Total Crime Rate
43.0 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
25.1 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Princess Fields area has the 41st lowest crime rate of 123 local areas in Cross Gates & Whinmoor , and the 670th 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 Princess Fields (LS15 9LB) in the last 12 months was 43.0 per 1,000 residents and was 67.3% lower than the Cross Gates & Whinmoor average (131.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 25.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -88.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Princess Fields (LS15 9LB), the main crime hotspot is near Burr Tree Garth. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Leeds| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Burglary | Laurel Hill Way | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Bicycle theft | Woodhall Court | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Other crime | Meynell Court | Under investigation |
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