Total Crime Rate
67.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Wharfedale Crescent area has the 9th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Appleton Roebuck & Church Fenton , and the 568th highest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
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 Wharfedale Crescent (LS24 9JH) in the last 12 months was 67.9 per 1,000 residents and was 93.7% higher than the Appleton Roebuck & Church Fenton average (35.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 2 cases , 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 7 (≈ 25.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -69.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Wharfedale Crescent (LS24 9JH), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Westfield Terrace, where police recorded 10 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Wetherby Road (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Appleton Roebuck & Church Fenton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Westfield Square | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Westfield Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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