Total Crime Rate
162.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Nowell View area has the 66th lowest crime rate of 136 local areas in Burmantofts & Richmond Hill , and the 605th highest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Nowell View (LS9 6HL) in the last 12 months was 162.8 per 1,000 residents and was 19.9% lower than the Burmantofts & Richmond Hill average (203.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 40 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 2 cases , down -33.3% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -55.6% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 47 (≈ 99.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 34.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -45.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Nowell View (LS9 6HL), the main crime hotspot is near Nowell Grove. Police recorded 48 crimes here, including 31 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Burmantofts & Richmond Hill| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Back Nowell Terrace | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Roberts Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | St Alban Approach | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | Rachel Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Nowell Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | Nowell Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Nowell Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Roberts Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Roberts Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Nowell Parade | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Back St Alban Crescent | — |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Kimberley View | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Back Nowell Crescent | — |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Buller Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Kimberley Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | St Alban Approach | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Roberts Place | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Rachel Court | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Rachel Court | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Nowell Parade | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Kitchener Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Back Nowell Terrace | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Nowell Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Dawlish Street | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Dawlish Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sports/Recreation Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Nowell Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Nowell Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Kitchener Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Roberts Place | Under investigation |
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