Crime Rates at The Oval, Rothwell, Leeds, LS26 0EE

The Oval area has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 149 local areas in Ardsley & Robin Hood , and the 375th 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 The Oval (LS26 0EE) in the last 12 months was 29.2 per 1,000 residents and was 62.8% lower than the Ardsley & Robin Hood average (78.3 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 Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other crime ( -33.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 11.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -67.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around The Oval (LS26 0EE), the main crime hotspot is near Blackburn Court. Police recorded 32 crimes here, including 29 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.