Total Crime Rate
22.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Mackintosh Close area has the 16th lowest crime rate of 76 local areas in Horsforth , and the 240th 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 Mackintosh Close (LS18 4FS) in the last 12 months was 22.0 per 1,000 residents and was 69.0% lower than the Horsforth average (70.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 9.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 17.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Mackintosh Close (LS18 4FS), the main crime hotspot is near Low Hall Gate. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Horsforth| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Mackintosh Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bletchley Fold | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Low Hall Gate | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Turing Fold | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wood Bottom Gardens | Under investigation |
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