Total Crime Rate
12.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Sandgate Drive area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Kippax & Methley , and the 86th 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 Sandgate Drive (LS25 7QR) in the last 12 months was 12.2 per 1,000 residents and was 83.4% lower than the Kippax & Methley average (73.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 1 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). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 8.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -64.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Sandgate Drive (LS25 7QR), the main crime hotspot is near Pembroke Rise. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Kippax & Methley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Medhurst Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Medhurst Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Roach Hill View | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Roach Hill View | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Bula Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Pondfields Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Pondfields Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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