LS27 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS27

LS27, Leeds has recorded a total of 387 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.32 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this LS27 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around LS27, encompassing approximately 37492 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (115) incidents (-8.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (100) incidents (5.26% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (32) incidents (6.67% increase)

LS27 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Millshaw Road with total crimes: 71
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 37
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 27

LS27 Crime Map

Postcodes in LS27

The postcode district are associated with the LS27, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The LS27 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 115 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 100 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11510.32-8.00%
Shoplifting1003.075.26%
Criminal damage and arson322.676.67%
Other theft320.8533.33%
Public order290.85-9.38%
Vehicle crime220.7757.14%
Anti-social behaviour180.59-21.74%
Burglary160.486.67%
Other crime130.43160.00%
Drugs30.35-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.080.00%
Robbery20.080.00%
Theft from the person10.05-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.03-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 125 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 95 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12510.16-4.58%
Shoplifting953.33-7.77%
Public order322.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson300.8511.11%
Other theft240.8020.00%
Anti-social behaviour230.64-20.69%
Burglary150.61-31.82%
Vehicle crime140.407.69%
Drugs60.37-25.00%
Other crime50.16-54.55%
Theft from the person40.13100.00%
Bicycle theft30.1150.00%
Possession of weapons30.08200.00%
Robbery20.08-60.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 131 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 103 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13110.83-11.49%
Shoplifting1033.4939.19%
Public order322.75-17.95%
Anti-social behaviour290.85-9.38%
Criminal damage and arson270.7735.00%
Burglary220.72100.00%
Other theft200.59-4.76%
Vehicle crime130.53-35.00%
Other crime110.35-38.89%
Drugs80.2933.33%
Robbery50.21150.00%
Bicycle theft20.130.00%
Theft from the person20.05100.00%
Possession of weapons10.050.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 148 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14810.5123.33%
Shoplifting743.951.37%
Public order391.97-2.50%
Anti-social behaviour321.04-3.03%
Other theft210.85-16.00%
Criminal damage and arson200.56-20.00%
Vehicle crime200.53-25.93%
Other crime180.53350.00%
Burglary110.48-38.89%
Drugs60.29-14.29%
Robbery20.16-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.05-33.33%
Theft from the person10.050.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 120 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12010.27-4.76%
Shoplifting733.20-5.19%
Public order401.955.26%
Anti-social behaviour331.0722.22%
Vehicle crime270.8842.11%
Criminal damage and arson250.72-16.67%
Other theft250.670.00%
Burglary180.675.88%
Drugs70.48133.33%
Robbery60.19100.00%
Other crime40.16-77.78%
Possession of weapons40.11300.00%
Bicycle theft30.110.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 126 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 77 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12610.4016.67%
Shoplifting773.3611.59%
Public order382.052.70%
Criminal damage and arson301.0120.00%
Anti-social behaviour270.8035.00%
Other theft250.72-13.79%
Vehicle crime190.675.56%
Other crime180.5128.57%
Burglary170.480.00%
Drugs30.45-25.00%
Robbery30.08-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.080.00%
Theft from the person30.080.00%
Possession of weapons10.08-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1089.42-9.24%
Shoplifting692.8818.97%
Public order371.8415.62%
Other theft290.997.41%
Criminal damage and arson250.7713.64%
Anti-social behaviour200.67-25.93%
Vehicle crime180.5328.57%
Burglary170.4813.33%
Other crime140.45133.33%
Possession of weapons50.3725.00%
Robbery40.13300.00%
Drugs40.11-42.86%
Theft from the person30.110.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 119 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1198.94-16.78%
Shoplifting583.17-3.33%
Public order321.55113.33%
Anti-social behaviour270.853.85%
Other theft270.7235.00%
Criminal damage and arson220.7222.22%
Burglary150.5925.00%
Vehicle crime140.40-56.25%
Drugs70.37-41.67%
Other crime60.19-60.00%
Possession of weapons40.160.00%
Theft from the person30.11-62.50%
Robbery10.08-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 143 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1439.844.38%
Shoplifting603.81-38.14%
Vehicle crime321.6045.45%
Anti-social behaviour260.8536.84%
Other theft200.69-45.95%
Criminal damage and arson180.53-14.29%
Other crime150.4887.50%
Public order150.40-55.88%
Drugs120.40100.00%
Burglary120.32-66.67%
Theft from the person80.32100.00%
Robbery60.21500.00%
Bicycle theft20.16-33.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 137 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 97 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13711.428.73%
Shoplifting973.651.04%
Other theft372.5932.14%
Burglary360.9956.52%
Public order340.969.68%
Vehicle crime220.9115.79%
Criminal damage and arson210.59-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour190.56-5.00%
Other crime80.51-46.67%
Drugs60.21-14.29%
Theft from the person40.160.00%
Possession of weapons30.11-40.00%
Bicycle theft30.08-40.00%
Robbery10.08-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 126 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 96 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12610.83-10.64%
Shoplifting963.3624.68%
Public order312.5610.71%
Other theft280.83-24.32%
Criminal damage and arson240.75-17.24%
Burglary230.6415.00%
Anti-social behaviour200.61-45.95%
Vehicle crime190.53-45.71%
Other crime150.5136.36%
Drugs70.40250.00%
Possession of weapons50.1966.67%
Bicycle theft50.130.00%
Theft from the person40.13300.00%
Robbery30.11-57.14%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 141 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 77 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14111.550.00%
Shoplifting773.760.00%
Other theft372.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour370.990.00%
Vehicle crime350.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson290.930.00%
Public order280.770.00%
Burglary200.750.00%
Other crime110.530.00%
Robbery70.290.00%
Bicycle theft50.190.00%
Possession of weapons30.130.00%
Drugs20.080.00%
Theft from the person10.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 303 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202430
July 202427
June 202420
May 202425
April 202430
March 202425
February 202422
January 202418
December 202321
November 202324
October 202329

