LS19 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS19

LS19, Leeds has recorded a total of 196 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.45 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this LS19 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around LS19, encompassing approximately 20739 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (67) incidents (-14.10% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (31) incidents (287.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (26.67% increase)

LS19 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 12
  • Shaw Leys with total crimes: 12

LS19 Crime Map

Postcodes in LS19

The postcode district are associated with the LS19, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The LS19 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences679.45-14.10%
Shoplifting313.23287.50%
Anti-social behaviour191.4926.67%
Public order170.92-5.56%
Vehicle crime160.82128.57%
Other theft160.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.7757.14%
Burglary70.5316.67%
Other crime50.34-28.57%
Drugs40.24-20.00%
Robbery20.19-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences788.3423.81%
Public order183.7663.64%
Other theft160.8733.33%
Anti-social behaviour150.77-11.76%
Shoplifting80.72-33.33%
Vehicle crime70.39-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson70.3416.67%
Other crime70.3475.00%
Burglary60.34-25.00%
Drugs50.290.00%
Robbery30.240.00%
Theft from the person20.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences637.7110.53%
Vehicle crime213.0410.53%
Anti-social behaviour171.0121.43%
Shoplifting120.82-14.29%
Other theft120.5820.00%
Public order110.58-38.89%
Burglary80.53-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson60.39-14.29%
Drugs50.2925.00%
Other crime40.24-20.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences578.0026.67%
Vehicle crime192.7518.75%
Public order180.9212.50%
Burglary150.87150.00%
Anti-social behaviour140.72100.00%
Shoplifting140.68-22.22%
Other theft100.68-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson70.480.00%
Other crime50.3425.00%
Drugs40.24-20.00%
Robbery20.19100.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences456.75-15.09%
Shoplifting182.1728.57%
Vehicle crime160.87-5.88%
Public order160.7745.45%
Other theft140.77133.33%
Criminal damage and arson70.68-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour70.34-22.22%
Burglary60.34-33.33%
Drugs50.29400.00%
Other crime40.24-55.56%
Robbery10.19-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.050.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences536.7515.22%
Vehicle crime172.5688.89%
Shoplifting140.82-33.33%
Public order110.6822.22%
Anti-social behaviour90.5380.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.430.00%
Other crime90.430.00%
Burglary90.430.00%
Other theft60.43-45.45%
Robbery20.29-60.00%
Drugs10.10-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences466.276.98%
Shoplifting212.22250.00%
Other theft111.0137.50%
Burglary90.53-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson90.43-10.00%
Public order90.430.00%
Vehicle crime90.43-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.43-28.57%
Robbery50.240.00%
Possession of weapons30.2450.00%
Drugs20.140.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences435.26-33.85%
Burglary112.0722.22%
Criminal damage and arson100.5311.11%
Vehicle crime100.48-23.08%
Public order90.48-10.00%
Other theft80.43-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour70.39-63.16%
Shoplifting60.34-72.73%
Drugs20.29-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.100.00%
Other crime10.10-85.71%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences658.3416.07%
Shoplifting223.1322.22%
Anti-social behaviour191.060.00%
Other theft140.92-6.67%
Vehicle crime130.6830.00%
Public order100.63-41.18%
Burglary90.48-47.06%
Criminal damage and arson90.43-35.71%
Other crime70.4375.00%
Drugs30.34200.00%
Robbery20.140.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences568.2536.59%
Anti-social behaviour192.7058.33%
Shoplifting180.925.88%
Burglary170.87325.00%
Public order170.8288.89%
Other theft150.8236.36%
Criminal damage and arson140.72180.00%
Vehicle crime100.68100.00%
Other crime40.48-42.86%
Drugs10.19-85.71%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences415.83-22.64%
Shoplifting171.9821.43%
Anti-social behaviour120.82-29.41%
Other theft110.58-21.43%
Public order90.53-18.18%
Other crime70.4375.00%
Drugs70.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.34-28.57%
Vehicle crime50.24-54.55%
Burglary40.24-42.86%
Possession of weapons20.19100.00%
Robbery10.100.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences537.041.92%
Anti-social behaviour172.5654.55%
Shoplifting140.82250.00%
Other theft140.68-12.50%
Public order110.68-8.33%
Vehicle crime110.5310.00%
Burglary70.53-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson70.34-50.00%
Drugs70.34600.00%
Other crime40.34-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences526.510.00%
Other theft162.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson140.770.00%
Public order120.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour110.580.00%
Vehicle crime100.530.00%
Burglary80.480.00%
Other crime60.390.00%
Shoplifting40.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Drugs10.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 164 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 20247
May 202421
April 202419
March 202416
February 202417
January 20249
December 202310
November 202313
October 202310
September 20235
August 202311
July 202310

A total of 168 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 202418
May 202411
April 202418
March 202416
February 202411
January 20249
December 20239
November 202310
October 202317
September 20239
August 202311
July 202312

A total of 199 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202431
June 20248
May 202412
April 202414
March 202418
February 202414
January 202421
December 20236
November 202322
October 202318
September 202317
August 202314
July 20234

A total of 719 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 55.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202467
June 202478
May 202463
April 202457
March 202445
February 202453
January 202446
December 202343
November 202365
October 202356
September 202341
August 202353
July 202352

A total of 63 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20247
May 20244
April 20245
March 20244
February 20249
December 20231
November 20237
October 20234
September 20237
August 20234
July 20236

A total of 171 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202419
June 202415
May 202417
April 202414
March 20247
February 20249
January 20245
December 20237
November 202319
October 202319
September 202312
August 202317
July 202311

A total of 163 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 202416
May 202412
April 202410
March 202414
February 20246
January 202411
December 20238
November 202314
October 202315
September 202311
August 202314
July 202316

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 47 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20245
May 20245
April 20244
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20237
August 20237
July 20231

A total of 115 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.85 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20247
May 20246
April 20247
March 20247
February 20249
January 20249
December 202310
November 20239
October 202314
September 20235
August 20237
July 202314

A total of 116 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20246
May 20248
April 202415
March 20246
February 20249
January 20249
December 202311
November 20239
October 202317
September 20234
August 20237
July 20238

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
July 20231

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20232
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
January 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LS19 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total16
    Shoplifting11
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total12
    Shoplifting10
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Shaw Leys
    Total12
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Greenlea Avenue
    Total6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Rowan Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Well Hill
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 8. Netherfield Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 9. Hawthorn Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 10. Well Lane
    Total3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Henry Terrace
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Ghyll Mount
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 13. Highfold
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Low Fold
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Lakeside Chase
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 16. Granville Terrace
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. New Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Raywood Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Back High Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 20. Chapel Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Henshaw Oval
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Henshaw Crescent
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Enfield
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Henshaw Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Hauxwell Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Dibb Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Woodlea Mount
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Woodlea Drive
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Thornlea Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Apperley Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1