LS1 4JZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS1 4JZ

LS1 4JZ, Leeds has recorded a total of 552 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 385.36 per 1,000 population. This LS1 4JZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LS1 postcode area, which has experienced 697 crimes and a crime rate of 139.74 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LS1 4JZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS1 4JZ, encompassing approximately 1432 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (174) incidents (32.82% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (144) incidents (41.18% increase)
  • Public order: (52) incidents (-14.75% decrease)

LS1 4JZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 82
  • Duncan Street with total crimes: 75
  • Central Road with total crimes: 67

LS1 4JZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 174 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 144 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences174385.3632.82%
Shoplifting144121.4741.18%
Public order52100.53-14.75%
Other theft4836.30-12.73%
Anti-social behaviour2833.51-3.45%
Robbery2019.5525.00%
Theft from the person1913.96-44.12%
Drugs1413.26-39.13%
Vehicle crime129.779.09%
Criminal damage and arson118.38-42.11%
Burglary117.68-15.38%
Bicycle theft97.68-43.75%
Other crime66.2820.00%
Possession of weapons44.19-33.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 131 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 102 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences131363.72-18.12%
Shoplifting10291.45-10.53%
Public order6171.21-3.17%
Other theft5542.5941.03%
Theft from the person3438.403.03%
Anti-social behaviour2923.7411.54%
Drugs2320.25-11.54%
Criminal damage and arson1916.06-17.39%
Bicycle theft1613.2633.33%
Robbery1611.17-27.27%
Burglary1311.17-50.00%
Vehicle crime119.0810.00%
Possession of weapons67.68500.00%
Other crime54.1925.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 160 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 114 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences160390.255.26%
Shoplifting114111.70-7.32%
Public order6379.59-11.27%
Other theft3943.98-26.42%
Theft from the person3327.2322.22%
Burglary2623.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour2618.15-21.21%
Drugs2618.15-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson2318.1521.05%
Robbery2216.0657.14%
Bicycle theft1215.36-36.84%
Vehicle crime108.3825.00%
Other crime46.98100.00%
Possession of weapons12.79-90.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 152 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 123 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences152409.8010.14%
Shoplifting123106.11-9.56%
Public order7185.879.23%
Other theft5349.576.00%
Anti-social behaviour3337.0057.14%
Drugs3023.0436.36%
Theft from the person2720.94-30.77%
Burglary2618.85-29.73%
Bicycle theft1918.15111.11%
Criminal damage and arson1913.26-9.52%
Robbery1413.267.69%
Possession of weapons109.7711.11%
Vehicle crime86.98-11.11%
Other crime25.58-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 138 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 136 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138401.42-10.97%
Shoplifting13696.34-11.69%
Public order6594.943.17%
Other theft5045.38-5.66%
Theft from the person3934.9118.18%
Burglary3727.2376.19%
Drugs2225.83-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour2115.36-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson2114.6616.67%
Robbery1314.66-7.14%
Bicycle theft99.080.00%
Vehicle crime96.2880.00%
Possession of weapons96.2850.00%
Other crime66.28200.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 155 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 154 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155407.0013.97%
Shoplifting154108.2133.91%
Public order63107.51117.24%
Other theft5343.9843.24%
Theft from the person3337.00-17.50%
Drugs2623.04100.00%
Anti-social behaviour2418.15-4.00%
Burglary2116.75110.00%
Criminal damage and arson1814.6650.00%
Robbery1412.57100.00%
Bicycle theft99.7780.00%
Possession of weapons66.2850.00%
Vehicle crime54.190.00%
Other crime23.49-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 136 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 115 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136311.360.00%
Shoplifting11594.94-16.06%
Theft from the person4080.28-2.44%
Other theft3727.92-28.85%
Public order2925.83-43.14%
Anti-social behaviour2520.2513.64%
Drugs1317.45-53.57%
Criminal damage and arson129.08-33.33%
Burglary108.38-41.18%
Other crime86.9814.29%
Robbery75.58-56.25%
Bicycle theft54.89-16.67%
Vehicle crime53.49-16.67%
Possession of weapons43.49-20.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 137 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 136 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting137378.3833.01%
Violence and sexual offences13695.64-33.66%
Other theft5294.94-18.75%
Public order5136.30-19.05%
Theft from the person4135.60-4.65%
Drugs2828.6227.27%
Anti-social behaviour2219.55-4.35%
Criminal damage and arson1815.36-43.75%
Burglary1712.57-41.38%
Robbery1611.8714.29%
Other crime711.170.00%
Vehicle crime64.890.00%
Bicycle theft64.19-40.00%
Possession of weapons54.1966.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 205 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 103 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences205435.6349.64%
Shoplifting103143.11-18.90%
Other theft6471.9112.28%
Public order6344.681.61%
Theft from the person4343.984.88%
Criminal damage and arson3230.0218.52%
Burglary2922.34-27.50%
Anti-social behaviour2320.25-8.00%
Drugs2216.0615.79%
Robbery1415.36-26.32%
Bicycle theft109.77-33.33%
Other crime76.980.00%
Vehicle crime64.89-33.33%
Possession of weapons34.19-25.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 137 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 127 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137411.19-23.89%
Shoplifting12795.64-28.25%
Public order6288.666.90%
Other theft5743.28-21.92%
Theft from the person4139.79-2.38%
Burglary4028.6229.03%
Criminal damage and arson2727.92125.00%
Anti-social behaviour2518.854.17%
Drugs1917.4518.75%
Robbery1913.26-13.64%
Bicycle theft1513.26-25.00%
Vehicle crime910.47125.00%
Other crime76.2840.00%
Possession of weapons44.8933.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 180 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 177 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences180465.6524.14%
Shoplifting177125.6614.94%
Other theft73123.5715.87%
Public order5850.96-19.44%
Theft from the person4240.49-17.65%
Burglary3129.3219.23%
Anti-social behaviour2421.64-22.58%
Robbery2216.7522.22%
Bicycle theft2015.3666.67%
Drugs1613.96-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson1211.17-36.84%
Other crime58.38-28.57%
Vehicle crime43.49-76.47%
Possession of weapons32.79-57.14%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 154 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 145 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting154452.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences145107.510.00%
Public order72101.230.00%
Other theft6350.260.00%
Theft from the person5143.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour3135.600.00%
Burglary2621.640.00%
Drugs2618.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson1918.150.00%
Robbery1813.260.00%
Vehicle crime1712.570.00%
Bicycle theft1211.870.00%
Other crime78.380.00%
Possession of weapons74.890.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 102 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 202411
June 202410
May 20248
April 20249
March 20245
February 20245
January 20246
December 20236
November 20239
October 20234
September 202317

