Vehicle crime near Leeds: the latest police figures
Police recorded 757 vehicle crimes within about a mile of Leeds between October 2025 and September 2026. The last three months (232) ran 21% above the three before (191), so the recent direction is up.
Month by month
The busiest month was September 2026 with 113 offences; the quietest was July 2026 with 29. The second half ran 27% above the first. Average: 63.1 a month.
Monthly figures for Leeds
| Month | Offences | vs 12-month average |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 54 | -9 |
| Nov 2025 | 73 | +10 |
| Dec 2025 | 47 | -16 |
| Jan 2026 | 45 | -18 |
| Feb 2026 | 39 | -24 |
| Mar 2026 | 76 | +13 |
| Apr 2026 | 77 | +14 |
| May 2026 | 73 | +10 |
| Jun 2026 | 41 | -22 |
| Jul 2026 | 29 | -34 |
| Aug 2026 | 90 | +27 |
| Sep 2026 | 113 | +50 |
How Leeds compares
Leeds sits at number 5 of 12 on our table, with 63 offences a month: close to the typical town in our set. By contrast Cardiff recorded 116 a month.
Where offences were recorded
The top five recorded locations hold 22% of all offences in this radius.
- On or near Parking Area: 97
- On or near Springwell Street: 27
- On or near Graingers Way: 15
- On or near Leodis Court: 15
- On or near Belmont Grove: 10
What happened next
The most common recorded outcome near Leeds was "investigation complete; no suspect identified" (609 cases).
| Outcome | Offences | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 609 | 80% |
| Under investigation | 75 | 10% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 28 | 4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 18 | 2% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 2% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 2% |
What this means if you park near Leeds
Around Leeds, police log about 63 vehicle offences every month, so street parking carries a real risk. With offences trending up, September is likely to be busy again next year.
For a car kept near Leeds, layering helps: an immobiliser to stop the engine starting, and a certified tracker for recovery if it goes anyway. See installation options.
Source: police.uk, centred on 53.7997, -1.5492, retrieved 2026-11-05. Method and limits.