Total Crime Rate
60.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Whitecote Lane area has the 31st lowest crime rate of 108 local areas in Bramley & Stanningley , and the 966th 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 Whitecote Lane (LS13 1EN) in the last 12 months was 60.4 per 1,000 residents and was 55.8% lower than the Bramley & Stanningley average (136.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -83.3% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -83.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 40.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 9.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -27.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Whitecote Lane (LS13 1EN), the main crime hotspot is near Newlay Lane. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bramley & Stanningley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Newlay Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Newlay Lane Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Newlay Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Well Garth View | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hillcourt Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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