Crime Rates at Montagu Crescent, Leeds, LS8 2RD

Montagu Crescent area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Roundhay , and the 923rd 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 Montagu Crescent (LS8 2RD) in the last 12 months was 57.1 per 1,000 residents and was 25.8% lower than the Roundhay average (77.0 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 Public order with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 60.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 22.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -35.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Montagu Crescent (LS8 2RD), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Hollin Hill Avenue, where police recorded 23 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Montagu View (20 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.