Crime in Pudsey: statistics, rates and trends
3,167 crimes were recorded in Pudsey in the 12 months to August 2026, 89.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 17% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (1,063), anti-social behaviour (401) and shoplifting (328) made up 57% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 483rd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Pudsey | Leeds | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 3,167 | 105,688 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 89.1 | 125.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -17% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 35,564 | 845,189 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Pudsey of any year here (3,167 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 5%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 3,167 | 89.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 3,820 | 107.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 3,558 | 100.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 4,113 | 115.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,633 | 102.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 3,408 | 95.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,223 | 90.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 3,460 | 97.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 3,338 | 93.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 272 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Pudsey recorded notably more burglary (2.2 times the national rate) and other crime (68% above the national rate), and notably less robbery (38% below) and criminal damage and arson (33% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 60 to 83 and other crime rose from 108 to 126, while shoplifting fell from 587 to 328 and robbery fell from 50 to 30.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,063 | 29.9 | 34.2 | -18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 401 | 11.3 | 15.4 | -8% |
| Shoplifting | 328 | 9.2 | 8.5 | -44% |
| Burglary | 280 | 7.9 | 3.6 | -11% |
| Public order | 241 | 6.8 | 6.7 | -17% |
| Other theft | 228 | 6.4 | 6.4 | +1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 161 | 4.5 | 6.7 | -32% |
| Vehicle crime | 158 | 4.4 | 5.0 | -16% |
| Other crime | 126 | 3.5 | 2.1 | +17% |
| Drugs | 83 | 2.3 | 3.3 | +38% |
| Robbery | 30 | 0.8 | 1.4 | -40% |
| Bicycle theft | 27 | 0.8 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 27 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 14 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Pudsey; the highest is Bradford (152.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Rawdon (60.6).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Pudsey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calverley | 318 | 62.6 | -30% |
| Gildersome | 599 | 95.7 | +7% |
| Rawdon | 362 | 60.6 | -32% |
| Bradford | 52,637 | 152.3 | +71% |
| Gomersal and Birkenshaw | 1,178 | 73.1 | -18% |
| Yeadon | 1,618 | 121.3 | +36% |
| Shipley (Bradford) | 3,599 | 122.2 | +37% |
| Morley (Leeds) | 4,442 | 133.4 | +50% |
Of the 2 areas within Pudsey, Pudsey had the highest crime rate (113.0 per 1,000) and Calverley & Farsley the lowest (72.1).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pudsey | Neighbourhood | 26,619 | 3,008 | 113.0 |
| Calverley & Farsley | Neighbourhood | 23,927 | 1,725 | 72.1 |
The 10 locations below account for 23% of the crime recorded in Pudsey over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (295).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 295 |
| On or near Parking Area | 80 |
| On or near Supermarket | 80 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 55 |
| On or near Tofts House Close | 50 |
| On or near Police Station | 47 |
| On or near Grange Avenue | 33 |
| On or near Daleside Grove | 31 |
| On or near Woodlands Grove | 31 |
| On or near Rockwood Grove | 30 |
Of the 2,766 crimes in Pudsey with a recorded outcome, 39% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 401 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,083 | 39.2% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 891 | 32.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 332 | 12.0% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 145 | 5.2% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 113 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 55 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 50 | 1.8% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 41 | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 26 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 16 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Pudsey has an estimated population of 35,564 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (11%, against 17%) and fewer students (5.4%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Pudsey average decile 6.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Pudsey | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Pudsey a safe place to live?
Pudsey recorded 89.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 483rd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Pudsey?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,063 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (401).
Is crime in Pudsey going up or down?
Recorded crime in Pudsey was down 17% on the year before: 3,167 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 3,820 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Pudsey?
About 35,564 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Pudsey?
Pudsey 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.