Crime Rates at Eltham Close, Leeds, LS6 2TY

Eltham Close area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 166 local areas in Chapel Allerton , and the 238th 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 Eltham Close (LS6 2TY) in the last 12 months was 21.7 per 1,000 residents and was 81.2% lower than the Chapel Allerton average (115.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Bicycle theft ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 9.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 150.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -69.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Eltham Close (LS6 2TY), the main crime hotspot is near Unity Close. Police recorded 39 crimes here, including 27 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.