Total Crime Rate
17.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hunslet Road area has the 18th lowest crime rate of 87 local areas in Boney Hay & Central , and the 61st lowest crime rate of 342 local areas in Lichfield .
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 Hunslet Road (WS7 9LF) in the last 12 months was 17.1 per 1,000 residents and was 70.4% lower than the Boney Hay & Central average (58.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Violence and sexual offences ( -20.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 14.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -74.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hunslet Road (WS7 9LF), the main crime hotspot is near Westbourne Crescent. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Boney Hay & Central| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Westbourne Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Keble Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hunter Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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