LS1 3HB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS1 3HB

LS1 3HB, Leeds has recorded a total of 306 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 173.93 per 1,000 population. This LS1 3HB 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 3HB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS1 3HB, encompassing approximately 1759 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (88) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (79) incidents (79.55% increase)
  • Public order: (37) incidents (-13.95% decrease)

LS1 3HB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Merrion Way with total crimes: 66
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 39
  • Hospital with total crimes: 32

LS1 3HB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 79 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88173.93-8.33%
Shoplifting7950.0279.55%
Public order3744.90-13.95%
Other theft2921.033.57%
Burglary2016.48185.71%
Criminal damage and arson1311.3762.50%
Anti-social behaviour117.3922.22%
Bicycle theft76.25-41.67%
Vehicle crime73.98-50.00%
Drugs53.98-28.57%
Theft from the person42.84-42.86%
Robbery22.27-33.33%
Other crime21.14-33.33%
Possession of weapons21.14-33.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96161.4218.52%
Shoplifting4454.56100.00%
Public order4325.0134.38%
Other theft2824.4412.00%
Vehicle crime1415.91133.33%
Bicycle theft127.9650.00%
Anti-social behaviour96.82-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.12166.67%
Burglary74.55-12.50%
Theft from the person73.980.00%
Drugs73.9816.67%
Robbery33.98-50.00%
Other crime31.71-62.50%
Possession of weapons31.71-25.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences81129.5944.64%
Public order3246.04-5.88%
Other theft2518.1931.58%
Shoplifting2214.21-43.59%
Anti-social behaviour1212.5050.00%
Burglary86.82-38.46%
Bicycle theft84.55-57.89%
Other crime84.55100.00%
Theft from the person74.55-36.36%
Vehicle crime63.980.00%
Drugs63.41-33.33%
Robbery63.41-14.29%
Possession of weapons43.4133.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.27-72.73%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56135.84-31.71%
Shoplifting3931.83-7.14%
Public order3422.173.03%
Other theft1919.33-24.00%
Bicycle theft1910.80171.43%
Burglary1310.8085.71%
Theft from the person117.39-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson116.25-15.38%
Drugs96.2550.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.12-27.27%
Robbery74.55-12.50%
Vehicle crime63.98200.00%
Other crime43.41-50.00%
Possession of weapons32.2750.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences82146.64-1.20%
Shoplifting4246.610.00%
Public order3323.8726.92%
Other theft2518.76-7.41%
Criminal damage and arson1314.2144.44%
Theft from the person127.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour116.8283.33%
Other crime86.25166.67%
Robbery84.55166.67%
Bicycle theft74.55-36.36%
Burglary73.98-56.25%
Drugs63.98-14.29%
Vehicle crime23.41-84.62%
Possession of weapons21.140.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83147.7812.16%
Shoplifting4247.182.44%
Other theft2723.8728.57%
Public order2615.35-40.91%
Burglary1614.78128.57%
Vehicle crime139.0918.18%
Theft from the person127.39100.00%
Bicycle theft116.82120.00%
Criminal damage and arson96.25-25.00%
Drugs75.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.98-25.00%
Robbery33.41-57.14%
Other crime31.71200.00%
Possession of weapons21.710.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74139.822.78%
Public order4442.0669.23%
Shoplifting4125.01115.79%
Other theft2123.30-27.59%
Criminal damage and arson1211.949.09%
Vehicle crime116.8237.50%
Anti-social behaviour86.25-38.46%
Drugs74.550.00%
Robbery73.9840.00%
Burglary73.98133.33%
Theft from the person63.98-75.00%
Bicycle theft53.41-54.55%
Possession of weapons22.84100.00%
Other crime11.140.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72130.1667.44%
Other theft2940.927.41%
Public order2616.48-7.14%
Theft from the person2414.78166.67%
Shoplifting1913.64-53.66%
Anti-social behaviour1310.80-7.14%
Bicycle theft117.39120.00%
Criminal damage and arson116.2557.14%
Vehicle crime86.25100.00%
Drugs74.5540.00%
Robbery53.9825.00%
Burglary32.84-57.14%
Possession of weapons11.710.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43112.54-48.19%
Shoplifting4124.44-22.64%
Public order2823.30-22.22%
Other theft2715.91-20.59%
Anti-social behaviour1415.3555.56%
Theft from the person97.96-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.12-12.50%
Burglary73.98-50.00%
Drugs53.98-37.50%
Bicycle theft52.84-44.44%
Robbery42.84-50.00%
Vehicle crime42.27-33.33%
Other crime32.2750.00%
Possession of weapons11.710.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83159.15-12.63%
Shoplifting5347.18-27.40%
Public order3630.120.00%
Other theft3420.4613.33%
Burglary1419.330.00%
Theft from the person107.96-62.96%
Bicycle theft95.6812.50%
Anti-social behaviour95.12-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson85.1214.29%
Drugs84.55100.00%
Robbery84.55-11.11%
Vehicle crime64.55-33.33%
Other crime23.41-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95190.41-5.00%
Shoplifting7354.0092.11%
Public order3641.4920.00%
Other theft3020.46-26.83%
Theft from the person2717.0592.86%
Burglary1415.3540.00%
Anti-social behaviour147.9640.00%
Vehicle crime97.9650.00%
Robbery95.1280.00%
Bicycle theft85.12-52.94%
Criminal damage and arson74.55-46.15%
Possession of weapons63.9850.00%
Drugs43.41-42.86%
Other crime32.27-40.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences100170.520.00%
Other theft4156.840.00%
Shoplifting3823.300.00%
Public order3021.600.00%
Bicycle theft1717.050.00%
Theft from the person149.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson137.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour107.390.00%
Burglary105.680.00%
Drugs75.680.00%
Vehicle crime63.980.00%
Robbery53.410.00%
Other crime52.840.00%
Possession of weapons42.840.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 126 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20247
July 20248
June 202413
May 20247
April 202416
March 20247
February 20243
January 20247
December 202314
November 202314
October 202310

