Total Crime Rate
69.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Carlton Lane area has the 25th lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Rothwell , and the 1093rd 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 Carlton Lane (LS26 0DJ) in the last 12 months was 69.2 per 1,000 residents and was 30.1% lower than the Rothwell average (99.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 28.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 28.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -44.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Carlton Lane (LS26 0DJ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Hainsworth Street, where police recorded 17 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Lay Garth Mead (12 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Rothwell| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | The Gateway | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lay Garth Mead | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Mill Hill Square | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Cross Street | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Cross Terrace | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Carlton Green | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Hainsworth Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hainsworth Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Prospect Terrace | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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