LS1 3ED Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS1 3ED

LS1 3ED, Leeds has recorded a total of 463 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 190.77 per 1,000 population. This LS1 3ED 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 3ED crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS1 3ED, encompassing approximately 2427 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LS1 3ED area, explore the LS1 3ED Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (124) incidents (34.78% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (117) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (59) incidents (15.69% increase)

LS1 3ED Crime Hotspots

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

  • Merrion Way with total crimes: 66
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 46
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 45

LS1 3ED Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 124 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 117 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting124190.7734.78%
Violence and sexual offences11751.09-13.33%
Public order5948.2115.69%
Other theft4124.31-12.77%
Burglary2316.89155.56%
Criminal damage and arson199.4872.73%
Theft from the person187.8363.64%
Anti-social behaviour157.42-16.67%
Drugs146.1875.00%
Bicycle theft105.77-23.08%
Vehicle crime104.12-44.44%
Robbery64.12100.00%
Other crime42.47-33.33%
Possession of weapons31.65-57.14%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 135 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 92 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135176.7640.62%
Shoplifting9255.6261.40%
Public order5137.912.00%
Other theft4721.016.82%
Vehicle crime1819.3728.57%
Anti-social behaviour187.42-28.00%
Bicycle theft137.42-27.78%
Criminal damage and arson115.36-8.33%
Theft from the person114.53-8.33%
Burglary94.53-30.77%
Drugs83.71-20.00%
Possession of weapons73.3016.67%
Other crime62.88-40.00%
Robbery32.47-70.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96155.33-7.69%
Shoplifting5739.55-44.66%
Public order5023.49-20.63%
Other theft4420.6057.14%
Anti-social behaviour2518.1319.05%
Bicycle theft1810.30-28.00%
Vehicle crime147.4240.00%
Burglary135.77-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson125.36-47.83%
Theft from the person124.94-14.29%
Robbery104.94-28.57%
Drugs104.12-33.33%
Other crime104.1266.67%
Possession of weapons64.1250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 103 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104187.89-5.45%
Shoplifting10342.85-8.04%
Public order6342.4421.15%
Other theft2825.96-26.32%
Burglary2611.54136.36%
Bicycle theft2510.7138.89%
Criminal damage and arson2310.3043.75%
Anti-social behaviour219.48-19.23%
Drugs158.6566.67%
Robbery146.18-17.65%
Theft from the person145.77-30.00%
Vehicle crime105.7766.67%
Other crime64.12-14.29%
Possession of weapons42.47100.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 112 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 110 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting112182.9417.89%
Violence and sexual offences11046.152.80%
Public order5245.32-1.89%
Other theft3821.4315.15%
Anti-social behaviour2615.6685.71%
Theft from the person2010.71-4.76%
Bicycle theft188.2428.57%
Robbery177.42112.50%
Criminal damage and arson167.00-15.79%
Burglary116.59-59.26%
Drugs94.53-10.00%
Other crime73.71-12.50%
Vehicle crime62.88-60.00%
Possession of weapons22.470.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 107 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 95 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107175.52-0.93%
Shoplifting9544.090.00%
Public order5339.14-13.11%
Other theft3321.84-5.71%
Burglary2713.6042.11%
Theft from the person2111.1261.54%
Criminal damage and arson198.6518.75%
Vehicle crime157.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour146.180.00%
Bicycle theft145.7775.00%
Drugs105.7725.00%
Robbery84.1214.29%
Other crime83.30700.00%
Possession of weapons23.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 95 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108165.640.00%
Shoplifting9544.5069.64%
Public order6139.1460.53%
Other theft3525.1312.90%
Burglary1914.42111.11%
Criminal damage and arson167.836.67%
Vehicle crime156.5950.00%
Anti-social behaviour146.18-36.36%
Theft from the person135.77-35.00%
Drugs85.36-11.11%
Bicycle theft83.30-42.86%
Robbery73.300.00%
Possession of weapons22.88100.00%
Other crime10.82-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108141.7458.82%
Shoplifting5644.50-49.09%
Public order3823.07-13.64%
Other theft3115.66-22.50%
Anti-social behaviour2212.7710.00%
Theft from the person209.0617.65%
Criminal damage and arson158.2415.38%
Bicycle theft146.1875.00%
Vehicle crime105.7766.67%
Burglary94.12-40.00%
Drugs93.710.00%
Robbery73.71-50.00%
Other crime42.88-20.00%
Possession of weapons11.65-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 110 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting110152.86-0.90%
Violence and sexual offences6845.32-44.72%
Public order4428.02-13.73%
Other theft4018.13-14.89%
Anti-social behaviour2016.48-13.04%
Theft from the person178.24-5.56%
Burglary157.00-34.78%
Robbery146.187.69%
Criminal damage and arson135.77-18.75%
Drugs95.36-18.18%
Bicycle theft83.71-50.00%
Vehicle crime63.30-45.45%
Other crime52.4766.67%
Possession of weapons22.060.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 123 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 111 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences123192.832.50%
Shoplifting11150.68-18.98%
Public order5145.74-1.92%
Other theft4721.0120.51%
Burglary2319.37-4.17%
Anti-social behaviour239.48-4.17%
Theft from the person189.48-37.93%
Bicycle theft167.4214.29%
Criminal damage and arson166.5945.45%
Robbery136.5944.44%
Vehicle crime115.36-8.33%
Drugs114.5357.14%
Other crime34.53-40.00%
Possession of weapons21.24-60.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 137 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 120 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting137201.07-10.46%
Violence and sexual offences12056.45-15.49%
Public order5249.4415.56%
Other theft3921.43-37.10%
Theft from the person2916.0770.59%
Burglary2411.9571.43%
Anti-social behaviour249.8941.18%
Bicycle theft149.89-50.00%
Vehicle crime125.7720.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.94-21.43%
Robbery94.53-25.00%
Drugs73.7116.67%
Possession of weapons52.8825.00%
Other crime52.06-37.50%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 153 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 142 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting153219.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences14263.040.00%
Other theft6258.510.00%
Public order4525.550.00%
Bicycle theft2818.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour1711.540.00%
Theft from the person177.000.00%
Burglary147.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson145.770.00%
Robbery125.770.00%
Vehicle crime104.940.00%
Other crime84.120.00%
Drugs63.300.00%
Possession of weapons42.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 202410
June 20246
May 20247
April 20248
March 20241
February 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 619 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202451
July 202450
June 202463
May 202452
April 202453
March 202461
February 202438
January 202444
December 202351
November 202352
October 202345

