LS20 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS20

LS20, Leeds has recorded a total of 88 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.62 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this LS20 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around LS20, encompassing approximately 13286 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)

LS20 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Hallam Street with total crimes: 5
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 4

LS20 Crime Map

Postcodes in LS20

The postcode district are associated with the LS20, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The LS20 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 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences276.62-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour152.0315.38%
Shoplifting121.13140.00%
Vehicle crime90.9028.57%
Criminal damage and arson80.68100.00%
Burglary80.60100.00%
Public order40.60-50.00%
Other crime30.30-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Drugs10.08-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences306.5536.36%
Anti-social behaviour132.268.33%
Public order80.9814.29%
Vehicle crime70.6040.00%
Other theft60.53-14.29%
Shoplifting50.450.00%
Other crime40.38100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.30100.00%
Burglary40.30-33.33%
Drugs30.30200.00%
Robbery20.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences225.27-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour121.669.09%
Public order70.9075.00%
Other theft70.53-30.00%
Burglary60.5320.00%
Shoplifting50.45-58.33%
Vehicle crime50.38150.00%
Other crime20.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.15-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Drugs10.080.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences346.32-10.53%
Shoplifting122.56140.00%
Anti-social behaviour110.9057.14%
Other theft100.83100.00%
Burglary50.75-50.00%
Public order40.38-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.30-50.00%
Other crime20.23-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.15-33.33%
Drugs10.150.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences386.7765.22%
Burglary102.8666.67%
Public order80.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour70.60-56.25%
Other crime70.53600.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.5320.00%
Other theft50.45-16.67%
Shoplifting50.38-44.44%
Vehicle crime30.38-25.00%
Drugs10.23-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences236.17-20.69%
Anti-social behaviour161.73300.00%
Shoplifting91.20125.00%
Burglary60.680.00%
Other theft60.45-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson50.450.00%
Public order40.38-69.23%
Vehicle crime40.30-20.00%
Drugs40.30300.00%
Theft from the person20.30100.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Robbery10.08-50.00%
Other crime10.080.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences295.8745.00%
Public order132.1862.50%
Other theft70.98600.00%
Burglary60.53100.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.45-28.57%
Vehicle crime50.380.00%
Shoplifting40.38-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.300.00%
Robbery20.300.00%
Drugs10.15-50.00%
Theft from the person10.080.00%
Bicycle theft10.080.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences204.59-42.86%
Public order81.5160.00%
Shoplifting80.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.6040.00%
Vehicle crime50.53-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour40.38-33.33%
Burglary30.300.00%
Robbery20.23100.00%
Drugs20.150.00%
Other crime10.15-66.67%
Other theft10.08-85.71%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences355.349.38%
Other theft72.6316.67%
Anti-social behaviour60.530.00%
Vehicle crime60.4550.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.45-37.50%
Public order50.38-37.50%
Other crime30.380.00%
Burglary30.23-25.00%
Robbery10.23-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences326.25-8.57%
Criminal damage and arson82.41300.00%
Public order80.60-33.33%
Shoplifting80.60300.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.60-14.29%
Other theft60.450.00%
Burglary40.4533.33%
Vehicle crime40.3033.33%
Other crime30.30-50.00%
Robbery20.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Drugs10.080.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences355.879.38%
Public order122.6320.00%
Anti-social behaviour70.90-22.22%
Other theft60.5320.00%
Other crime60.45200.00%
Burglary30.45-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.23-25.00%
Shoplifting20.23-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.15-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.15-50.00%
Drugs10.080.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences326.0210.34%
Public order102.4125.00%
Anti-social behaviour90.7512.50%
Burglary70.680.00%
Other theft50.53-44.44%
Vehicle crime40.38-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson40.300.00%
Shoplifting30.30-72.73%
Other crime20.230.00%
Robbery20.150.00%
Possession of weapons20.150.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences296.250.00%
Shoplifting112.180.00%
Other theft90.830.00%
Public order80.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour80.600.00%
Vehicle crime70.600.00%
Bicycle theft40.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.300.00%
Other crime20.300.00%
Drugs10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 118 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202415
June 202413
May 202412
April 202411
March 20247
February 202416
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 20236
September 20237
August 20239
July 20238

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20246
February 20245
January 20245
December 20237
November 20235
October 20238
September 20232
August 20234
July 20234

A total of 386 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.69 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202427
June 202430
May 202422
April 202434
March 202438
February 202423
January 202429
December 202320
November 202335
October 202332
September 202335
August 202332
July 202329

A total of 65 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20244
May 20246
April 20245
March 202410
February 20246
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233
August 20237

A total of 99 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20248
May 20247
April 20244
March 20248
February 20244
January 202413
December 20238
November 20235
October 20238
September 202312
August 202310
July 20238

A total of 36 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20247
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20236
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20247
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20245
December 20235
November 20236
October 20234
September 20233
August 20234
July 20237

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
October 20231
July 20234

A total of 84 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 20245
May 20245
April 202412
March 20245
February 20249
January 20244
December 20238
October 20238
September 20232
August 20233
July 202311

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
August 20232

A total of 75 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20246
May 20247
April 202410
March 20245
February 20246
January 20247
December 20231
November 20237
October 20236
September 20236
August 20235
July 20239

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
September 20231
August 20232

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

MonthCount
February 20242
January 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LS20 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total12
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Hallam Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Queensway
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Bransdale Gardens
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 7. Spenser Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Moorland Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Old Wood Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Nunroyd Avenue
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bacon Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 12. St Oswalds Garth
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Back Granville Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Cross Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Hillings Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Park Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Hollins Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. A6038
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Fairway
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Thorpe Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Cairn Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Otley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Parking Area
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Westbourne Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. West Park
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Swan Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Bingley Lands
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Willow Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Kelcliffe Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Ashtofts Mount
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1