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Crime in Headingley

Headingley had 377 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 65.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 94th of 113 Leeds areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 33% below the middle Leeds area. Crime was down 15% on the three months before.

LS6, Leeds · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Headingley

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65.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
94 of 113Leeds rank1st is the highest rate
-15%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common104 in 3 months

Month by month

159 Mar 167 Apr 118 May 107 Jun 152 Jul 118 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence10428%
anti-social behaviour4311%
burglary4111%
shoplifting3610%
theft339%
public order277%
vehicle crime246%
criminal damage205%

Headingley against Leeds

TypeHeadingley per 1,000Middle Leeds areaChange
Violence1837.6▼ 26%
Burglary7.16.80%
Vehicle crime4.25.1▼ 53%
Anti-social behaviour7.511.9▲ 19%
Theft and robbery9.58.90%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Kirkstall174.1▼ 14%
West Park127.8▼ 1%
Burley103.1▼ 4%
Hyde Park86.3▼ 4%
Meanwood86.1▲ 2%
Headingley65.4▼ 15%
Weetwood47.4▼ 16%
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 Headingley a safe area?

Headingley had about 65.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 94 of 113 Leeds areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Headingley?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (104), followed by anti-social behaviour (43) and burglary (41).