Total Crime Rate
48.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Alwoodley Lane area has the 20th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Adel & Wharfedale , and the 774th lowest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Alwoodley Lane (LS17 7PP) in the last 12 months was 48.7 per 1,000 residents and was 16.4% lower 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 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 26.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -11.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -14.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Alwoodley Lane (LS17 7PP), the main crime hotspot is near Alwoodley Court Gardens. Police recorded 19 crimes here, including 14 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 | Quarry Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Quarry Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Meadow Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Alwoodley Court Gardens | Under investigation |
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