LS22 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS22

LS22, Leeds has recorded a total of 115 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.99 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this LS22 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around LS22, encompassing approximately 16453 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (-29.85% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (-15.38% decrease)

LS22 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Carr Lane with total crimes: 25
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Bank Street with total crimes: 4

LS22 Crime Map

Postcodes in LS22

The postcode district are associated with the LS22, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The LS22 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 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences476.99-29.85%
Anti-social behaviour152.8666.67%
Shoplifting110.91-15.38%
Other theft100.670.00%
Public order90.61-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.55200.00%
Burglary60.55-25.00%
Other crime50.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.060.00%
Drugs10.06-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences677.9028.85%
Shoplifting134.070.00%
Other theft100.79-9.09%
Public order100.61100.00%
Anti-social behaviour90.6112.50%
Burglary80.550.00%
Other crime50.49-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson30.300.00%
Drugs20.18-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences526.99-11.86%
Shoplifting133.16-27.78%
Other theft110.79-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour80.6733.33%
Burglary80.490.00%
Other crime80.4960.00%
Public order50.49-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson30.30-66.67%
Drugs30.180.00%
Vehicle crime20.18-33.33%
Robbery10.12-66.67%
Theft from the person10.06-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences598.5734.09%
Shoplifting183.5912.50%
Other theft121.099.09%
Public order110.7383.33%
Criminal damage and arson90.67125.00%
Burglary80.5560.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.49100.00%
Other crime50.3666.67%
Robbery30.30200.00%
Drugs30.1850.00%
Vehicle crime30.18-66.67%
Theft from the person20.180.00%
Bicycle theft20.12100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences446.444.76%
Shoplifting162.67433.33%
Other theft110.97-21.43%
Vehicle crime90.6780.00%
Public order60.55-14.29%
Burglary50.3625.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.30300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.2450.00%
Other crime30.18-57.14%
Drugs20.180.00%
Robbery10.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.060.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences425.3510.53%
Other theft142.55250.00%
Other crime70.85133.33%
Public order70.43-41.67%
Vehicle crime50.43400.00%
Burglary40.3033.33%
Shoplifting30.24-57.14%
Drugs20.18100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.12-50.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.06-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences384.68-25.49%
Public order122.31140.00%
Shoplifting70.73250.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.43-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.240.00%
Other theft40.24100.00%
Other crime30.240.00%
Burglary30.1850.00%
Drugs10.18-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.060.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences514.86-19.05%
Anti-social behaviour53.100.00%
Public order50.30-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.300.00%
Drugs40.24100.00%
Other crime30.24-62.50%
Burglary20.18-77.78%
Other theft20.12-71.43%
Shoplifting20.12-50.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.06-85.71%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences637.2996.88%
Public order103.83-23.08%
Burglary90.61-10.00%
Other crime80.55-11.11%
Vehicle crime70.4940.00%
Other theft70.43-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.43-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.30-50.00%
Shoplifting40.24-20.00%
Drugs20.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences326.14-44.83%
Public order131.9462.50%
Other theft100.79-28.57%
Burglary100.61233.33%
Other crime90.61200.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.55100.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.49-53.85%
Vehicle crime50.36400.00%
Shoplifting50.3025.00%
Drugs20.300.00%
Robbery10.120.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences586.6928.89%
Other theft143.53-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour130.8562.50%
Public order80.79-38.46%
Shoplifting40.49-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.24-42.86%
Burglary30.24-66.67%
Other crime30.18-72.73%
Possession of weapons20.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.12-80.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences457.6618.42%
Other theft212.7423.53%
Public order131.280.00%
Other crime110.79-15.38%
Burglary90.67800.00%
Anti-social behaviour80.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.490.00%
Vehicle crime50.430.00%
Shoplifting50.3025.00%
Possession of weapons20.30100.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences386.690.00%
Other theft172.310.00%
Other crime131.030.00%
Public order130.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour80.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.490.00%
Vehicle crime50.430.00%
Shoplifting40.300.00%
Drugs30.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Burglary10.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 636 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 48.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202447
June 202467
May 202452
April 202459
March 202444
February 202442
January 202438
December 202351
November 202363
October 202332
September 202358
August 202345
July 202338

A total of 92 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202415
June 20249
May 20248
April 20246
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235
October 20236
September 202313
August 20238
July 20238

A total of 83 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20245
May 20248
April 20245
March 20243
February 20247
January 20243
December 20233
November 20238
October 20239
September 20233
August 202311
July 202313

A total of 143 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 202410
May 202411
April 202412
March 202411
February 202414
January 20244
December 20232
November 20237
October 202310
September 202314
August 202321
July 202317

A total of 122 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 202410
May 20245
April 202411
March 20246
February 20247
January 202412
December 20235
November 202310
October 202313
September 20238
August 202313
July 202313

A total of 76 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20248
May 20248
April 20248
March 20245
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20239
October 202310
September 20233
August 20239
July 20231

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20243
May 20243
April 20249
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20238
September 20234
August 20237
July 20237

A total of 105 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202413
May 202413
April 202418
March 202416
February 20243
January 20247
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235
September 20234
August 20235
July 20234

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20249
February 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20237
October 20235
September 20231
August 20235
July 20235

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232
July 20233

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
November 20231
September 20232
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LS22 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Carr Lane
    Total25
    Violence and sexual offences20
    Other crime3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total11
    Shoplifting8
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Bank Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Montagu Way
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
  • 6. Scott Lane
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. A1(M)
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. The Avenue
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Montagu Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Westlands
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Tockwith Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Hob Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. The Chase
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Wetherby Bus Station
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Micklethwaite Stables
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Parsons Green
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Gashouse Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 18. Northgates
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Parking Area
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Third Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 21. Privas Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 22. Compton Court
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 23. Station Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24.
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Northfields
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Butt Hedge
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Meyrick Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Montagu Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Hallfield Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Barleyfields Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1