Crime in Rothwell (Leeds): statistics, rates and trends
1,868 crimes were recorded in Rothwell (Leeds) in the 12 months to July 2026, 87.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Rothwell (Leeds) at a glance
- Crime trends in Rothwell (Leeds)
- Types of crime in Rothwell (Leeds)
- Rothwell (Leeds) compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Rothwell (Leeds)
- Streets with the most crime in Rothwell (Leeds)
- What happened after crimes were reported in Rothwell (Leeds)
- Population and deprivation in Rothwell (Leeds)
- Questions about crime in Rothwell (Leeds)
- About this data
1,868 crimes were recorded in Rothwell (Leeds) in the 12 months to July 2026, 87.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 711 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Rothwell (Leeds) has the 508th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Rothwell (Leeds) | Leeds | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,868 | 106,410 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 87.8 | 125.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 21,281 | 845,189 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Rothwell (Leeds) was highest in the year to July 2023 (2,412 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,868). Over the whole period it fell 17%, 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 | 1,868 | 87.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,029 | 95.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,076 | 97.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,412 | 113.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,200 | 103.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,071 | 97.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,092 | 98.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,044 | 96.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,238 | 105.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 186 |
| June 2026 | 178 |
| May 2026 | 159 |
| April 2026 | 147 |
| March 2026 | 125 |
| February 2026 | 130 |
| January 2026 | 150 |
| December 2025 | 145 |
| November 2025 | 151 |
| October 2025 | 145 |
| September 2025 | 160 |
| August 2025 | 192 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Rothwell (Leeds) 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 criminal damage and arson, burglary.
The largest increases were in drugs (+28%) and criminal damage and arson (+21%). The largest falls were in other crime (-20%) and other theft (-16%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 711 | 33.4 | 0.98 | -15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 272 | 12.8 | 0.83 | -5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 181 | 8.5 | 1.25 | +21% |
| Public order | 161 | 7.6 | 1.14 | -12% |
| Burglary | 119 | 5.6 | 1.58 | -7% |
| Vehicle crime | 114 | 5.4 | 1.09 | -16% |
| Other theft | 88 | 4.1 | 0.65 | -16% |
| Shoplifting | 86 | 4.0 | 0.49 | +16% |
| Other crime | 51 | 2.4 | 1.13 | -20% |
| Drugs | 41 | 1.9 | 0.59 | +28% |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 0.7 | 0.68 | +0% |
| Robbery | 12 | 0.6 | 0.42 | -29% |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 0.5 | 0.28 | +233% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.4 | 0.46 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Rothwell (Leeds)
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Rothwell (Leeds) recorded 711 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 38.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Rothwell (Leeds)
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Rothwell (Leeds) recorded 272 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 14.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Rothwell (Leeds)
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Rothwell (Leeds) recorded 181 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Rothwell (Leeds)
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Rothwell (Leeds) recorded 161 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Rothwell (Leeds)
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Rothwell (Leeds) recorded 119 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Rothwell (Leeds)
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Rothwell (Leeds) recorded 114 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Rothwell (Leeds)
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Rothwell (Leeds) recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Rothwell (Leeds)
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Rothwell (Leeds) recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Rothwell (Leeds)
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Rothwell (Leeds) recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Rothwell (Leeds)
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Rothwell (Leeds) recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Rothwell (Leeds)
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Rothwell (Leeds) recorded 14 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Rothwell (Leeds)
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Rothwell (Leeds) recorded 12 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 down 29% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Rothwell (Leeds)
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Rothwell (Leeds) recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 233% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Rothwell (Leeds)
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Rothwell (Leeds) recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Rothwell (Leeds), for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Rothwell (Leeds).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Rothwell (Leeds) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allerton Bywater | 718 | 89.2 | +2% |
| Normanton (Wakefield) | 2,044 | 89.3 | +2% |
| Kippax | 587 | 57.9 | -34% |
| East Ardsley | 1,162 | 80.5 | -8% |
| Garforth | 1,076 | 67.4 | -23% |
| Wakefield | 14,410 | 148.4 | +69% |
| Leeds | 82,589 | 147.3 | +68% |
| Morley (Leeds) | 4,481 | 134.6 | +53% |
1 areas within Rothwell (Leeds), ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Rothwell had the highest rate (92.7 per 1,000) and Rothwell the lowest (92.7). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rothwell | Neighbourhood | 21,316 | 1,976 | 92.7 |
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 Rothwell (Leeds) over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Ingram Parade | 79 |
| On or near Supermarket | 53 |
| On or near Briardene | 46 |
| On or near Logistics Way | 40 |
| On or near Royds Lane | 39 |
| On or near Wakefield Road | 36 |
| On or near Parking Area | 35 |
| On or near Castle Lodge Gardens | 33 |
| On or near Manor Close | 27 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 26 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Rothwell (Leeds) 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 | 617 | 33.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 539 | 28.9% |
| Not recorded | 272 | 14.6% |
| Under investigation | 212 | 11.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 71 | 3.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 53 | 2.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 40 | 2.1% |
| Local resolution | 27 | 1.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 17 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.3% |
Rothwell (Leeds) has an estimated population of 21,281. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Rothwell (Leeds) sits in decile 6.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Rothwell (Leeds) |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.3% |
| Social rented homes | 15.4% |
| Private rented homes | 12.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 6.1% |
Is Rothwell (Leeds) a safe place to live?
Rothwell (Leeds) recorded 87.8 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 Rothwell (Leeds)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 711 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (272).
Is crime in Rothwell (Leeds) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Rothwell (Leeds) was down 8% on the year before: 1,868 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,029 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Rothwell (Leeds)?
Rothwell (Leeds) 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 Rothwell (Leeds). Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.