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Crime in Sheepscar

Sheepscar had 1,011 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 186.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 14th of 113 Leeds areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 92% above the middle Leeds area. Crime was down 2% on the three months before.

LS7, Leeds · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Sheepscar

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186.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
14 of 113Leeds rank1st is the highest rate
-2%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common357 in 3 months

Month by month

336 Mar 348 Apr 350 May 358 Jun 329 Jul 324 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Sheepscar. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence35735%
criminal damage10410%
public order889%
vehicle crime808%
theft788%
anti-social behaviour626%
drugs606%
burglary555%

Sheepscar against Leeds

TypeSheepscar per 1,000Middle Leeds areaChange
Violence6637.6▼ 21%
Burglary10.26.8▲ 20%
Vehicle crime14.85.1▲ 33%
Anti-social behaviour11.511.9▲ 35%
Theft and robbery26.28.9▲ 11%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Lovell Park591.7▼ 8%
Burmantofts235.9▲ 8%
Harehills213.4▲ 3%
Sheepscar186.8▼ 2%
Chapeltown166.3▲ 9%
Little London157.9▼ 17%
Woodhouse120▼ 25%
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 Sheepscar a safe area?

Sheepscar had about 186.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 14 of 113 Leeds areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Sheepscar?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (357), followed by criminal damage (104) and public order (88).