Crime in Pudsey: statistics, rates and trends
3,251 crimes were recorded in Pudsey in the 12 months to July 2026, 91.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before.
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3,251 crimes were recorded in Pudsey in the 12 months to July 2026, 91.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,060 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Pudsey has the 466th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Pudsey | Leeds | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 3,251 | 106,410 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 91.4 | 125.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 35,564 | 845,189 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Pudsey was highest in the year to July 2023 (4,111 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (3,236). Over the whole period it fell 2%, 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 | 3,251 | 91.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 3,755 | 105.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 3,587 | 100.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 4,111 | 115.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 3,611 | 101.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 3,428 | 96.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 3,236 | 91.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 3,452 | 97.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 3,333 | 93.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 304 |
| June 2026 | 305 |
| May 2026 | 270 |
| April 2026 | 234 |
| March 2026 | 265 |
| February 2026 | 184 |
| January 2026 | 223 |
| December 2025 | 294 |
| November 2025 | 245 |
| October 2025 | 249 |
| September 2025 | 322 |
| August 2025 | 356 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Pudsey 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, other crime.
The largest increases were in drugs (+36%) and other crime (+26%). The largest falls were in robbery (-46%) and shoplifting (-42%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,060 | 29.8 | 0.87 | -17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 425 | 12.0 | 0.78 | +3% |
| Shoplifting | 345 | 9.7 | 1.17 | -42% |
| Burglary | 290 | 8.2 | 2.31 | -9% |
| Public order | 241 | 6.8 | 1.02 | -17% |
| Other theft | 238 | 6.7 | 1.05 | +9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 188 | 5.3 | 0.78 | -15% |
| Vehicle crime | 173 | 4.9 | 0.99 | -4% |
| Other crime | 122 | 3.4 | 1.62 | +26% |
| Drugs | 79 | 2.2 | 0.68 | +36% |
| Robbery | 26 | 0.7 | 0.54 | -46% |
| Bicycle theft | 25 | 0.7 | 0.85 | +178% |
| Possession of weapons | 24 | 0.7 | 0.69 | +14% |
| Theft from the person | 15 | 0.4 | 0.25 | +67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Pudsey
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Pudsey recorded 1,060 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 32.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Pudsey
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Pudsey recorded 425 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 13.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Pudsey
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Pudsey recorded 345 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 10.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Pudsey
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Pudsey recorded 290 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Pudsey
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Pudsey recorded 241 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Pudsey
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Pudsey recorded 238 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Pudsey
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Pudsey recorded 188 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Pudsey
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Pudsey recorded 173 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Pudsey
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Pudsey recorded 122 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Pudsey
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Pudsey recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Pudsey
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Pudsey recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Pudsey
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Pudsey recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 178% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Pudsey
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Pudsey recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Pudsey
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Pudsey recorded 15 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 67% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Pudsey, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Pudsey.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Pudsey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calverley | 322 | 63.4 | -31% |
| Gildersome | 592 | 94.6 | +3% |
| Rawdon | 379 | 63.4 | -31% |
| Bradford | 52,909 | 153.1 | +67% |
| Gomersal and Birkenshaw | 1,193 | 74.0 | -19% |
| Yeadon | 1,644 | 123.3 | +35% |
| Shipley (Bradford) | 3,625 | 123.1 | +35% |
| Morley (Leeds) | 4,481 | 134.6 | +47% |
2 areas within Pudsey, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Pudsey had the highest rate (115.0 per 1,000) and Calverley & Farsley the lowest (75.5). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pudsey | Neighbourhood | 26,619 | 3,060 | 115.0 |
| Calverley & Farsley | Neighbourhood | 23,927 | 1,806 | 75.5 |
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 Pudsey over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 294 |
| On or near Parking Area | 90 |
| On or near Supermarket | 84 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 57 |
| On or near Tofts House Close | 54 |
| On or near Police Station | 47 |
| On or near Grange Avenue | 37 |
| On or near Daleside Grove | 34 |
| On or near Woodlands Grove | 34 |
| On or near Rockwood Grove | 33 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Pudsey 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,151 | 35.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 889 | 27.3% |
| Not recorded | 425 | 13.1% |
| Under investigation | 342 | 10.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 135 | 4.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 106 | 3.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 55 | 1.7% |
| Local resolution | 49 | 1.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 38 | 1.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 27 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 16 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 13 | 0.4% |
Pudsey has an estimated population of 35,564. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Pudsey sits in decile 6.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Pudsey |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.9% |
| Social rented homes | 11.2% |
| Private rented homes | 17.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.9 |
Is Pudsey a safe place to live?
Pudsey recorded 91.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Pudsey?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,060 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (425).
Is crime in Pudsey going up or down?
Recorded crime in Pudsey was down 13% on the year before: 3,251 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 3,755 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Pudsey?
Pudsey 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 Pudsey. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.