Crime Rates at Oaksfield, Methley, Leeds, LS26 9AE

Oaksfield area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Kippax & Methley , and the 264th 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 Oaksfield (LS26 9AE) in the last 12 months was 20.9 per 1,000 residents and was 69.6% lower than the Kippax & Methley average (68.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -33.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -80.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Oaksfield (LS26 9AE), the main crime hotspot is near Pinfold Lane. Police recorded 16 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.