Total Crime Rate
43.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Haighside Way area has the 37th lowest crime rate of 149 local areas in Ardsley & Robin Hood , and the 668th 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 Haighside Way (LS26 0UG) in the last 12 months was 43.5 per 1,000 residents and was 44.5% 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 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft 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 Violence and sexual offences ( 50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 19.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 150.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -36.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Haighside Way (LS26 0UG), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Castle Lodge Avenue, where police recorded 15 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Castle Lodge Mews (9 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Ardsley & Robin Hood| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Haigh Gardens | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | St George'S Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Castle Lodge Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Castle Lodge Garth | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | St George'S Crescent | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Haigh Gardens | Under investigation |
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