Total Crime Rate
18.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Darnley Lane area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 123 local areas in Cross Gates & Whinmoor , and the 175th 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 Darnley Lane (LS15 9EX) in the last 12 months was 18.0 per 1,000 residents and was 86.3% 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 Burglary with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 7.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -55.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Darnley Lane (LS15 9EX), the main crime hotspot is near Hertford Chase. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 4 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 | Meynell Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Hertford Close | Under investigation |
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