Crime in Little London & Woodhouse: statistics, rates and trends
12,728 crimes were recorded in Little London & Woodhouse in the 12 months to July 2026, 348.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Little London & Woodhouse
- Questions about crime in Little London & Woodhouse
- About this data
12,728 crimes were recorded in Little London & Woodhouse in the 12 months to July 2026, 348.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 3,494 reports (27% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Little London & Woodhouse has the 45th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Little London & Woodhouse | Leeds | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 12,728 | 106,410 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 348.9 | 125.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 36,476 | 845,189 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Little London & Woodhouse was highest in the year to July 2019 (14,700 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (9,005). Over the whole period it fell 10%, 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 | 12,728 | 348.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 13,090 | 358.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 13,794 | 378.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 13,752 | 377.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 13,554 | 371.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 9,005 | 246.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 11,556 | 316.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 14,700 | 403.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 14,134 | 387.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 971 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Little London & Woodhouse 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, shoplifting, other theft.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+29%) and drugs (+29%). The largest falls were in public order (-23%) and vehicle crime (-17%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3,494 | 95.8 | 2.80 | -6% |
| Shoplifting | 2,767 | 75.9 | 9.16 | -3% |
| Other theft | 1,129 | 31.0 | 4.84 | +0% |
| Public order | 990 | 27.1 | 4.09 | -23% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 966 | 26.5 | 1.73 | +29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 563 | 15.4 | 2.28 | -6% |
| Drugs | 539 | 14.8 | 4.52 | +29% |
| Burglary | 481 | 13.2 | 3.73 | -8% |
| Vehicle crime | 419 | 11.5 | 2.33 | -17% |
| Theft from the person | 381 | 10.4 | 6.18 | -1% |
| Robbery | 367 | 10.1 | 7.45 | +10% |
| Bicycle theft | 287 | 7.9 | 9.56 | +12% |
| Other crime | 215 | 5.9 | 2.79 | +4% |
| Possession of weapons | 130 | 3.6 | 3.67 | +3% |
Violence and sexual offences in Little London & Woodhouse
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Little London & Woodhouse recorded 3,494 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (95.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 27.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Little London & Woodhouse
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Little London & Woodhouse recorded 2,767 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (75.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 21.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Little London & Woodhouse
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Little London & Woodhouse recorded 1,129 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Little London & Woodhouse
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Little London & Woodhouse recorded 990 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Little London & Woodhouse
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Little London & Woodhouse recorded 966 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Little London & Woodhouse
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Little London & Woodhouse recorded 563 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Little London & Woodhouse
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Little London & Woodhouse recorded 539 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Little London & Woodhouse
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Little London & Woodhouse recorded 481 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Little London & Woodhouse
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Little London & Woodhouse recorded 419 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Little London & Woodhouse
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Little London & Woodhouse recorded 381 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Little London & Woodhouse
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Little London & Woodhouse recorded 367 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Little London & Woodhouse
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Little London & Woodhouse recorded 287 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Little London & Woodhouse
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Little London & Woodhouse recorded 215 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Little London & Woodhouse
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Little London & Woodhouse recorded 130 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Little London & Woodhouse, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Little London & Woodhouse.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Little London & Woodhouse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Headingley & Hyde Park | 2,866 | 86.3 | -75% |
| Chapel Allerton | 3,078 | 122.9 | -65% |
| Hunslet & Riverside | 8,834 | 271.6 | -22% |
| Burmantofts & Richmond Hill | 4,588 | 163.9 | -53% |
| Gipton & Harehills | 5,868 | 173.5 | -50% |
| Armley | 4,943 | 197.9 | -43% |
| Beeston & Holbeck | 4,596 | 161.4 | -54% |
| Kirkstall | 2,805 | 132.9 | -62% |
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 Little London & Woodhouse over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 1,478 |
| On or near Duncan Street | 840 |
| On or near Parking Area | 733 |
| On or near Nightclub | 616 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 554 |
| On or near Mill Hill | 426 |
| On or near Sidney Street | 412 |
| On or near Rutland Mount | 411 |
| On or near Lower Basinghall Street | 334 |
| On or near Hospital | 305 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Little London & Woodhouse 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 | 5,709 | 44.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 2,162 | 17.0% |
| Under investigation | 1,405 | 11.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1,067 | 8.4% |
| Not recorded | 966 | 7.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 492 | 3.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 379 | 3.0% |
| Local resolution | 362 | 2.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 80 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 36 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 35 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 18 | 0.1% |
Little London & Woodhouse has an estimated population of 36,476. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Little London & Woodhouse sits in decile 4.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Little London & Woodhouse |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 9.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 88.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 2.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 13.7% |
| Social rented homes | 33.0% |
| Private rented homes | 52.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 |
Is Little London & Woodhouse a safe place to live?
Little London & Woodhouse recorded 348.9 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 Little London & Woodhouse?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 3,494 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (2,767).
Is crime in Little London & Woodhouse going up or down?
Recorded crime in Little London & Woodhouse was down 3% on the year before: 12,728 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 13,090 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Little London & Woodhouse?
Little London & Woodhouse 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 Little London & Woodhouse. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.