Crime Rates at Kepstorn Close, Leeds, LS5 3EL

Kepstorn Close area has the 46th lowest crime rate of 114 local areas in Kirkstall , and the 1009th 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 Kepstorn Close (LS5 3EL) in the last 12 months was 61.5 per 1,000 residents and was 54.7% lower than the Kirkstall average (135.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -75.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 17 (≈ 38.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -37.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -67.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Kepstorn Close (LS5 3EL), the main crime hotspot is near Woodbridge Crescent. Police recorded 19 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.