Crime in East Ardsley: statistics, rates and trends
1,162 crimes were recorded in East Ardsley in the 12 months to July 2026, 80.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in East Ardsley at a glance
- Crime trends in East Ardsley
- Types of crime in East Ardsley
- East Ardsley compared with nearby towns
- Areas within East Ardsley
- Streets with the most crime in East Ardsley
- What happened after crimes were reported in East Ardsley
- Population and deprivation in East Ardsley
- Questions about crime in East Ardsley
- About this data
1,162 crimes were recorded in East Ardsley in the 12 months to July 2026, 80.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower 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 499 reports (43% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, East Ardsley has the 607th highest crime rate.
| Measure | East Ardsley | Leeds | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,162 | 106,410 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 80.5 | 125.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 14,439 | 845,189 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in East Ardsley was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,677 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,162). Over the whole period it fell 11%, 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 | 1,162 | 80.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,195 | 82.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,488 | 103.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,677 | 116.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,296 | 89.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,438 | 99.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,360 | 94.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,253 | 86.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,309 | 90.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 94 |
| June 2026 | 107 |
| May 2026 | 109 |
| April 2026 | 81 |
| March 2026 | 106 |
| February 2026 | 84 |
| January 2026 | 89 |
| December 2025 | 97 |
| November 2025 | 75 |
| October 2025 | 94 |
| September 2025 | 100 |
| August 2025 | 126 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in East Ardsley 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 public order, burglary, other crime.
The largest increases were in burglary (+29%) and other theft (+25%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-15%) and shoplifting (-14%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 499 | 34.6 | 1.01 | -9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 123 | 8.5 | 0.56 | +0% |
| Public order | 123 | 8.5 | 1.28 | +16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 85 | 5.9 | 0.87 | -15% |
| Burglary | 66 | 4.6 | 1.29 | +29% |
| Other theft | 66 | 4.6 | 0.71 | +25% |
| Shoplifting | 59 | 4.1 | 0.49 | -14% |
| Other crime | 48 | 3.3 | 1.57 | -8% |
| Vehicle crime | 42 | 2.9 | 0.59 | +14% |
| Drugs | 31 | 2.1 | 0.66 | +7% |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.6 | 0.41 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.4 | 0.25 | +100% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.3 | 0.29 | -64% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.17 | -33% |
Violence and sexual offences in East Ardsley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. East Ardsley recorded 499 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (34.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 42.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in East Ardsley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. East Ardsley recorded 123 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 10.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in East Ardsley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. East Ardsley recorded 123 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 10.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in East Ardsley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. East Ardsley recorded 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in East Ardsley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. East Ardsley recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in East Ardsley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. East Ardsley recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in East Ardsley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. East Ardsley recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in East Ardsley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. East Ardsley recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in East Ardsley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. East Ardsley recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in East Ardsley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. East Ardsley recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in East Ardsley
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. East Ardsley recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in East Ardsley
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. East Ardsley recorded 6 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 up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in East Ardsley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. East Ardsley recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 64% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in East Ardsley
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. East Ardsley recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to East Ardsley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to East Ardsley.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs East Ardsley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morley (Leeds) | 4,481 | 134.6 | +67% |
| Ossett | 1,580 | 74.9 | -7% |
| Batley | 4,826 | 113.2 | +41% |
| Gildersome | 592 | 94.6 | +18% |
| Wakefield | 14,410 | 148.4 | +84% |
| Dewsbury | 8,318 | 127.0 | +58% |
| Heckmondwike | 1,143 | 96.1 | +19% |
| Rothwell (Leeds) | 1,868 | 87.8 | +9% |
1 areas within East Ardsley, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Ardsley & Robin Hood had the highest rate (69.3 per 1,000) and Ardsley & Robin Hood the lowest (69.3). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ardsley & Robin Hood | Neighbourhood | 23,439 | 1,625 | 69.3 |
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 East Ardsley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Leigh Road | 58 |
| On or near Westerton Court | 49 |
| On or near Supermarket | 37 |
| On or near Royston Hill | 30 |
| On or near Westerton Close | 29 |
| On or near Church Lane | 28 |
| On or near Greenwood Road | 25 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 23 |
| On or near Leigh View | 23 |
| On or near Lindsay Acre | 22 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in East Ardsley 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 452 | 38.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 346 | 29.8% |
| Not recorded | 123 | 10.6% |
| Under investigation | 110 | 9.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 47 | 4.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 30 | 2.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 19 | 1.6% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 0.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% |
East Ardsley has an estimated population of 14,439. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in East Ardsley sits in decile 6.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | East Ardsley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.4% |
| Social rented homes | 10.2% |
| Private rented homes | 11.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 |
Is East Ardsley a safe place to live?
East Ardsley recorded 80.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 East Ardsley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 499 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (123).
Is crime in East Ardsley going up or down?
Recorded crime in East Ardsley was down 3% on the year before: 1,162 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,195 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers East Ardsley?
East Ardsley 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 East Ardsley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.