LS14 5BX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS14 5BX

LS14 5BX, Leeds has recorded a total of 59 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.93 per 1,000 population. This LS14 5BX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LS14 postcode area, which has experienced 588 crimes and a crime rate of 14.94 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LS14 5BX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS14 5BX, encompassing approximately 3952 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LS14 5BX area, explore the LS14 5BX Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the LS14 5BX area, visit the LS14 5BX House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)

LS14 5BX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whinmoor Way with total crimes: 8
  • Stanks Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Langbar Garth with total crimes: 3

LS14 5BX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.93-50.00%
Public order84.05100.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.0233.33%
Shoplifting72.02-65.00%
Other theft51.77400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.27-33.33%
Burglary31.010.00%
Other crime30.760.00%
Drugs20.76100.00%
Vehicle crime20.51100.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3219.2345.45%
Shoplifting208.1081.82%
Criminal damage and arson65.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.52-53.85%
Public order41.52-42.86%
Burglary31.01-66.67%
Drugs10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Other theft10.25-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2220.49-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour135.5718.18%
Shoplifting113.29-31.25%
Burglary92.7828.57%
Public order72.28133.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.770.00%
Other crime51.52400.00%
Other theft51.2725.00%
Vehicle crime11.27-50.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2418.98-36.84%
Shoplifting166.07128.57%
Anti-social behaviour114.05175.00%
Burglary72.78250.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.77-14.29%
Other theft41.520.00%
Public order31.01-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.760.00%
Drugs10.51-50.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3818.4765.22%
Criminal damage and arson79.6116.67%
Shoplifting71.77-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.77-33.33%
Other theft41.01300.00%
Public order41.0133.33%
Burglary21.01100.00%
Other crime20.51-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.51100.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.679.52%
Shoplifting145.82-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson63.5450.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.52500.00%
Other crime31.5250.00%
Public order30.76-40.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%
Burglary10.25-66.67%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2416.70100.00%
Violence and sexual offences216.0710.53%
Public order55.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.27-63.64%
Burglary31.0150.00%
Other crime20.76100.00%
Other theft20.51-50.00%
Robbery20.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.69-13.64%
Shoplifting124.819.09%
Criminal damage and arson113.04450.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.78150.00%
Public order51.27-37.50%
Other theft41.270.00%
Vehicle crime31.0150.00%
Burglary20.760.00%
Other crime10.51-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.42-48.84%
Shoplifting115.57-45.00%
Public order82.7833.33%
Other crime42.020.00%
Vehicle crime21.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.51-50.00%
Burglary20.51-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.51-60.00%
Robbery20.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4322.2679.17%
Shoplifting2010.8817.65%
Public order65.06500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.52-37.50%
Other theft51.27400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.270.00%
Burglary31.010.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences2414.67-31.43%
Shoplifting176.07-26.09%
Criminal damage and arson84.30-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour42.02-55.56%
Bicycle theft11.010.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Drugs10.25-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Public order10.25-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3524.2925.00%
Shoplifting238.8635.29%
Criminal damage and arson135.8262.50%
Anti-social behaviour93.2912.50%
Public order62.28-25.00%
Burglary41.52-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.01200.00%
Drugs20.760.00%
Other crime10.51-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2821.250.00%
Shoplifting177.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.020.00%
Public order82.020.00%
Burglary72.020.00%
Other theft31.770.00%
Other crime20.760.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20246
June 20246
May 20247
April 20246
March 20244
February 202411
January 20242
December 20235
November 20238
October 202313
September 20238

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20247
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20245
February 20245
January 20248
December 20236
November 20231
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 347 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.69 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202432
July 202422
June 202424
May 202438
April 202423
March 202421
February 202419
January 202422
December 202343
November 202324
October 202335
September 202328

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 202413
June 202411
May 20244
April 20246
March 20241
February 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
December 20235
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20249
June 20247
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 199 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.31 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202420
July 202411
June 202416
May 20247
April 202414
March 202424
February 202412
January 202411
December 202320
November 202317
October 202323
September 202317

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20242
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LS14 5BX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Whinmoor Way
    Total8
    Shoplifting7
    Public order1
  • 2. Stanks Drive
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Langbar Garth
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Brayton Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Sledmere Garth
    Total3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 6. Farndale Place
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Sherburn Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Brayton Grove
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Langbar Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Langbar Green
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 12. Farndale Garth
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Mill Green Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Swarcliffe Bank
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Woodview Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Farndale Square
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. St Gabriel Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Langbar Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Langbar Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Langbar Approach
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Sherburn Row
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Sledmere Square
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Mill Green Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Stanks Lane North
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 25. Swarcliffe Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Brayton Approach
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Brayton Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Brayton Green
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 29. St Benedict Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1