LS15 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS15

LS15, Leeds has recorded a total of 308 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.67 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this LS15 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around LS15, encompassing approximately 35544 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (87) incidents (-9.38% decrease)
  • Burglary: (44) incidents (91.30% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (36) incidents (-29.41% decrease)

LS15 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Station Road with total crimes: 12
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 11
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9

LS15 Crime Map

Postcodes in LS15

The postcode district are associated with the LS15, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The LS15 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences878.67-9.38%
Burglary442.4591.30%
Anti-social behaviour361.24-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson321.0133.33%
Vehicle crime280.9055.56%
Shoplifting250.79-10.71%
Public order210.70-40.00%
Other theft140.59-22.22%
Drugs80.3914.29%
Other crime80.23-11.11%
Robbery20.230.00%
Theft from the person20.06-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.06-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences969.06-21.95%
Anti-social behaviour512.70-15.00%
Public order351.4316.67%
Shoplifting280.98-24.32%
Criminal damage and arson240.79-4.00%
Burglary230.68-8.00%
Vehicle crime180.655.88%
Other theft180.51-21.74%
Other crime90.51-18.18%
Drugs70.25600.00%
Possession of weapons40.20100.00%
Theft from the person40.11-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.11-50.00%
Robbery20.08100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 123 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12310.3014.95%
Anti-social behaviour603.460.00%
Shoplifting371.6968.18%
Public order301.0420.00%
Criminal damage and arson250.848.70%
Burglary250.7038.89%
Other theft230.70-4.17%
Vehicle crime170.6513.33%
Other crime110.4837.50%
Bicycle theft60.3150.00%
Theft from the person50.17-16.67%
Possession of weapons20.14-33.33%
Robbery10.06-50.00%
Drugs10.03-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 107 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1078.97-9.32%
Anti-social behaviour603.0139.53%
Public order251.69-13.79%
Other theft240.70-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson230.68-8.00%
Shoplifting220.65-29.03%
Burglary180.6280.00%
Vehicle crime150.51-28.57%
Other crime80.42-27.27%
Theft from the person60.23-75.00%
Bicycle theft40.170.00%
Possession of weapons30.1150.00%
Robbery20.08-33.33%
Drugs20.06100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 118 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1189.9931.11%
Anti-social behaviour433.3265.38%
Other theft331.21153.85%
Shoplifting310.9334.78%
Public order290.8726.09%
Criminal damage and arson250.8213.64%
Theft from the person240.701100.00%
Vehicle crime210.6810.53%
Other crime110.5983.33%
Burglary100.31-28.57%
Bicycle theft40.28100.00%
Robbery30.1150.00%
Possession of weapons20.08100.00%
Drugs10.06-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences906.92-22.41%
Anti-social behaviour262.53-3.70%
Public order230.73-14.81%
Shoplifting230.65-47.73%
Criminal damage and arson220.65-29.03%
Vehicle crime190.62-55.81%
Burglary140.53-6.67%
Other theft130.39-18.75%
Other crime60.37-68.42%
Drugs30.17-40.00%
Robbery20.08-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.060.00%
Theft from the person20.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.060.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 116 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1169.9341.46%
Shoplifting443.2612.82%
Vehicle crime431.24126.32%
Criminal damage and arson311.2147.62%
Anti-social behaviour270.87-34.15%
Public order270.7628.57%
Other crime190.76216.67%
Other theft160.5345.45%
Burglary150.4515.38%
Drugs50.42150.00%
Robbery50.1425.00%
Theft from the person20.14100.00%
Bicycle theft20.06-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.06-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences827.54-16.33%
Anti-social behaviour412.3186.36%
Shoplifting391.15116.67%
Public order211.10-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson210.59-25.00%
Vehicle crime190.59111.11%
Burglary130.53-18.75%
Other theft110.37-26.67%
Other crime60.31-45.45%
Robbery40.1733.33%
Bicycle theft40.1133.33%
Possession of weapons40.11100.00%
Drugs20.11-80.00%
Theft from the person10.060.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences987.29-11.71%
Criminal damage and arson282.7655.56%
Public order240.7971.43%
Anti-social behaviour220.6829.41%
Shoplifting180.6220.00%
Burglary160.51-11.11%
Other theft150.45-6.25%
Other crime110.4283.33%
Drugs100.31150.00%
Vehicle crime90.28-25.00%
Robbery30.25-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.08200.00%
Possession of weapons20.08-60.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 111 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.8618.09%
Burglary183.12-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson180.51-37.93%
Anti-social behaviour170.51-45.16%
Other theft160.4823.08%
Shoplifting150.45-46.43%
Public order140.42-46.15%
Vehicle crime120.399.09%
Other crime60.34-33.33%
Robbery60.170.00%
Possession of weapons50.17150.00%
Drugs40.14300.00%
Bicycle theft10.11-50.00%
Theft from the person10.030.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences947.51-11.32%
Anti-social behaviour312.64-32.61%
Criminal damage and arson290.87-19.44%
Shoplifting280.82-45.10%
Public order260.79-27.78%
Burglary210.7361.54%
Other theft130.59-27.78%
Vehicle crime110.37-38.89%
Other crime90.3180.00%
Bicycle theft20.250.00%
Possession of weapons20.060.00%
Drugs10.06-90.91%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1069.790.00%
Shoplifting512.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour461.430.00%
Public order361.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson361.010.00%
Other theft181.010.00%
Vehicle crime180.510.00%
Burglary130.510.00%
Drugs110.370.00%
Other crime50.310.00%
Robbery30.140.00%
Bicycle theft20.080.00%
Possession of weapons20.060.00%
Theft from the person10.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 214 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202418
July 202423
June 202424
May 202433
April 202413
March 202416
February 202411
January 202415
December 202316
November 202313
October 202318

