Total Crime Rate
16.2 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
10.1 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Alva Close area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 109 local areas in Guiseley & Rawdon , and the 172nd 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 Alva Close (LS20 9PS) in the last 12 months was 16.2 per 1,000 residents and was 78.7% lower than the Guiseley & Rawdon average (75.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 10.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -64.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -69.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Alva Close (LS20 9PS), the main crime hotspot is near Netherfield Drive. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Leeds| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Sports/Recreation Area | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Ings Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Greenshaw Mews | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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