Crime Rate in Leeds: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Leeds

The total recorded crimes in Leeds, Maidstone, UK in May 2025 are around 11 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Leeds crime rate of 60.84 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Leeds, encompassing approximately 180 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Leeds Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Penfold Hill with total crimes: 3
  • Gravelly Bottom Road with total crimes: 2
  • Bell Way with total crimes: 1

How safe is Leeds?

To understand the safety of Leeds, we need to analyze Leeds crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Maidstone:

    • In 2024, Leeds demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Maidstone average, with 172 crimes compared to 785.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Leeds recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 25 other areas in the Maidstone.

    • In 2023, Leeds had fewer crimes than the Maidstone average, with 131 crimes compared to 656. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Leeds recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 25 other areas in the Maidstone.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Maidstone, Leeds has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Leeds Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Leeds has recorded 11 crimes with crime rate of 60.84 ranking 23th out of 25 in the Maidstone, UK

In 2024, the total Leeds crimes were 172. The crime rate of Leeds in 2024 was 951.33 (year) or 79.28 (month) ranking it 23 dangerous area in the Maidstone.

In 2023, the total crimes in Leeds were around 131 crimes with yearly crime rate of 724.56 (year) or 60.38 (month) ranking 24 most dangerous area in the Maidstone.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Leeds)CrimesRank (Leeds)CrimesRank (Leeds)
High Street301 13,994 12,958 1
Boxley78 81,415 31,158 2
Park Wood111 21,821 21,025 5
North83 51,181 51,041 3
Heath98 31,202 41,036 4
Shepway North97 4860 8938 7
Fant82 61,146 6938 6
Bridge76 9914 7747 9
North Downs78 7825 9762 8
East45 17804 10729 10
Harrietsham and Lenham75 10649 14404 17
South57 11638 15715 11
Shepway South50 14673 11652 12
Marden and Yalding47 15664 12649 13
Coxheath and Hunton54 12460 17448 16
Headcorn46 16661 13572 14
Staplehurst52 13564 16563 15
Allington42 18442 18363 18
Bearsted25 20320 19269 19
Sutton Valence and Langley25 19195 21208 21
Downswood and Otham22 21224 20214 20
Detling and Thurnham18 22175 22175 22
Boughton Monchelsea and Chart Sutton9 25163 24150 23
Barming and Teston10 24128 25108 25
Loose8 26118 26102 26

Leeds Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (6 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20259
March 202510
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 20245
November 20247
October 20242
September 20246
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20246
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20246
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20243

High Crime Locations Leeds in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Leeds postcode area is presented below.

1. Penfold Hill (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
2. Gravelly Bottom Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
3. Bell Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Nine Oaks Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Peter Pease Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Broomfield Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Lower Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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