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Crime in Armley

Armley had 896 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 234 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 5th of 113 Leeds areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 140% above the middle Leeds area. Crime was up 5% on the three months before.

LS12, Leeds · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Armley

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234crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
5 of 113Leeds rank1st is the highest rate
+5%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common322 in 3 months

Month by month

249 Mar 273 Apr 333 May 351 Jun 272 Jul 273 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Armley. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence32236%
public order688%
anti-social behaviour677%
criminal damage657%
shoplifting647%
burglary607%
vehicle crime536%
other crime475%

Armley against Leeds

TypeArmley per 1,000Middle Leeds areaChange
Violence84.137.6▼ 5%
Burglary15.76.8▼ 8%
Vehicle crime13.85.1▲ 29%
Anti-social behaviour17.511.9▲ 16%
Theft and robbery26.68.9▼ 7%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Armley234▲ 5%
Farnley228.8▲ 19%
Holbeck186.8▼ 17%
Kirkstall174.1▼ 14%
Wortley166.1▲ 10%
Burley103.1▼ 4%
Hyde Park86.3▼ 4%
See every Leeds area ranked on the crime in Leeds page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Armley a safe area?

Armley had about 234 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 5 of 113 Leeds areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Armley?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (322), followed by public order (68) and anti-social behaviour (67).