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Crime in Carlton

Carlton had 103 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 60.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 98th of 113 Leeds areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 38% below the middle Leeds area. Crime was up 11% on the three months before.

WF3, Leeds · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Carlton

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60.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
98 of 113Leeds rank1st is the highest rate
+11%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common51 in 3 months

Month by month

28 Mar 46 Apr 19 May 36 Jun 34 Jul 33 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Carlton. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence5150%
anti-social behaviour1414%
public order1212%
criminal damage88%
shoplifting55%
theft44%
vehicle crime33%
other crime33%

Carlton against Leeds

TypeCarlton per 1,000Middle Leeds areaChange
Violence29.937.6▲ 38%
Burglary1.26.8–
Vehicle crime1.85.1–
Anti-social behaviour8.211.9▲ 8%
Theft and robbery2.98.9–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Oulton106.5▲ 24%
Rothwell96.6▲ 21%
Lofthouse Gate80.4▲ 2%
Thorpe-on-the-Hill66▲ 48%
Carlton60.3▲ 11%
Lofthouse57.9▼ 2%
Robin Hood54.2▲ 5%
See every Leeds area ranked on the crime in Leeds page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Carlton a safe area?

Carlton had about 60.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 98 of 113 Leeds areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Carlton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (51), followed by anti-social behaviour (14) and public order (12).