A total of 67 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20246
June 20247
May 20248
April 20243
March 20247
February 20245
January 20244
December 20238
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 335 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202428
July 202425
June 202419
May 202425
April 202427
March 202421
February 202429
January 202427
December 202334
November 202330
October 202341

A total of 953 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 79.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202488
August 202496
July 202481
June 202456
May 202482
April 202483
March 202474
February 202472
January 202443
December 202383
November 202395
October 2023100

A total of 119 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
July 20248
June 202419
May 20247
April 202411
March 20245
February 202411
January 20245
December 20239
November 20238
October 202317

A total of 92 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202414
July 20246
June 20246
May 20242
April 202413
March 202411
February 20248
January 20244
December 20236
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 533 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202479
August 202444
July 202422
June 202439
May 202442
April 202442
March 202441
February 202419
January 202441
December 202353
November 202373
October 202338

A total of 125 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 202412
June 20248
May 202411
April 20246
March 20248
February 202413
January 202414
December 20239
November 202314
October 202310

A total of 405 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202443
July 202432
June 202434
May 202433
April 202426
March 202444
February 202426
January 202428
December 202336
November 202336
October 202330

A total of 78 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20246
June 20249
May 20246
April 20247
March 20247
February 20247
January 20245
December 20238
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 143 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20247
June 202411
May 202412
April 202412
March 20246
February 202424
January 20249
December 202310
November 202327
October 202314

A total of 42 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20248
June 20244
May 20248
April 20243
March 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 30 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 115 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20248
July 20243
June 202411
May 202413
April 20249
March 202412
February 202411
January 20247
December 20238
November 20237
October 202313

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LS1 3HB 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
    Total39
    Shoplifting18
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft4
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Hospital
    Total32
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Burglary7
    Other theft4
    Public order4
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total24
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Burglary2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total19
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Vehicle crime3
    Public order3
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft2
    Shoplifting1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Park Square East
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order5
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Alexander Street
    Total11
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Oxford Row
    Total10
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Public order3
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Calverley Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences9
  • 10. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. East Parade
    Total7
    Burglary3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. St George'S Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft1
  • 14. Butts Court
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 15. Willow Terrace Road
    Total6
    Other theft5
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Queen Square
    Total5
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Blundell Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Portland Crescent
    Total4
    Public order3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Providence Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Police Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Churchill Gardens
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Jacob Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Wade Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Merrion Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. The Headrow
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 26. Lofthouse Terrace
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Brunswick Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Belgrave Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. South Parade
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Upper Basinghall Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1