Total Crime Rate
20.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025West Park Drive East area has the 29th lowest crime rate of 113 local areas in Harewood , and the 213th 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 West Park Drive East (LS8 2EF) in the last 12 months was 20.7 per 1,000 residents and was 52.2% lower than the Harewood average (43.2 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 Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 16.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -67.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around West Park Drive East (LS8 2EF), the main crime hotspot is near West Park Close. Police recorded 20 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Harewood| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | West Park Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | West Park Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Roman View | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Back Roman Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Back Roman Place | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | West Park Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | West Park Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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