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Crime in Richmond Hill

Richmond Hill had 806 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 206.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 9th of 113 Leeds areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 113% above the middle Leeds area. Crime was up 14% on the three months before.

LS9, Leeds · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Richmond Hill

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206.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
9 of 113Leeds rank1st is the highest rate
+14%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common316 in 3 months

Month by month

255 Mar 233 Apr 218 May 276 Jun 303 Jul 227 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence31639%
criminal damage668%
anti-social behaviour597%
public order597%
vehicle crime537%
theft537%
shoplifting526%
burglary354%

Richmond Hill against Leeds

TypeRichmond Hill per 1,000Middle Leeds areaChange
Violence81.137.6▲ 23%
Burglary96.8▼ 12%
Vehicle crime13.65.1▲ 29%
Anti-social behaviour15.111.9▲ 7%
Theft and robbery24.68.9▼ 2%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Lovell Park591.7▼ 8%
Leeds272.7▼ 4%
Hunslet260▼ 13%
Burmantofts235.9▲ 8%
Richmond Hill206.9▲ 14%
Cross Green205.7▲ 27%
East End Park169▲ 24%
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 Richmond Hill a safe area?

Richmond Hill had about 206.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 9 of 113 Leeds areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Richmond Hill?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (316), followed by criminal damage (66) and anti-social behaviour (59).