Crime in Little London & Woodhouse: statistics, rates and trends
12,817 crimes were recorded in Little London & Woodhouse in the 12 months to August 2026, 351.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Little London & Woodhouse at a glance
- Crime trends in Little London & Woodhouse
- Types of crime in Little London & Woodhouse
- Little London & Woodhouse compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Little London & Woodhouse
- What happened after crimes were reported in Little London & Woodhouse
- Demographics of Little London & Woodhouse
- Questions about crime in Little London & Woodhouse
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (3,523), shoplifting (2,769) and other theft (1,124) made up 58% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 44th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Little London & Woodhouse | Leeds | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 12,817 | 105,688 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 351.4 | 125.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 36,476 | 845,189 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Little London & Woodhouse peaked in the year to August 2019 (14,682 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (9,196). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 10%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 12,817 | 351.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 12,912 | 354.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 13,805 | 378.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 13,730 | 376.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 13,637 | 373.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 9,196 | 252.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 11,296 | 309.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 14,682 | 402.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 14,260 | 390.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 1,060 |
| July 2026 | 998 |
| June 2026 | 1,072 |
| May 2026 | 1,171 |
| April 2026 | 1,065 |
| March 2026 | 1,100 |
| February 2026 | 933 |
| January 2026 | 990 |
| December 2025 | 1,034 |
| November 2025 | 1,119 |
| October 2025 | 1,262 |
| September 2025 | 1,013 |
Compared with England and Wales, Little London & Woodhouse recorded notably more bicycle theft (9.0 times the national rate), shoplifting (9.0 times the national rate) and robbery (7.3 times the national rate). On the year before, drugs rose from 412 to 552 and anti-social behaviour rose from 772 to 987, while public order fell from 1,246 to 989.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3,523 | 96.6 | 34.2 | -3% |
| Shoplifting | 2,769 | 75.9 | 8.5 | -3% |
| Other theft | 1,124 | 30.8 | 6.4 | +1% |
| Public order | 989 | 27.1 | 6.7 | -21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 987 | 27.1 | 15.4 | +28% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 573 | 15.7 | 6.7 | -2% |
| Drugs | 552 | 15.1 | 3.3 | +34% |
| Burglary | 485 | 13.3 | 3.6 | -9% |
| Vehicle crime | 440 | 12.1 | 5.0 | -6% |
| Theft from the person | 384 | 10.5 | 1.7 | +1% |
| Robbery | 365 | 10.0 | 1.4 | +7% |
| Bicycle theft | 271 | 7.4 | 0.8 | +8% |
| Other crime | 222 | 6.1 | 2.1 | +8% |
| Possession of weapons | 133 | 3.6 | 1.0 | +16% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Little London & Woodhouse has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Little London & Woodhouse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Headingley & Hyde Park | 2,893 | 87.1 | -75% |
| Chapel Allerton | 3,107 | 124.0 | -65% |
| Hunslet & Riverside | 8,791 | 270.3 | -23% |
| Burmantofts & Richmond Hill | 4,536 | 162.0 | -54% |
| Gipton & Harehills | 5,743 | 169.8 | -52% |
| Armley | 4,849 | 194.1 | -45% |
| Beeston & Holbeck | 4,584 | 160.9 | -54% |
| Kirkstall | 2,765 | 131.0 | -63% |
The 10 locations below account for 48% of the crime recorded in Little London & Woodhouse over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (1,465).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 1,465 |
| On or near Duncan Street | 885 |
| On or near Parking Area | 734 |
| On or near Nightclub | 592 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 561 |
| On or near Mill Hill | 435 |
| On or near Sidney Street | 409 |
| On or near Rutland Mount | 392 |
| On or near Lower Basinghall Street | 354 |
| On or near Hospital | 321 |
Of the 11,830 crimes in Little London & Woodhouse with a recorded outcome, 48% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 9.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 987 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 5,675 | 48.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 2,170 | 18.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 1,413 | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1,063 | 9.0% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 533 | 4.5% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 420 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 370 | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 79 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 36 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 34 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 20 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 0.1% | 1.3% |
Little London & Woodhouse has an estimated population of 36,476 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (57.3%, against 7.9%), more households without a car (62%, against 23%) and more private renting (53%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Little London & Woodhouse average decile 4.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Little London & Woodhouse | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 9.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 2.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 35.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 8.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 3.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 57.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 62.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 13.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 33.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 52.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Little London & Woodhouse a safe place to live?
Little London & Woodhouse recorded 351.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 44th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Little London & Woodhouse?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 3,523 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (2,769).
Is crime in Little London & Woodhouse going up or down?
Recorded crime in Little London & Woodhouse was almost unchanged on the year before: 12,817 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 12,912 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Little London & Woodhouse?
About 36,476 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 2.5% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Little London & Woodhouse?
Little London & Woodhouse 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.