Total Crime Rate
138.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Alma Street area has the 11th highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Rothwell , and the 741st 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 Alma Street (LS26 8PN) in the last 12 months was 138.6 per 1,000 residents and was 40.1% 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 24 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 3 cases , up 200.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -41.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 28 (≈ 69.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 180.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -9.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Alma Street (LS26 8PN), the main crime hotspot is near All Saint'S Circle. Police recorded 20 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Rothwell| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Northwood Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Oakdene | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | All Saint'S Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | All Saint'S Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | All Saint'S Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Locks | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | New Farmers Hill | Under investigation |
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