Crime in Allerton Bywater: statistics, rates and trends
712 crimes were recorded in Allerton Bywater in the 12 months to August 2026, 88.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Allerton Bywater at a glance
- Crime trends in Allerton Bywater
- Types of crime in Allerton Bywater
- Allerton Bywater compared with nearby towns
- Streets with the most crime in Allerton Bywater
- What happened after crimes were reported in Allerton Bywater
- Demographics of Allerton Bywater
- Questions about crime in Allerton Bywater
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (271), anti-social behaviour (132) and criminal damage and arson (88) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 492nd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Allerton Bywater | Leeds | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 712 | 105,688 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 88.4 | 125.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 8,053 | 845,189 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Allerton Bywater peaked in the year to August 2022 (874 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (616). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 5%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 712 | 88.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 696 | 86.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 616 | 76.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 783 | 97.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 874 | 108.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 697 | 86.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 640 | 79.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 680 | 84.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 675 | 83.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 64 |
| July 2026 | 54 |
| June 2026 | 74 |
| May 2026 | 92 |
| April 2026 | 55 |
| March 2026 | 59 |
| February 2026 | 55 |
| January 2026 | 43 |
| December 2025 | 43 |
| November 2025 | 74 |
| October 2025 | 46 |
| September 2025 | 53 |
Compared with England and Wales, Allerton Bywater recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (62% above the national rate) and burglary (43% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (25% below) and public order (24% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 61 to 88 and anti-social behaviour rose from 102 to 132.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 271 | 33.7 | 34.2 | -12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 132 | 16.4 | 15.4 | +29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 88 | 10.9 | 6.7 | +44% |
| Vehicle crime | 49 | 6.1 | 5.0 | +7% |
| Burglary | 41 | 5.1 | 3.6 | -11% |
| Public order | 41 | 5.1 | 6.7 | -13% |
| Other theft | 39 | 4.8 | 6.4 | +22% |
| Other crime | 16 | 2.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 15 | 1.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Allerton Bywater; the highest is Knottingley (161.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Kippax (59.8).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Allerton Bywater |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kippax | 606 | 59.8 | -32% |
| Castleford | 6,882 | 147.6 | +67% |
| Garforth | 1,052 | 65.9 | -25% |
| Normanton (Wakefield) | 2,035 | 88.9 | +1% |
| Rothwell (Leeds) | 1,847 | 86.8 | -2% |
| Pontefract | 4,107 | 120.2 | +36% |
| Featherstone (Wakefield) | 1,360 | 107.4 | +21% |
| Knottingley | 1,456 | 161.8 | +83% |
The 10 locations below account for 39% of the crime recorded in Allerton Bywater over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (89).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 89 |
| On or near Glencoe Gardens | 36 |
| On or near Leeds Road | 27 |
| On or near Highfield Grove | 21 |
| On or near Woodend Crescent | 21 |
| On or near Silkstone Square | 20 |
| On or near Manor Park Avenue | 18 |
| On or near Vicars Terrace | 16 |
| On or near King Edward Avenue | 15 |
| On or near Colliery Close | 14 |
Of the 580 crimes in Allerton Bywater with a recorded outcome, 39% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 132 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 228 | 39.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 228 | 39.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 61 | 10.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 2.4% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 10 | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Allerton Bywater has an estimated population of 8,053 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (11%, against 20%), fewer students (4.8%, against 7.9%) and fewer households without a car (17%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Allerton Bywater average decile 5.6 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Allerton Bywater | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Allerton Bywater a safe place to live?
Allerton Bywater recorded 88.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 492nd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson and burglary.
What is the most common crime in Allerton Bywater?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 271 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (132).
Is crime in Allerton Bywater going up or down?
Recorded crime in Allerton Bywater was up 2% on the year before: 712 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 696 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Allerton Bywater?
About 8,053 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Allerton Bywater?
Allerton Bywater 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.