Total Crime Rate
6.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Bedford Place area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Otley & Yeadon , and the 27th 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 Bedford Place (LS21 1HW) in the last 12 months was 6.9 per 1,000 residents and was 91.5% lower than the Otley & Yeadon average (81.4 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 , down -50.0% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -65.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Bedford Place (LS21 1HW), the main crime hotspot is near Pool Road. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 2 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Otley & Yeadon| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Pool Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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