Crime Rates at Cornstone Fold, Leeds, LS12 5SX

Cornstone Fold area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Farnley & Wortley , and the 714th 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 Cornstone Fold (LS12 5SX) in the last 12 months was 45.9 per 1,000 residents and was 64.9% lower than the Farnley & Wortley average (130.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 19.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -40.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Cornstone Fold (LS12 5SX), the main crime hotspot is near Gamble Lane. Police recorded 56 crimes here, including 41 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.