LS1 1NS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS1 1NS

LS1 1NS, Leeds has recorded a total of 230 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3086.29 per 1,000 population. This LS1 1NS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LS1 postcode area, which has experienced 657 crimes and a crime rate of 131.72 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LS1 1NS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS1 1NS, encompassing approximately 74 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LS1 1NS area, explore the LS1 1NS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (78) incidents (69.57% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (59) incidents (-25.32% decrease)
  • Public order: (17) incidents (-19.05% decrease)

LS1 1NS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Merrion Way with total crimes: 66
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 35
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 23

LS1 1NS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting783086.2969.57%
Violence and sexual offences591046.66-25.32%
Public order17791.70-19.05%
Other theft16228.12-11.11%
Vehicle crime15214.70-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour11201.2883.33%
Bicycle theft9147.610.00%
Burglary9120.7712.50%
Criminal damage and arson7120.77-22.22%
Other crime293.93-33.33%
Robbery226.84-33.33%
Theft from the person226.84-50.00%
Possession of weapons226.84-33.33%
Drugs126.84-90.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences793207.0623.44%
Shoplifting461060.07109.09%
Public order21617.2675.00%
Vehicle crime20281.790.00%
Other theft18268.3720.00%
Drugs10241.54150.00%
Bicycle theft9134.1928.57%
Criminal damage and arson9120.77200.00%
Burglary8120.77-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour6107.35-45.45%
Theft from the person480.51-50.00%
Other crime353.670.00%
Possession of weapons340.260.00%
Robbery340.26-25.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences642536.1320.75%
Shoplifting22858.79-40.54%
Vehicle crime20295.21100.00%
Other theft15268.37-16.67%
Burglary13201.28333.33%
Public order12174.4420.00%
Anti-social behaviour11161.0222.22%
Theft from the person8147.61-52.94%
Bicycle theft7107.35-46.15%
Drugs493.9333.33%
Robbery453.67-69.23%
Criminal damage and arson353.67-66.67%
Possession of weapons340.260.00%
Other crime340.2650.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences532683.73-8.62%
Shoplifting37711.19-5.13%
Other theft18496.4912.50%
Theft from the person17241.5470.00%
Robbery13228.1244.44%
Bicycle theft13174.44160.00%
Vehicle crime10174.440.00%
Public order10134.19-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour9134.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson9120.7780.00%
Burglary3120.77-57.14%
Possession of weapons340.2650.00%
Drugs340.26-40.00%
Other crime240.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences582549.54-35.56%
Shoplifting39778.288.33%
Other theft16523.33-11.11%
Public order13214.7085.71%
Theft from the person10174.440.00%
Vehicle crime10134.19-33.33%
Robbery9134.1950.00%
Anti-social behaviour9120.77-18.18%
Burglary7120.77-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson593.93-44.44%
Drugs567.09-37.50%
Bicycle theft567.09-44.44%
Other crime267.090.00%
Possession of weapons226.840.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences903126.554.65%
Shoplifting361207.68-2.70%
Other theft18483.07-10.00%
Vehicle crime15241.54-16.67%
Burglary12201.28100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11161.0237.50%
Theft from the person10147.6166.67%
Criminal damage and arson9134.1950.00%
Bicycle theft9120.7750.00%
Drugs8120.7760.00%
Public order7107.35-75.86%
Robbery693.93-25.00%
Other crime280.510.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences863207.0650.88%
Shoplifting371154.00105.56%
Public order29496.4945.00%
Other theft20389.14-9.09%
Vehicle crime18268.3720.00%
Robbery8241.54166.67%
Anti-social behaviour8107.35-38.46%
Bicycle theft6107.35100.00%
Burglary680.51-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson680.51-45.45%
Theft from the person680.51-60.00%
Drugs580.51-28.57%
Other crime267.09-33.33%
Possession of weapons226.840.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences572603.2223.91%
Other theft22764.8615.79%
Public order20295.2153.85%
Shoplifting18268.37-59.09%
Vehicle crime15241.5436.36%
Theft from the person15201.2887.50%
Anti-social behaviour13201.28-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson11174.4457.14%
Burglary7147.61-63.16%
Drugs793.9316.67%
Other crime393.93200.00%
Robbery340.26-57.14%
Bicycle theft340.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences462670.31-34.29%
Shoplifting44617.2641.94%
Burglary19590.4218.75%
Other theft19254.95-5.00%
Anti-social behaviour14254.9527.27%
Public order13187.86-38.10%
Vehicle crime11174.4410.00%
Theft from the person8147.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson7107.35-50.00%
Robbery793.930.00%
Drugs693.93500.00%
Bicycle theft380.51-66.67%
Other crime140.26-50.00%
Possession of weapons113.420.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences702952.10-4.11%
Shoplifting31939.31-27.91%
Public order21415.9816.67%
Other theft20281.79-9.09%
Burglary16268.3723.08%
Criminal damage and arson14214.70366.67%
Anti-social behaviour11187.860.00%
Vehicle crime10147.61-41.18%
Bicycle theft9134.19125.00%
Theft from the person8120.77-66.67%
Robbery7107.35-36.36%
Other crime293.93-33.33%
Drugs126.84-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences733327.830.00%
Shoplifting43979.560.00%
Theft from the person24577.000.00%
Other theft22322.050.00%
Public order18295.210.00%
Vehicle crime17241.540.00%
Burglary13228.120.00%
Robbery11174.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour11147.610.00%
Bicycle theft4147.610.00%
Possession of weapons453.670.00%
Other crime353.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson340.260.00%
Drugs240.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 114 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.36 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
July 202411
June 20249
May 20249
April 202411
March 20248
February 202413
January 202414
December 202311
November 202311

