Crime Rates at Vesper Walk, Leeds, LS5 3NQ

Vesper Walk area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 114 local areas in Kirkstall , and the 225th 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 Vesper Walk (LS5 3NQ) in the last 12 months was 21.1 per 1,000 residents and was 85.8% 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 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Theft from the person ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 7.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -55.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Vesper Walk (LS5 3NQ), 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.