Total Crime Rate
40.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Leeds Road area has the 37th lowest crime rate of 123 local areas in Cross Gates & Whinmoor , and the 594th 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 Leeds Road (LS15 4DE) in the last 12 months was 40.0 per 1,000 residents and was 69.5% lower 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 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 12.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -43.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Leeds Road (LS15 4DE), the main crime hotspot is near Scholes Lodge Lane. Police recorded 4 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Cross Gates & Whinmoor| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Scholes Lodge Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Scholes Lodge Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Scholes Lodge Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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