Crime Rates at Kentmere Approach, Leeds, LS14 1JL

Kentmere Approach area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Gipton & Harehills , and the 267th 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 Kentmere Approach (LS14 1JL) in the last 12 months was 21.1 per 1,000 residents and was 87.3% lower than the Gipton & Harehills average (165.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -12.5% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 14.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -75.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Kentmere Approach (LS14 1JL), the main crime hotspot is near Boggart Hill Drive. Police recorded 49 crimes here, including 33 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.