Total Crime Rate
115.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Kelmscott Garth area has the 33rd highest crime rate of 123 local areas in Cross Gates & Whinmoor , and the 930th highest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Kelmscott Garth (LS15 8LB) in the last 12 months was 115.1 per 1,000 residents and was 12.1% 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 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -85.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -85.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 15 (≈ 54.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -28.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has flat ( -0.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Kelmscott Garth (LS15 8LB), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Adams Grove, where police recorded 33 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Stanks Grove (23 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Cross Gates & Whinmoor| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Kelmscott Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Kelmscott Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Stanks Green | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Stanks Garth | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Grafton Villa'S | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Stanks Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Leeds Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Leeds Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bower Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Mail Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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