Total Crime Rate
70.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Buckstone Mount area has the 10th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Adel & Wharfedale , and the 1117th 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 Buckstone Mount (LS17 5HS) in the last 12 months was 70.9 per 1,000 residents and was 21.7% higher than the Adel & Wharfedale average (58.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 250.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 27.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 75.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -38.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Buckstone Mount (LS17 5HS), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 20 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Adel & Wharfedale| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Parking Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Buck Stone Mount | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Parking Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Buck Stone Drive | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Buck Stone Oval | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Buck Stone Mount | Under investigation |
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