Total Crime Rate
37.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Redwood Close area has the 15th lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Rothwell , and the 542nd 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 Redwood Close (LS26 8WW) in the last 12 months was 37.6 per 1,000 residents and was 62.0% 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 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 2 cases , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 17.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -30.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -25.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Redwood Close (LS26 8WW), the main crime hotspot is near Yew Tree Drive. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 6 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 | Vehicle crime | Cedar Court | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Cedar Court | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Cedar Court | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Cedar Court | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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