Crime in East Ardsley: statistics, rates and trends
1,125 crimes were recorded in East Ardsley in the 12 months to August 2026, 77.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of East Ardsley
- Questions about crime in East Ardsley
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (502), public order (119) and anti-social behaviour (108) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 652nd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | East Ardsley | Leeds | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,125 | 105,688 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 77.9 | 125.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 14,439 | 845,189 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in East Ardsley of any year here (1,125 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 15%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,125 | 77.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,148 | 79.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,504 | 104.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,691 | 117.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,311 | 90.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,440 | 99.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,396 | 96.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,217 | 84.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,324 | 91.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 89 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, East Ardsley recorded notably more other crime (54% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (53% below) and anti-social behaviour (51% below). On the year before, public order rose from 98 to 119 and other theft rose from 52 to 63, while criminal damage and arson fell from 97 to 82.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 502 | 34.8 | 34.2 | -5% |
| Public order | 119 | 8.2 | 6.7 | +21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 108 | 7.5 | 15.4 | -9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 82 | 5.7 | 6.7 | -15% |
| Other theft | 63 | 4.4 | 6.4 | +21% |
| Burglary | 58 | 4.0 | 3.6 | +7% |
| Shoplifting | 57 | 3.9 | 8.5 | 0% |
| Other crime | 47 | 3.3 | 2.1 | -13% |
| Vehicle crime | 41 | 2.8 | 5.0 | +21% |
| Drugs | 30 | 2.1 | 3.3 | +3% |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than East Ardsley; the highest is Wakefield (148.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Ossett (73.8).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs East Ardsley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morley (Leeds) | 4,442 | 133.4 | +71% |
| Ossett | 1,556 | 73.8 | -5% |
| Batley | 4,884 | 114.6 | +47% |
| Gildersome | 599 | 95.7 | +23% |
| Wakefield | 14,395 | 148.2 | +90% |
| Dewsbury | 8,191 | 125.1 | +61% |
| Heckmondwike | 1,134 | 95.4 | +22% |
| Rothwell (Leeds) | 1,847 | 86.8 | +11% |
Ardsley & Robin Hood is the one area listed within East Ardsley, with 67.6 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ardsley & Robin Hood | Neighbourhood | 23,439 | 1,585 | 67.6 |
The 10 locations below account for 28% of the crime recorded in East Ardsley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Leigh Road” (56).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Leigh Road | 56 |
| On or near Westerton Court | 48 |
| On or near Supermarket | 32 |
| On or near Royston Hill | 31 |
| On or near Church Lane | 27 |
| On or near The Avenue | 26 |
| On or near Lindsay Acre | 24 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 24 |
| On or near Greenwood Road | 22 |
| On or near Leigh View | 22 |
Of the 1,017 crimes in East Ardsley with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 108 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 441 | 43.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 321 | 31.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 128 | 12.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 42 | 4.1% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 30 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 19 | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
East Ardsley has an estimated population of 14,439 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (11%, against 20%), less social housing (10%, against 17%) and fewer households without a car (14%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up East Ardsley average decile 6.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | East Ardsley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is East Ardsley a safe place to live?
East Ardsley recorded 77.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 652nd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime.
What is the most common crime in East Ardsley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 502 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (119).
Is crime in East Ardsley going up or down?
Recorded crime in East Ardsley was down 2% on the year before: 1,125 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,148 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of East Ardsley?
About 14,439 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers East Ardsley?
East Ardsley 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.