Total Crime Rate
45.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025King Lane area has the 42nd lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Moortown , and the 696th 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 King Lane (LS17 5PP) in the last 12 months was 45.1 per 1,000 residents and was 38.1% lower than the Moortown average (72.8 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 Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 22.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -52.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around King Lane (LS17 5PP), the main crime hotspot is near Whinbrook Grove. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Moortown| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Kings Mount | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Southlands Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Carr Manor Garth | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Carr Manor Garth | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Whinbrook Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Queens Close | Under investigation |
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