Crime Rates at West Lea Close, Leeds, LS17 5DB

West Lea Close area has the 30th lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Moortown , and the 466th 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 West Lea Close (LS17 5DB) in the last 12 months was 31.9 per 1,000 residents and was 55.3% lower than the Moortown average (71.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 13.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -28.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -84.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around West Lea Close (LS17 5DB), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Carr Manor Road, where police recorded 22 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near King Alfred'S Way (16 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.