Crime in Roundhay: statistics, rates and trends
1,959 crimes were recorded in Roundhay in the 12 months to August 2026, 77.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (700), anti-social behaviour (270) and burglary (202) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,939th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Roundhay | Leeds | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,959 | 105,688 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 77.3 | 125.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 25,348 | 845,189 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Roundhay of any year here (1,959 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 22%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,959 | 77.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,028 | 80.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,055 | 81.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,219 | 87.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,335 | 92.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,349 | 92.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,277 | 89.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,554 | 100.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,518 | 99.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 186 |
| July 2026 | 205 |
| June 2026 | 168 |
| May 2026 | 159 |
| April 2026 | 186 |
| March 2026 | 159 |
| February 2026 | 125 |
| January 2026 | 156 |
| December 2025 | 122 |
| November 2025 | 163 |
| October 2025 | 162 |
| September 2025 | 168 |
Compared with England and Wales, Roundhay recorded notably more burglary (2.2 times the national rate) and vehicle crime (45% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (75% below) and criminal damage and arson (43% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 40 to 68 and shoplifting rose from 46 to 54, while vehicle crime fell from 256 to 183 and other crime fell from 60 to 48.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 700 | 27.6 | 34.2 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 270 | 10.7 | 15.4 | -3% |
| Burglary | 202 | 8.0 | 3.6 | +13% |
| Vehicle crime | 183 | 7.2 | 5.0 | -29% |
| Public order | 141 | 5.6 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Other theft | 128 | 5.0 | 6.4 | -2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 98 | 3.9 | 6.7 | -18% |
| Drugs | 68 | 2.7 | 3.3 | +70% |
| Shoplifting | 54 | 2.1 | 8.5 | +17% |
| Other crime | 48 | 1.9 | 2.1 | -20% |
| Robbery | 32 | 1.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 14 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 11 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Roundhay; the highest is Little London & Woodhouse (351.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Moortown (59.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Roundhay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel Allerton | 3,107 | 124.0 | +61% |
| Gipton & Harehills | 5,743 | 169.8 | +120% |
| Moortown | 1,277 | 59.0 | -24% |
| Alwoodley | 1,633 | 66.0 | -15% |
| Killingbeck & Seacroft | 4,626 | 158.0 | +104% |
| Burmantofts & Richmond Hill | 4,536 | 162.0 | +110% |
| Little London & Woodhouse | 12,817 | 351.4 | +355% |
| Cross Gates & Whinmoor | 3,061 | 120.1 | +55% |
The 10 locations below account for 22% of the crime recorded in Roundhay over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (59).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 59 |
| On or near Parking Area | 53 |
| On or near Larkhill Road | 51 |
| On or near Parkwood Gardens | 46 |
| On or near West Court | 45 |
| On or near Lincombe Rise | 43 |
| On or near Elmete Way | 35 |
| On or near Gipton Wood Place | 35 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 35 |
| On or near Allerton Grange Croft | 29 |
Of the 1,689 crimes in Roundhay with a recorded outcome, 44% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 270 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 739 | 43.8% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 525 | 31.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 217 | 12.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 67 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 58 | 3.4% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 28 | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 20 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 11 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Roundhay has an estimated population of 25,348 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (52%, against 34%), less social housing (9.4%, against 17.1%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (13%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Roundhay average decile 7.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Roundhay | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 52.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Roundhay a safe place to live?
Roundhay recorded 77.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,939th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Roundhay?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 700 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (270).
Is crime in Roundhay going up or down?
Recorded crime in Roundhay was down 3% on the year before: 1,959 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,028 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Roundhay?
About 25,348 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Roundhay?
Roundhay 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.