Total Crime Rate
32.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Temple Gate Close area has the 36th lowest crime rate of 94 local areas in Garforth & Swillington , and the 434th lowest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Temple Gate Close (LS15 0PJ) in the last 12 months was 32.1 per 1,000 residents and was 53.3% lower than the Garforth & Swillington average (68.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 12.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -62.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Temple Gate Close (LS15 0PJ), the main crime hotspot is near Templegate Crescent. Police recorded 21 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Garforth & Swillington| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Templegate Crescent | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Templegate Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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