Total Crime Rate
35.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Parkways Garth area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Rothwell , and the 516th 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 Parkways Garth (LS26 8TZ) in the last 12 months was 35.8 per 1,000 residents and was 63.8% 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 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 Violence and sexual offences ( -20.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 21.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 24.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Parkways Garth (LS26 8TZ), 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.
View Crime In Rothwell| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | West View | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Oxendale Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Stonewaite Court | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Stonewaite Court | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | North Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | North Lane | Offender given a caution |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | North Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | West View | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | West View | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Calverley Road | — |
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