Crime Rate in Leeds: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Leeds

The total recorded crimes in Leeds, Maidstone, UK in March 2025 are around 18 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Leeds crime rate of 99.56 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 Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Leeds Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whitehall Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Penfold Hill with total crimes: 4
  • Nine Oaks Court with total crimes: 2

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Leeds has recorded 18 crimes with crime rate of 99.56 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Maidstone)CrimesRank (Maidstone)CrimesRank (Maidstone)
High Street320 13,994 12,958 1
Boxley78 71,415 31,158 2
Park Wood94 21,821 21,025 5
North74 81,181 51,041 3
Fant93 31,146 6938 6
Heath81 51,202 41,036 4
Shepway North90 4860 8938 7
North Downs78 6825 9762 8
Bridge46 15914 7747 9
South68 9638 15715 11
East59 11804 10729 10
Shepway South67 10673 11652 12
Marden and Yalding38 17664 12649 13
Coxheath and Hunton49 12460 17448 16
Headcorn43 16661 13572 14
Harrietsham and Lenham49 13649 14404 17
Staplehurst48 14564 16563 15
Allington26 18442 18363 18
Bearsted22 20320 19269 19
Sutton Valence and Langley23 19195 21208 21
Downswood and Otham12 25224 20214 20
Detling and Thurnham21 21175 22175 22
Boughton Monchelsea and Chart Sutton18 22163 24150 23
Barming and Teston17 24128 25108 25
Loose9 26118 26102 26

Leeds Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 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 51 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 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
April 20242

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 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
April 20243

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20242

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 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
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20246
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
April 20243

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Leeds in March 2025

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

1. Whitehall Drive (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
2. Penfold Hill (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Nine Oaks Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Gravelly Bottom Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other theft1
5. The Wychlings (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Ashford Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Peter Pease Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1
9. George Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Farmer Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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