LS23 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS23

LS23, Leeds has recorded a total of 54 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.46 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this LS23 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around LS23, encompassing approximately 9899 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-57.63% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

LS23 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rudgate Green with total crimes: 13
  • Thorner Road with total crimes: 5
  • Lyndon Square with total crimes: 4

LS23 Crime Map

Postcodes in LS23

The postcode district are associated with the LS23, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The LS23 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 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences255.46-57.63%
Public order72.5316.67%
Vehicle crime40.71-60.00%
Other theft40.40-84.62%
Anti-social behaviour30.400.00%
Other crime30.30-50.00%
Theft from the person20.30-86.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.20-60.00%
Drugs10.20-93.33%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%
Shoplifting10.100.00%
Burglary10.100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5914.4568.57%
Other theft265.961200.00%
Drugs152.631400.00%
Theft from the person151.520.00%
Vehicle crime101.52233.33%
Public order61.0120.00%
Other crime60.61200.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.61400.00%
Burglary10.51-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences355.4659.09%
Public order53.54-28.57%
Vehicle crime30.510.00%
Other crime20.30-33.33%
Other theft20.200.00%
Burglary20.20100.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.10-50.00%
Drugs10.10-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.10-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences224.44-29.03%
Public order72.22250.00%
Vehicle crime30.71200.00%
Other crime30.300.00%
Other theft20.30100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.20-33.33%
Drugs20.20100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.20100.00%
Burglary10.20-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences314.5540.91%
Other crime33.13200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.30-40.00%
Public order20.30100.00%
Burglary20.20100.00%
Other theft10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.10-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.100.00%
Drugs10.10-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences223.64-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour52.22400.00%
Drugs20.51100.00%
Vehicle crime20.200.00%
Public order10.20-80.00%
Burglary10.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.10-83.33%
Other crime10.10-66.67%
Other theft10.10-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences264.95136.36%
Criminal damage and arson62.63200.00%
Public order50.610.00%
Other theft40.51-20.00%
Other crime30.40-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.300.00%
Burglary10.20-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.10-66.67%
Drugs10.100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences113.13-65.62%
Other theft51.11-16.67%
Other crime50.5166.67%
Anti-social behaviour30.5150.00%
Burglary20.30100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.200.00%
Vehicle crime20.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences325.35100.00%
Other theft63.23500.00%
Public order30.61-25.00%
Other crime30.300.00%
Drugs20.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.20-33.33%
Burglary10.20-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%
Robbery10.100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences163.740.00%
Vehicle crime41.62300.00%
Public order40.4033.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.4050.00%
Other crime30.30-25.00%
Burglary20.30-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.20100.00%
Drugs20.20100.00%
Other theft10.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences163.43-54.29%
Burglary51.62400.00%
Other crime40.51-42.86%
Public order30.40-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.30-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%
Vehicle crime10.10-50.00%
Drugs10.10-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences355.860.00%
Other crime73.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.710.00%
Public order40.400.00%
Other theft30.400.00%
Drugs20.300.00%
Vehicle crime20.200.00%
Burglary10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20245
June 20247
May 20242
April 20241
March 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 330 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202459
July 202435
June 202422
May 202431
April 202422
March 202426
February 202411
January 202432
December 202316
November 202316
October 202335

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202415
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 43 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202415

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20246
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202426
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20245
January 20246
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LS23 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Rudgate Green
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other crime2
    Public order2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Thorner Road
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Lyndon Square
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Royal Terrace
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Ashmead
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Nunnery Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Woodland Croft
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 8. The Copse
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Queen'S Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Lonsdale Meadows
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Windmill Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Grove Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. The Village
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Hall Park Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 15. Lynton Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. West Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. West Dale
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Winnow Lane
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Boston Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Moor Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Lea Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Albion Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Lyndon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Lodge Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Almshouse Hill
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1