A total of 161 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202420
July 202420
June 202410
May 202410
April 202415
March 202418
February 202415
January 202411
December 202310
November 202317

A total of 735 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 66.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202479
July 202464
June 202453
May 202458
April 202490
March 202486
February 202457
January 202446
December 202370
November 202373

A total of 204 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.55 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202418
July 202415
June 202418
May 202416
April 202418
March 202420
February 202422
January 202419
December 202320
November 202322

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 83 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20243
June 20249
May 20245
April 20249
March 20246
February 202411
January 20247
December 202314
November 20233

A total of 73 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 202413
May 20249
April 20246
March 20248
February 20243
January 20247
December 20237
November 202311

A total of 181 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.45 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202421
July 202412
June 202410
May 202413
April 20247
March 202429
February 202420
January 202413
December 202321
November 202318

A total of 77 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 20247
June 202413
May 20245
April 20249
March 20246
February 20243
January 20243
December 20239
November 20234

A total of 113 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 202413
June 20243
May 20247
April 202412
March 20246
February 20247
January 202419
December 202316
November 202313

A total of 431 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 39.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202478
August 202446
July 202422
June 202437
May 202439
April 202436
March 202437
February 202418
January 202444
December 202331
November 202343

A total of 52 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202410
July 20244
June 20243
May 20245
April 20248
March 20245
February 20247
January 20246
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 112 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20248
June 202417
May 202410
April 202410
March 20246
February 202415
January 20248
December 20238
November 202324

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
March 20242
January 20241
November 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LS1 1NS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Merrion Way
    Total66
    Shoplifting53
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total35
    Shoplifting18
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total23
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total15
    Vehicle crime5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Carlton Carr
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 6. Harrison Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft1
  • 8. Cross Belgrave Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Robbery1
  • 9. Oatland Gardens
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Queen Square
    Total5
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Lovell Park View
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 12. Portland Crescent
    Total4
    Public order3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Bridge Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Brunswick Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 15. Lovell Park Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 16. Oatland Court
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Carlton Rise
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Providence Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Templar Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 20. Brunswick Row
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Concord Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Grafton Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Jacob Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Wade Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Merrion Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. North Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Hartley Hill
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Melbourne Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Byron Street
    Total1
    Other crime1