Crime in Roundhay: statistics, rates and trends

1,937 crimes were recorded in Roundhay in the 12 months to July 2026, 76.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower 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 691 reports (36% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Roundhay has the 1,981st highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Roundhay was highest in the year to July 2018 (2,500 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,937). Over the whole period it fell 23%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Roundhay 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 burglary, vehicle crime.

The largest increases were in drugs (+52%) and burglary (+16%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-32%) and criminal damage and arson (-21%).

Violence and sexual offences in Roundhay

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Roundhay recorded 691 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 35.7% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Roundhay

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Roundhay recorded 271 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 14.0% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Roundhay

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Roundhay recorded 196 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Roundhay

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Roundhay recorded 178 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Roundhay

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Roundhay recorded 142 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Roundhay

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Roundhay recorded 128 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Roundhay

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Roundhay recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Roundhay

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Roundhay recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 52% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Roundhay

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Roundhay recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Roundhay

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Roundhay recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Roundhay

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Roundhay recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 112% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Roundhay

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Roundhay recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Roundhay

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Roundhay recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Roundhay

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Roundhay recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Roundhay, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Roundhay.

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 Roundhay over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Roundhay 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.

Roundhay has an estimated population of 25,348. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Roundhay sits in decile 7.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Roundhay. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.