Crime Rates at Whingate, Leeds, LS12 3BW

Whingate area has the 33rd lowest crime rate of 130 local areas in Armley , and the 1209th lowest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Whingate (LS12 3BW) in the last 12 months was 78.3 per 1,000 residents and was 62.2% lower than the Armley average (206.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 17.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 150.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -37.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Whingate (LS12 3BW), the main crime hotspot is near Carlton Row. Police recorded 41 crimes here, including 26 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.