Crime Rates at Abbey Road, Leeds, LS5 3NG

Abbey Road area has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 114 local areas in Kirkstall , and the 754th 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 Abbey Road (LS5 3NG) in the last 12 months was 47.5 per 1,000 residents and was 68.2% lower than the Kirkstall average (149.1 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 Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -75.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 30.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -64.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Abbey Road (LS5 3NG), the main crime hotspot is near Hawkswood Street. Police recorded 23 crimes here, including 19 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.