of weapons | 95 | 2.9 | 1.0 | -31% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Hunslet & Riverside; the highest is Little London & Woodhouse (351.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Headingley & Hyde Park (87.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hunslet & Riverside |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beeston & Holbeck | 4,584 | 160.9 | -40% |
| Little London & Woodhouse | 12,817 | 351.4 | +30% |
| Burmantofts & Richmond Hill | 4,536 | 162.0 | -40% |
| Middleton Park | 4,634 | 149.7 | -45% |
| Gipton & Harehills | 5,743 | 169.8 | -37% |
| Headingley & Hyde Park | 2,893 | 87.1 | -68% |
| Farnley & Wortley | 4,065 | 145.4 | -46% |
| Armley | 4,849 | 194.1 | -28% |
The 10 locations below account for 32% of the crime recorded in Hunslet & Riverside over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (714).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 714 |
| On or near Supermarket | 457 |
| On or near Nightclub | 330 |
| On or near Leeds Coach Station | 317 |
| On or near Pitfall Street | 262 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 213 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 180 |
| On or near High Court Lane | 148 |
| On or near Call Lane | 123 |
| On or near Victoria Road | 103 |
Of the 7,886 crimes in Hunslet & Riverside with a recorded outcome, 45% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 905 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 3,530 | 44.8% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,879 | 23.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 981 | 12.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 438 | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 351 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 303 | 3.8% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 231 | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 55 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 38 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 36 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 22 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 15 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Hunslet & Riverside has an estimated population of 32,523 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (51%, against 20%), more households without a car (53%, against 23%) and more students (13.9%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hunslet & Riverside average decile 3.6 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Hunslet & Riverside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 7.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 13.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 41.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 53.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 26.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 22.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 50.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.6 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 39.9% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Hunslet & Riverside a safe place to live?
Hunslet & Riverside recorded 270.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 97th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and drugs.
What is the most common crime in Hunslet & Riverside?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 2,923 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (905).
Is crime in Hunslet & Riverside going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hunslet & Riverside was down 6% on the year before: 8,791 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 9,329 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hunslet & Riverside?
About 32,523 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 5.7% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hunslet & Riverside?
Hunslet & Riverside 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.