Total Crime Rate
12.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Sandmoor Avenue area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Adel & Wharfedale , and the 89th 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 Sandmoor Avenue (LS17 7DR) in the last 12 months was 12.3 per 1,000 residents and was 78.9% lower than the Adel & Wharfedale average (58.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
In the area around Sandmoor Avenue (LS17 7DR), the main crime hotspot is near Keplestone Mews. Police recorded 16 crimes here, including 7 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 | Anti-social behaviour | Keplestone Mews | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wigton Gate | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Sandhill Mount | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Sandhill Mount | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Farfield Court | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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