LS10 2PU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS10 2PU

LS10 2PU, Leeds has recorded a total of 61 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.19 per 1,000 population. This LS10 2PU 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 2PU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS10 2PU, encompassing approximately 2163 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-21.43% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)

LS10 2PU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whitfield Avenue with total crimes: 19
  • Hemingway Green with total crimes: 10
  • Telford Close with total crimes: 7

LS10 2PU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1428.19133.33%
Violence and sexual offences116.47-21.43%
Vehicle crime85.08300.00%
Other theft63.7020.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.77-16.67%
Public order42.31-20.00%
Burglary41.85100.00%
Robbery41.850.00%
Other crime21.85100.00%
Possession of weapons10.920.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1421.7240.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.4750.00%
Shoplifting62.7720.00%
Other theft52.770.00%
Public order52.31150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.31300.00%
Burglary21.850.00%
Bicycle theft20.920.00%
Vehicle crime20.920.00%
Other crime10.920.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.25-23.08%
Other theft54.620.00%
Shoplifting52.31150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.3133.33%
Bicycle theft21.850.00%
Burglary20.92-60.00%
Public order20.920.00%
Other crime10.92-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%
Robbery10.460.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.18-23.53%
Other theft56.01-16.67%
Burglary52.31400.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.31-25.00%
Drugs31.39200.00%
Other crime21.390.00%
Public order20.92-60.00%
Shoplifting20.92-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1723.1113.33%
Vehicle crime77.86133.33%
Other theft63.24-33.33%
Shoplifting62.77-33.33%
Public order52.7766.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.31-33.33%
Bicycle theft21.850.00%
Theft from the person10.920.00%
Drugs10.46-50.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1524.96-11.76%
Other theft96.93125.00%
Shoplifting94.1680.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.16200.00%
Vehicle crime32.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.3950.00%
Public order31.39-25.00%
Drugs21.39100.00%
Other crime20.920.00%
Possession of weapons10.920.00%
Burglary10.46-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1718.4921.43%
Shoplifting57.86400.00%
Public order42.31-20.00%
Other theft41.85-55.56%
Vehicle crime31.85-57.14%
Burglary21.39-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.920.00%
Drugs10.920.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1421.2627.27%
Other theft96.47125.00%
Vehicle crime74.1640.00%
Public order53.24-16.67%
Burglary52.3166.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.920.00%
Shoplifting10.920.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1117.10-26.67%
Public order65.08200.00%
Vehicle crime52.7766.67%
Other theft42.31-42.86%
Burglary31.850.00%
Robbery21.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.92100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.92100.00%
Other crime10.920.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.2515.38%
Other theft76.93133.33%
Burglary33.2450.00%
Vehicle crime31.39-40.00%
Public order21.39-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson10.92-75.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1318.9530.00%
Public order76.01133.33%
Vehicle crime53.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.31-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.8550.00%
Other theft31.39-25.00%
Burglary21.39100.00%
Robbery20.920.00%
Shoplifting20.92100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.620.00%
Vehicle crime52.310.00%
Other theft42.310.00%
Public order31.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.390.00%
Other crime10.920.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20244
February 20245
January 20246
December 20232
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
May 20247
April 20243
March 20243
February 20247
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 67 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20245
June 20245
May 20246
April 20249
March 20244
February 20249
January 20244
December 20237
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20246
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20246
July 20245
June 20242
May 20246
April 20249
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 160 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202414
July 202410
June 202413
May 202417
April 202415
March 202417
February 202414
January 202411
December 202315
November 202313
October 202310

A total of 2 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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Whitfield Avenue
    Total19
    Shoplifting13
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    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. Telford Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
  • 4. Gardeners Court
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Telford Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Playfair Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Midland Close
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hemingway Garth
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 10. Midland Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Belinda Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Low Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Old Mill Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Whitfield Square
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Joseph Street
    Total1
    Burglary1