Crime in Pudsey, Leeds: statistics, rates and trends
3,008 crimes were recorded in Pudsey, Leeds in the 12 months to August 2026, 113.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Pudsey, Leeds at a glance
- Crime trends in Pudsey, Leeds
- Types of crime in Pudsey, Leeds
- Pudsey, Leeds compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Pudsey, Leeds
- What happened after crimes were reported in Pudsey, Leeds
- Demographics of Pudsey, Leeds
- Questions about crime in Pudsey, Leeds
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,111), anti-social behaviour (344) and shoplifting (331) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 950th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Pudsey, Leeds | Leeds | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 3,008 | 105,688 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 113.0 | 125.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 26,619 | 845,189 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Pudsey, Leeds peaked in the year to August 2023 (3,750 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (2,928). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 2%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 3,008 | 113.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 3,378 | 126.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 3,125 | 117.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,750 | 140.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,491 | 131.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 3,064 | 115.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,928 | 110.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 3,083 | 115.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,955 | 111.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 244 |
| July 2026 | 263 |
| June 2026 | 281 |
| May 2026 | 247 |
| April 2026 | 261 |
| March 2026 | 248 |
| February 2026 | 187 |
| January 2026 | 231 |
| December 2025 | 300 |
| November 2025 | 239 |
| October 2025 | 243 |
| September 2025 | 264 |
Compared with England and Wales, Pudsey, Leeds recorded notably more burglary (2.4 times the national rate), other crime (2.1 times the national rate) and bicycle theft (50% above the national rate), and notably less drugs (37% below). On the year before, other crime rose from 86 to 117 and possession of weapons rose from 22 to 29, while criminal damage and arson fell from 232 to 161 and shoplifting fell from 430 to 331.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,111 | 41.7 | 34.2 | -13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 344 | 12.9 | 15.4 | -9% |
| Shoplifting | 331 | 12.4 | 8.5 | -23% |
| Burglary | 225 | 8.5 | 3.6 | -2% |
| Public order | 219 | 8.2 | 6.7 | -12% |
| Other theft | 188 | 7.1 | 6.4 | +1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 161 | 6.0 | 6.7 | -31% |
| Vehicle crime | 148 | 5.6 | 5.0 | -9% |
| Other crime | 117 | 4.4 | 2.1 | +36% |
| Drugs | 55 | 2.1 | 3.3 | -23% |
| Robbery | 37 | 1.4 | 1.4 | -8% |
| Bicycle theft | 33 | 1.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 29 | 1.1 | 1.0 | +32% |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Pudsey, Leeds; the highest is Armley (194.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Horsforth (64.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Pudsey, Leeds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calverley & Farsley | 1,725 | 72.1 | -36% |
| Bramley & Stanningley | 2,954 | 113.9 | +1% |
| Farnley & Wortley | 4,065 | 145.4 | +29% |
| Armley | 4,849 | 194.1 | +72% |
| Horsforth | 1,620 | 64.9 | -43% |
| Kirkstall | 2,765 | 131.0 | +16% |
| Morley North | 2,731 | 110.7 | -2% |
| Weetwood | 1,870 | 79.4 | -30% |
The 10 locations below account for 28% of the crime recorded in Pudsey, Leeds over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (295).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 295 |
| On or near Harley Close | 158 |
| On or near Wellstone Road | 72 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 55 |
| On or near Wellstone Rise | 53 |
| On or near Tofts House Close | 50 |
| On or near Acres Hall Avenue | 45 |
| On or near Parking Area | 44 |
| On or near Wellstone Garth | 42 |
| On or near Rycroft Green | 39 |
Of the 2,664 crimes in Pudsey, Leeds with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 344 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 966 | 36.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 916 | 34.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 323 | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 151 | 5.7% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 121 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 55 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 41 | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 37 | 1.4% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 28 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 12 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Pudsey, Leeds has an estimated population of 26,619 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (5.7%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Pudsey, Leeds average decile 5.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Pudsey, Leeds | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 23.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Pudsey, Leeds a safe place to live?
Pudsey, Leeds recorded 113.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 950th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Pudsey, Leeds?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,111 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (344).
Is crime in Pudsey, Leeds going up or down?
Recorded crime in Pudsey, Leeds was down 11% on the year before: 3,008 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 3,378 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Pudsey, Leeds?
About 26,619 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Pudsey, Leeds?
Pudsey, Leeds 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.