BALM ROAD, LS10 2HU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS10 2HU

BALM ROAD, LS10 2HU, Leeds has recorded a total of 68 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.03 per 1,000 population. This LS10 2HU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LS10 postcode area, which has experienced 532 crimes and a crime rate of 13.51 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LS10 2HU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS10 2HU, encompassing approximately 2515 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)

LS10 2HU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Arthington View with total crimes: 12
  • Hemingway Green with total crimes: 10
  • Arthington Grove with total crimes: 7

BALM ROAD, LS10 2HU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2727.0312.50%
Shoplifting1010.73-23.08%
Other theft83.9833.33%
Vehicle crime63.18500.00%
Public order52.39-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.99-60.00%
Robbery31.59200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.19-77.78%
Other crime10.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Burglary10.40-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2431.80-14.29%
Shoplifting139.54116.67%
Criminal damage and arson105.1742.86%
Anti-social behaviour93.9850.00%
Public order83.58166.67%
Other theft63.18500.00%
Burglary52.3966.67%
Bicycle theft11.990.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-83.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2824.253.70%
Criminal damage and arson711.1316.67%
Shoplifting62.78-76.92%
Anti-social behaviour62.39100.00%
Vehicle crime62.39100.00%
Burglary32.39-25.00%
Public order31.19-25.00%
Other theft11.19-50.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2731.8012.50%
Shoplifting2610.7352.94%
Criminal damage and arson610.340.00%
Burglary42.39300.00%
Public order41.590.00%
Vehicle crime31.59-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1950.00%
Drugs21.19100.00%
Other theft20.80-71.43%
Other crime10.800.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2427.43-11.11%
Shoplifting179.54-37.04%
Other theft76.76250.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.78500.00%
Vehicle crime62.3920.00%
Public order42.39-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.59-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.800.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Burglary10.40-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2733.7917.39%
Shoplifting2710.73200.00%
Public order1010.7366.67%
Burglary63.98-40.00%
Vehicle crime52.39-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour41.99-33.33%
Other theft21.59-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.80-90.91%
Drugs10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2331.01-11.54%
Criminal damage and arson119.14-21.43%
Burglary104.3766.67%
Shoplifting93.98-18.18%
Vehicle crime73.5840.00%
Public order62.78-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour62.39-25.00%
Other theft52.3925.00%
Drugs11.990.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2634.1962.50%
Criminal damage and arson1410.34366.67%
Public order115.57175.00%
Shoplifting114.37-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour84.3760.00%
Burglary63.180.00%
Vehicle crime52.39-16.67%
Other theft41.9933.33%
Theft from the person11.590.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1622.266.67%
Shoplifting126.360.00%
Vehicle crime64.7720.00%
Burglary62.39100.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.3966.67%
Public order41.9933.33%
Other theft31.59-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.19-57.14%
Robbery11.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1523.45-6.25%
Shoplifting125.9620.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.7775.00%
Other theft52.78-16.67%
Vehicle crime51.990.00%
Burglary31.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.19-40.00%
Bicycle theft31.19200.00%
Public order31.19-57.14%
Theft from the person21.190.00%
Other crime10.800.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1623.85-33.33%
Shoplifting106.36-64.29%
Public order73.9816.67%
Other theft62.78500.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.39-54.55%
Vehicle crime51.9925.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.99-63.64%
Burglary31.590.00%
Possession of weapons11.190.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Other crime10.40-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2836.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences2411.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson119.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.370.00%
Public order64.370.00%
Vehicle crime42.390.00%
Burglary31.590.00%
Other crime21.190.00%
Robbery10.800.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 202410
March 20246
February 202411
January 20244
December 20233
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 84 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
July 20247
June 20246
May 20246
April 20241
March 202411
February 202414
January 20243
December 20237
November 20234
October 202311

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20241
June 20242
May 20247
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 181 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202413
July 20246
June 202426
May 202417
April 202427
March 20249
February 202411
January 202412
December 202312
November 202310
October 202328

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20246
June 20243
May 20246
April 20245
March 20247
February 20245
January 20246
December 20235
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 277 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202424
July 202428
June 202427
May 202424
April 202427
March 202423
February 202426
January 202416
December 202315
November 202316
October 202324

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
July 20246
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20246
February 20248
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 202311

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20246
March 202410
February 20246
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LS10 2HU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Arthington View
    Total12
    Shoplifting6
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hemingway Green
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Arthington Grove
    Total7
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Telford Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Telford Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Playfair Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Arthington Terrace
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Arthington Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Nursery Mount Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Hemingway Garth
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 11. Royal Grove
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 12. Leasowe Garth
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 13. Norwich Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Royal Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Moor Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Sandon Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Royal Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Braithwaite Row
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Woodhouse Hill Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Telford Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Woodhouse Hill Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Leasowe Avenue
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Springfield Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1