Crime in Hunslet & Riverside: statistics, rates and trends
8,834 crimes were recorded in Hunslet & Riverside in the 12 months to July 2026, 271.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Hunslet & Riverside
- Questions about crime in Hunslet & Riverside
- About this data
8,834 crimes were recorded in Hunslet & Riverside in the 12 months to July 2026, 271.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 2,946 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hunslet & Riverside has the 97th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hunslet & Riverside | Leeds | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 8,834 | 106,410 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 271.6 | 125.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 32,523 | 845,189 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hunslet & Riverside was highest in the year to July 2023 (9,773 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (7,444). Over the whole period it fell 6%, 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 | 8,834 | 271.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 9,348 | 287.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 9,196 | 282.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 9,773 | 300.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 9,442 | 290.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 7,444 | 228.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 8,383 | 257.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 9,679 | 297.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 9,430 | 289.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 829 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hunslet & Riverside 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, anti-social behaviour, other theft.
The largest increases were in drugs (+40%) and bicycle theft (+24%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-31%) and possession of weapons (-23%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2,946 | 90.6 | 2.65 | -11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 901 | 27.7 | 1.81 | +7% |
| Other theft | 766 | 23.6 | 3.68 | -5% |
| Public order | 727 | 22.4 | 3.36 | -5% |
| Shoplifting | 697 | 21.4 | 2.59 | -6% |
| Drugs | 582 | 17.9 | 5.47 | +40% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 481 | 14.8 | 2.18 | -13% |
| Vehicle crime | 476 | 14.6 | 2.97 | -5% |
| Burglary | 421 | 12.9 | 3.66 | -10% |
| Robbery | 213 | 6.5 | 4.85 | -14% |
| Other crime | 198 | 6.1 | 2.88 | +8% |
| Theft from the person | 173 | 5.3 | 3.15 | -31% |
| Bicycle theft | 152 | 4.7 | 5.68 | +24% |
| Possession of weapons | 101 | 3.1 | 3.20 | -23% |
Violence and sexual offences in Hunslet & Riverside
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hunslet & Riverside recorded 2,946 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (90.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 33.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hunslet & Riverside
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hunslet & Riverside recorded 901 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 10.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hunslet & Riverside
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hunslet & Riverside recorded 766 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hunslet & Riverside
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hunslet & Riverside recorded 727 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hunslet & Riverside
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hunslet & Riverside recorded 697 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hunslet & Riverside
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hunslet & Riverside recorded 582 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hunslet & Riverside
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hunslet & Riverside recorded 481 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hunslet & Riverside
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hunslet & Riverside recorded 476 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hunslet & Riverside
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hunslet & Riverside recorded 421 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Hunslet & Riverside
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hunslet & Riverside recorded 213 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hunslet & Riverside
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hunslet & Riverside recorded 198 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Hunslet & Riverside
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hunslet & Riverside recorded 173 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Hunslet & Riverside
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hunslet & Riverside recorded 152 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hunslet & Riverside
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hunslet & Riverside recorded 101 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Hunslet & Riverside, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hunslet & Riverside.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hunslet & Riverside |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beeston & Holbeck | 4,596 | 161.4 | -41% |
| Little London & Woodhouse | 12,728 | 348.9 | +28% |
| Burmantofts & Richmond Hill | 4,588 | 163.9 | -40% |
| Middleton Park | 4,727 | 152.7 | -44% |
| Gipton & Harehills | 5,868 | 173.5 | -36% |
| Headingley & Hyde Park | 2,866 | 86.3 | -68% |
| Farnley & Wortley | 4,040 | 144.5 | -47% |
| Armley | 4,943 | 197.9 | -27% |
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 Hunslet & Riverside over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 694 |
| On or near Supermarket | 460 |
| On or near Nightclub | 340 |
| On or near Leeds Coach Station | 329 |
| On or near Pitfall Street | 263 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 229 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 192 |
| On or near High Court Lane | 138 |
| On or near Call Lane | 123 |
| On or near Whitfield Avenue | 106 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hunslet & Riverside 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 | 3,563 | 40.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,929 | 21.8% |
| Under investigation | 942 | 10.7% |
| Not recorded | 901 | 10.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 449 | 5.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 346 | 3.9% |
| Local resolution | 318 | 3.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 218 | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 51 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 35 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 34 | 0.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 22 | 0.2% |
Hunslet & Riverside has an estimated population of 32,523. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hunslet & Riverside sits in decile 3.6, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hunslet & Riverside |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 77.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 26.5% |
| Social rented homes | 22.4% |
| Private rented homes | 50.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.6 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 39.9% |
Is Hunslet & Riverside a safe place to live?
Hunslet & Riverside recorded 271.6 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 Hunslet & Riverside?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 2,946 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (901).
Is crime in Hunslet & Riverside going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hunslet & Riverside was down 5% on the year before: 8,834 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 9,348 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hunslet & Riverside?
Hunslet & Riverside 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 Hunslet & Riverside. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.