Total Crime Rate
27.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Beechwood area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Rothwell , and the 345th 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 Beechwood (LS26 8PP) in the last 12 months was 27.5 per 1,000 residents and was 72.2% 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 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 20.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 18.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -70.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Beechwood (LS26 8PP), the main crime hotspot is near The Locks. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 10 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 | Anti-social behaviour | Northwood Park | — |
| 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 | The Locks | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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