Total Crime Rate
41.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Common Lane area has the 33rd lowest crime rate of 149 local areas in Ardsley & Robin Hood , and the 616th 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 Common Lane (WF3 2ED) in the last 12 months was 41.0 per 1,000 residents and was 47.6% lower than the Ardsley & Robin Hood average (78.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 15 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -85.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 36.4% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -85.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 16 (≈ 31.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 12.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Common Lane (WF3 2ED), the main crime hotspot is near Ardsley Falls Close. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Ardsley & Robin Hood| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Worcester Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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