LS14 5LZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS14 5LZ

LS14 5LZ, Leeds has recorded a total of 65 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.60 per 1,000 population. This LS14 5LZ 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 5LZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS14 5LZ, encompassing approximately 4165 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-23.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)

LS14 5LZ 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
  • Ash Tree Approach with total crimes: 4

LS14 5LZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.60-23.33%
Anti-social behaviour95.5212.50%
Public order72.1640.00%
Shoplifting71.68-65.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.68-50.00%
Other theft31.20200.00%
Burglary30.7250.00%
Other crime30.720.00%
Drugs20.72100.00%
Vehicle crime20.48100.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3018.9636.36%
Shoplifting207.2081.82%
Criminal damage and arson104.8066.67%
Anti-social behaviour82.40-33.33%
Public order51.92-16.67%
Burglary21.20-80.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Other theft10.24-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2218.00-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour125.2820.00%
Shoplifting112.88-31.25%
Burglary102.6442.86%
Criminal damage and arson62.4020.00%
Public order61.44200.00%
Other crime41.44300.00%
Other theft30.96200.00%
Vehicle crime10.72-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2817.76-20.00%
Shoplifting166.72166.67%
Anti-social behaviour103.84150.00%
Burglary72.4075.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.68-37.50%
Vehicle crime31.200.00%
Public order20.72-66.67%
Drugs10.48-66.67%
Other crime10.24-50.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3517.7645.83%
Criminal damage and arson88.4033.33%
Public order61.92500.00%
Shoplifting61.44-57.14%
Burglary41.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.96-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.96200.00%
Drugs30.720.00%
Other theft20.720.00%
Other crime20.48-50.00%
Robbery10.480.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.929.09%
Shoplifting145.76-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson63.36100.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.44200.00%
Other crime41.44100.00%
Burglary20.96-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Public order10.24-80.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2416.32100.00%
Violence and sexual offences225.7637.50%
Burglary55.2866.67%
Public order51.2025.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.20-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.72-50.00%
Other crime20.480.00%
Robbery20.480.00%
Other theft10.48-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.72-20.00%
Shoplifting123.8420.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.88200.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.16100.00%
Public order40.96-42.86%
Burglary30.9650.00%
Other theft30.720.00%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.96-44.44%
Shoplifting104.80-50.00%
Public order72.4075.00%
Other crime41.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.96-57.14%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.48-33.33%
Burglary20.48100.00%
Robbery20.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3618.2424.14%
Shoplifting208.6417.65%
Criminal damage and arson74.80-12.50%
Public order41.68100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.960.00%
Other theft30.72200.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2915.12-3.33%
Shoplifting176.96-15.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.08-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour31.92-75.00%
Public order20.72-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Drugs10.24-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3021.850.00%
Shoplifting207.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.880.00%
Public order62.640.00%
Burglary41.440.00%
Vehicle crime30.960.00%
Drugs20.720.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 315 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202430
July 202422
June 202428
May 202435
April 202424
March 202422
February 202416
January 202420
December 202336
November 202329
October 202330

A total of 81 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 20246
June 20245
May 20248
April 20246
March 20243
February 20249
January 20243
December 20237
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 3 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
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20246
June 20242
May 20246
April 20241
March 20245
February 20244
January 20247
December 20234
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 202412
June 202410
May 20244
April 20246
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 202312

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 202410
June 20247
May 20244
April 20242
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
October 20234

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 177 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.75 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 20246
April 202414
March 202424
February 202412
January 202410
December 202320
November 202317
October 202320

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20242
January 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LS14 5LZ 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. Ash Tree Approach
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Langbar Garth
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Brayton Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Sledmere Garth
    Total3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 7. Farndale Place
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Sherburn Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Brayton Grove
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Langbar Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Langbar Green
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Farndale Garth
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Swarcliffe Bank
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Woodview Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Farndale Square
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. St Matthew Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Ash Tree Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Pennwell Green
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Ainsley Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Fawdon Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. St Gabriel Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Langbar Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Langbar Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Langbar Approach
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Sledmere Square
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Mill Green Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Stanks Lane North
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 28. Swarcliffe Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Brayton Approach
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Brayton Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1