Crime Rates at North Lane, Oulton, Leeds, LS26 8NS

North Lane area has the 9th highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Rothwell , and the 640th highest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around North Lane (LS26 8NS) in the last 12 months was 154.6 per 1,000 residents and was 56.2% higher 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 21 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -75.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 25 (≈ 82.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 38.9% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -55.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around North Lane (LS26 8NS), the main crime hotspot is near North Lane. Police recorded 30 crimes here, including 17 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.