Crime Rates at Langbar Approach, Leeds, LS14 5EJ

Langbar Approach area has the 12th highest crime rate of 123 local areas in Cross Gates & Whinmoor , and the 362nd highest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around Langbar Approach (LS14 5EJ) in the last 12 months was 220.3 per 1,000 residents and was 68.2% higher than the Cross Gates & Whinmoor average (131.0 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 Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 18 (≈ 101.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 28.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -15.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Langbar Approach (LS14 5EJ), the main crime hotspot is near Whinmoor Way. Police recorded 288 crimes here, including 33 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.