A total of 1245 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 103.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 153 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024124
August 202492
July 202457
June 2024103
May 2024112
April 202495
March 202495
February 202456
January 2024110
December 2023111
November 2023137
October 2023153

A total of 1338 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 111.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 142 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024117
August 2024135
July 202496
June 2024104
May 2024110
April 2024107
March 2024108
February 2024108
January 202468
December 2023123
November 2023120
October 2023142

A total of 116 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
July 202410
June 202415
May 20249
April 202410
March 20248
February 20249
January 20249
December 202311
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 120 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 202410
June 202414
May 202417
April 20248
March 20247
February 20247
January 202414
December 202313
November 20239
October 202312

A total of 485 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202447
July 202444
June 202428
May 202438
April 202433
March 202435
February 202431
January 202440
December 202347
November 202339
October 202362

A total of 239 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202418
July 202425
June 202421
May 202426
April 202414
March 202414
February 202422
January 202420
December 202323
November 202324
October 202317

A total of 186 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202413
July 202418
June 202425
May 202418
April 202414
March 20248
February 202414
January 20248
December 202316
November 202314
October 202328

A total of 213 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 20249
July 202413
June 202426
May 202411
April 202427
March 202419
February 20249
January 202415
December 202323
November 202324
October 202314

A total of 210 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202411
July 202412
June 202414
May 202420
April 202421
March 202413
February 202420
January 202417
December 202318
November 202329
October 202317

A total of 185 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202411
July 202412
June 202423
May 202416
April 202419
March 202416
February 202415
January 202413
December 202316
November 202311
October 202314

A total of 137 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202418
July 202414
June 202410
May 20246
April 202415
March 202415
February 202410
January 20246
December 202311
November 202312
October 202310

A total of 40 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20246
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LS1 3ED 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
    Total46
    Shoplifting18
    Public order6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total45
    Violence and sexual offences19
    Shoplifting7
    Public order5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary3
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total39
    Shoplifting14
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Other theft4
    Public order3
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Hospital
    Total32
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Burglary7
    Other theft4
    Public order4
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total31
    Public order7
    Shoplifting6
    Vehicle crime3
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Lower Basinghall Street
    Total30
    Shoplifting10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs4
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Park Square East
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order5
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Albion Street
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Alexander Street
    Total11
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Somers Place
    Total10
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Oxford Row
    Total10
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Public order3
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Croft'S Court
    Total9
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Calverley Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences9
  • 15. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Britannia Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 17. East Parade
    Total7
    Burglary3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. St George'S Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Butts Court
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 20. Greek Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Willow Terrace Road
    Total6
    Other theft5
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Queen Square
    Total5
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Blundell Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Portland Crescent
    Total4
    Public order3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. King Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 26. Providence Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Police Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Park Row
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Wade Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Merrion Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1