THE OVAL, LS14 6AZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS14 6AZ

THE OVAL, LS14 6AZ, Leeds has recorded a total of 76 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.56 per 1,000 population. This LS14 6AZ 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 6AZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS14 6AZ, encompassing approximately 3095 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (14.81% increase)
  • Burglary: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

LS14 6AZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Borrowdale Terrace with total crimes: 16
  • Stainmore Close with total crimes: 9
  • Studfold View with total crimes: 6

THE OVAL, LS14 6AZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3124.5614.81%
Burglary1010.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.23-16.67%
Drugs63.230.00%
Vehicle crime41.94300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.2933.33%
Public order31.29-25.00%
Other theft30.970.00%
Other crime20.97-33.33%
Theft from the person10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2720.0317.39%
Criminal damage and arson128.72-14.29%
Burglary53.88-16.67%
Public order41.620.00%
Other crime31.29-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.97-40.00%
Other theft30.970.00%
Bicycle theft10.970.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2321.324.55%
Criminal damage and arson147.430.00%
Burglary64.52-33.33%
Vehicle crime51.94150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.6225.00%
Public order41.62-50.00%
Other crime41.29300.00%
Other theft31.29-50.00%
Drugs20.97100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2223.59-29.03%
Criminal damage and arson147.1155.56%
Burglary94.52125.00%
Public order82.9114.29%
Other theft62.58-14.29%
Shoplifting51.94150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.620.00%
Vehicle crime21.29-50.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Drugs10.32-75.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3123.5929.17%
Criminal damage and arson910.0250.00%
Other theft72.91250.00%
Public order72.26133.33%
Burglary42.26100.00%
Vehicle crime41.2933.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.29-42.86%
Drugs41.29300.00%
Shoplifting21.29100.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2416.80-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour77.7540.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.26-14.29%
Public order31.94-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.97-25.00%
Other theft20.97-66.67%
Burglary20.65-60.00%
Other crime20.650.00%
Shoplifting10.65-66.67%
Drugs10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2720.6817.39%
Criminal damage and arson78.7275.00%
Other theft62.260.00%
Public order61.9420.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.94400.00%
Burglary51.620.00%
Vehicle crime41.62100.00%
Shoplifting31.290.00%
Drugs10.970.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2316.15-23.33%
Other theft67.43-33.33%
Public order51.9425.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.620.00%
Shoplifting31.290.00%
Other crime30.97-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.65-75.00%
Drugs10.32-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3020.3511.11%
Other theft99.6950.00%
Drugs42.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.29-55.56%
Other crime41.29300.00%
Public order41.29-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour41.2933.33%
Vehicle crime21.29100.00%
Burglary20.65-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2720.03-3.57%
Criminal damage and arson98.7212.50%
Public order92.9128.57%
Other theft62.910.00%
Burglary41.94100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.29200.00%
Shoplifting10.970.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Other crime10.32-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2820.03-3.45%
Criminal damage and arson89.05-33.33%
Public order72.580.00%
Other theft62.26-14.29%
Other crime41.94100.00%
Drugs31.290.00%
Burglary20.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.65-75.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2921.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson129.370.00%
Public order73.880.00%
Other theft72.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.260.00%
Vehicle crime21.290.00%
Other crime20.650.00%
Shoplifting10.650.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
July 20246
June 20249
May 20244
April 20242
March 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20248
May 20247
April 20243
March 20246
February 20245
January 20244
December 20239
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20247
April 20242
March 20246
February 20246
January 20249
December 20236
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
April 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 322 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202427
July 202423
June 202422
May 202431
April 202424
March 202427
February 202423
January 202430
December 202327
November 202328
October 202329

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
November 20233

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 109 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202412
July 202414
June 202414
May 20249
April 20246
March 20247
February 20244
January 20244
December 20239
November 20238
October 202312

A total of 5 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
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244
April 20247
March 20245
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 5 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
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LS14 6AZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Borrowdale Terrace
    Total16
    Drugs4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
  • 2. Stainmore Close
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Studfold View
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Brathay Gardens
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Police Station
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 6. Mardale Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Bridle Path
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
  • 8. Maryfield Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Tarnside Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Foundry Mill Walk
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Somerville Avenue
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Maryfield Avenue
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Lyme Chase
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Foundry Mill Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Phoenix Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bridle Path Walk
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Stainmore Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. The Oval
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Somerville Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Somerville Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Somerville View
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Ironwood Approach
    Total1
    Other theft1