Crime Rate in Leeds: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Leeds

The total recorded crimes in Leeds, Maidstone, UK in July 2025 are around 22 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Leeds crime rate of 121.68 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (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,

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Elder Close with total crimes: 3
  • Whitehall Drive with total crimes: 3

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 July 2025 the Leeds has recorded 22 crimes with crime rate of 121.68 ranking 20th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Leeds)CrimesRank (Leeds)CrimesRank (Leeds)
High Street294 13,994 12,958 1
Boxley119 41,415 31,158 2
Park Wood132 31,821 21,025 5
Fant158 21,146 6938 6
North111 51,181 51,041 3
Heath106 61,202 41,036 4
Shepway North90 7860 8938 7
Bridge56 13914 7747 9
North Downs69 11825 9762 8
Marden and Yalding85 8664 12649 13
South72 9638 15715 11
East70 10804 10729 10
Shepway South44 16673 11652 12
Coxheath and Hunton58 12460 17448 16
Headcorn53 14661 13572 14
Harrietsham and Lenham37 18649 14404 17
Staplehurst47 15564 16563 15
Allington40 17442 18363 18
Bearsted31 19320 19269 19
Downswood and Otham20 21224 20214 20
Sutton Valence and Langley13 24195 21208 21
Detling and Thurnham11 26175 22175 22
Barming and Teston18 22128 25108 25
Boughton Monchelsea and Chart Sutton13 23163 24150 23
Loose12 25118 26102 26

Leeds Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20242

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20255
April 20259
March 202510
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20246
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20257
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 20245
November 20247
October 20242
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20246
August 20243

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
November 20243

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
January 20251

High Crime Locations Leeds in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Elder Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Whitehall Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
4. Peter Pease Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Farmer Close (Map)
Total2
Other crime2
6. Bell Way (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. Ashford Drive (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Broomfield Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Broomfield Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Lower Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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