A total of 1228 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 102.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 123 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202487
August 202496
July 2024123
June 2024107
May 2024118
April 202490
March 2024116
February 202482
January 202498
December 2023111
November 202394
October 2023106

A total of 230 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202418
July 202417
June 202415
May 202421
April 202419
March 202443
February 202419
January 20249
December 202312
November 202311
October 202318

A total of 460 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202451
July 202460
June 202460
May 202443
April 202426
March 202427
February 202441
January 202422
December 202317
November 202331
October 202346

A total of 55 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
January 202410
December 20234
November 20231
October 202311

A total of 314 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202424
July 202425
June 202423
May 202425
April 202422
March 202431
February 202421
January 202428
December 202318
November 202329
October 202336

A total of 311 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202435
July 202430
June 202425
May 202429
April 202423
March 202427
February 202421
January 202424
December 202314
November 202326
October 202336

A total of 230 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202423
July 202425
June 202418
May 202410
April 202414
March 202415
February 202413
January 202416
December 202318
November 202321
October 202313

A total of 109 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 202411
June 20248
May 202411
April 20246
March 202419
February 20246
January 202411
December 20236
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 361 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202428
July 202437
June 202422
May 202431
April 202423
March 202444
February 202439
January 202418
December 202315
November 202328
October 202351

A total of 34 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20246
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 33 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244
January 20243
December 20236
October 20233

A total of 48 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 202424
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 28 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LS15 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Station Road
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary2
    Public order2
    Other crime1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total11
    Shoplifting4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total9
    Burglary4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Northwood Gardens
    Total9
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. Park Approach
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order1
  • 7. Templegate Avenue
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Hunters Way
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Robbery1
  • 9. Colby Rise
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Westminster Crescent
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Dennil Crescent
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Hawkhill Gardens
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 13. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Boundary Close
    Total4
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
  • 15. Primrose Garth
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Cotterdale View
    Total4
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Sedbergh Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Merchant Way
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Poole Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Occupation Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Stanks Garth
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Penda'S Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 23. Brian View
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
  • 24. Manston Crescent
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. South View
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Austhorpe Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Greenway
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Austhorpe View
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Thorpe Park Approach
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 30. Woodman Street
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1