Total Crime Rate
35.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Manston Lane area has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 123 local areas in Cross Gates & Whinmoor , and the 503rd 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 Manston Lane (LS15 8AE) in the last 12 months was 35.4 per 1,000 residents and was 73.0% 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 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -80.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Robbery ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 23.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -64.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Manston Lane (LS15 8AE), the main crime hotspot is near Thorpe Park Approach. Police recorded 94 crimes here, including 18 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 | Burglary | Manston Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | Thorpe Park Approach | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Park/Open Space | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Park/Open Space | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Thorpe Park Approach | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Park/Open Space | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Thorpe Park Approach | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Brodsworth Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Thorpe Park Approach | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Thorpe Park Approach | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Thorpe Park Approach | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Thorpe Park Approach | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Thorpe Park Approach | — |
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