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Crime in Burley

Burley had 611 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 103.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 54th of 113 Leeds areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 6% above the middle Leeds area. Crime was down 4% on the three months before.

LS4, Leeds · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Burley

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103.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
54 of 113Leeds rank1st is the highest rate
-4%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common158 in 3 months

Month by month

205 Mar 234 Apr 198 May 175 Jun 242 Jul 194 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence15826%
anti-social behaviour6410%
burglary6410%
theft589%
shoplifting579%
vehicle crime498%
public order468%
criminal damage305%

Burley against Leeds

TypeBurley per 1,000Middle Leeds areaChange
Violence26.637.6▼ 21%
Burglary10.86.8▲ 49%
Vehicle crime8.35.1▼ 27%
Anti-social behaviour10.811.9▲ 19%
Theft and robbery16.98.9▲ 1%

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%
Kirkstall174.1▼ 14%
Woodhouse120▼ 25%
Burley103.1▼ 4%
Hyde Park86.3▼ 4%
Meanwood86.1▲ 2%
Headingley65.4▼ 15%
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 Burley a safe area?

Burley had about 103.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 54 of 113 Leeds areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Burley?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (158), followed by anti-social behaviour (64) and burglary (64).