Total Crime Rate
46.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025High Ash Crescent area has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Adel & Wharfedale , and the 721st 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 High Ash Crescent (LS17 8RL) in the last 12 months was 46.4 per 1,000 residents and was 20.4% 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 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Shoplifting ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 26.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 45.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around High Ash Crescent (LS17 8RL), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Supermarket, where police recorded 13 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near High Ash Mount (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Adel & Wharfedale| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Linton Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Linton Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Supermarket | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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