Crime Rates at Wharfe Close, Adel, Leeds, LS16 8JE

Wharfe Close area has the 18th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Adel & Wharfedale , and the 648th 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 Wharfe Close (LS16 8JE) in the last 12 months was 41.8 per 1,000 residents and was 31.2% lower than the Adel & Wharfedale average (60.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 3 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 Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -70.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 19.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -54.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -34.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Wharfe Close (LS16 8JE), the main crime hotspot is near Adel Wood Drive. Police recorded 25 crimes here, including 22 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.