A total of 311 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202428
July 202429
June 202426
May 202433
April 202421
March 202424
February 202425
January 202422
December 202323
November 202325
October 202324
September 202331

A total of 710 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 59.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202452
July 202461
June 202463
May 202471
April 202465
March 202463
February 202429
January 202451
December 202363
November 202362
October 202358
September 202372

A total of 644 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202448
July 202455
June 202439
May 202453
April 202450
March 202453
February 202437
January 202452
December 202364
November 202357
October 202373
September 202363

A total of 142 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202416
June 202412
May 202419
April 20249
March 20249
February 20245
January 20246
December 202310
November 202315
October 202320
September 202312

A total of 265 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 202423
June 202426
May 202430
April 202422
March 202426
February 202413
January 202428
December 202322
November 202319
October 202316
September 202326

A total of 1586 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 132.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 177 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024144
July 2024102
June 2024114
May 2024123
April 2024136
March 2024154
February 2024115
January 2024137
December 2023103
November 2023127
October 2023177
September 2023154

A total of 443 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
July 202434
June 202433
May 202427
April 202439
March 202433
February 202440
January 202441
December 202343
November 202341
October 202342
September 202351

A total of 1849 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 154.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 205 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024174
July 2024131
June 2024160
May 2024152
April 2024138
March 2024155
February 2024136
January 2024136
December 2023205
November 2023137
October 2023180
September 2023145

A total of 66 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20246
March 20242
February 20248
January 20247
December 20237
November 20237
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 231 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 202419
June 202423
May 202419
April 202421
March 202418
February 202412
January 202418
December 202332
November 202327
October 202312
September 202319

A total of 287 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 202413
June 202426
May 202426
April 202437
March 202421
February 202410
January 202417
December 202329
November 202340
October 202331
September 202326

A total of 195 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
July 202416
June 202422
May 202414
April 202413
March 202414
February 20247
January 202416
December 202314
November 202319
October 202322
September 202318

A total of 62 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20246
June 20241
May 202410
April 20249
March 20246
February 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233
September 20237

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LS1 4JZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total82
    Shoplifting24
    Violence and sexual offences18
    Other theft10
    Public order9
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Robbery6
    Burglary3
    Other crime2
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Duncan Street
    Total75
    Violence and sexual offences33
    Public order12
    Other theft6
    Robbery5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs4
    Theft from the person4
    Vehicle crime3
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Central Road
    Total67
    Shoplifting49
    Public order4
    Robbery4
    Burglary2
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total63
    Shoplifting19
    Violence and sexual offences16
    Public order8
    Other theft4
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Nightclub
    Total50
    Violence and sexual offences33
    Other theft7
    Public order3
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Mill Hill
    Total41
    Shoplifting18
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Public order5
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Pitfall Street
    Total29
    Violence and sexual offences18
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total21
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Lower Basinghall Street
    Total19
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Leeds (Station)
    Total11
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Kendell Street
    Total11
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 12. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total9
    Shoplifting4
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 13. Croft'S Court
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Lands Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Queens'S Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
  • 16. Albion Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Butts Court
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Park Row
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Call Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 20. Thirsk Row
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
  • 21. Greek Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 22. Bedford Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 23. Water Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 24. Wharf Approach
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Aire Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Sovereign Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 27. Neville Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Meadow Lane
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 29. Victoria Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. King Charles Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1