A total of 71 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20248
June 20246
May 20247
April 20243
March 20244
February 20247
January 202412
December 20236
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 138 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20245
July 202411
June 202418
May 20244
April 202418
March 202414
February 20246
January 202415
December 20238
November 202315
October 202311

A total of 325 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202424
July 202420
June 202421
May 202425
April 202425
March 202429
February 202427
January 202420
December 202337
November 202328
October 202337

A total of 32 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20245
February 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 387 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202432
July 202432
June 202439
May 202440
April 202438
March 202437
February 202432
January 202415
December 202334
November 202331
October 202328

A total of 42 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20246
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20246
December 20231
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 979 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 81.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 103 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024100
August 202495
July 2024103
June 202474
May 202473
April 202477
March 202469
February 202458
January 202460
December 202397
November 202396
October 202377

A total of 1539 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 128.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 148 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024115
August 2024125
July 2024131
June 2024148
May 2024120
April 2024126
March 2024108
February 2024119
January 2024143
December 2023137
November 2023126
October 2023141

A total of 222 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202415
July 202422
June 202411
May 202418
April 202417
March 202417
February 202415
January 202412
December 202336
November 202323
October 202320

A total of 255 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202414
July 202413
June 202420
May 202427
April 202419
March 202418
February 202414
January 202432
December 202322
November 202319
October 202335

A total of 311 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202423
July 202429
June 202432
May 202433
April 202427
March 202420
February 202427
January 202426
December 202319
November 202320
October 202337

A total of 34 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20248
December 20234
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LS27 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Millshaw Road
    Total71
    Shoplifting48
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Other theft4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total37
    Shoplifting21
    Burglary4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total27
    Shoplifting15
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime3
    Other crime1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Nightclub
    Total11
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Birk Lane
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime2
    Public order1
  • 6. Deanfield Avenue
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Stubley Farm Mews
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Watson Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 9. New Park Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson5
  • 10. Park Parade
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. St Peter'S Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 12. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Troy Hill
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Denshaw Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons1
  • 15. East View
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Bank Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Providence Mount
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 18. Springfield Mews
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Asquith Close
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Providence Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 21. B6123
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 22. Clough Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Glen Mount
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Cross Birch Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 25. Birch Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. West Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 27. Elvaston Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Park Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 29. Phoenix Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 30. Ingle Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2