LS1 4LA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS1 4LA

LS1 4LA, Leeds has recorded a total of 83 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 125.75 per 1,000 population. This LS1 4LA 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 4LA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS1 4LA, encompassing approximately 660 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LS1 4LA area, explore the LS1 4LA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Vehicle crime: (24) incidents (-29.41% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (30.77% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)

LS1 4LA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 19
  • Rutland Mount with total crimes: 9
  • Queen Street with total crimes: 6

LS1 4LA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime24125.75-29.41%
Violence and sexual offences1736.3630.77%
Shoplifting925.7680.00%
Public order813.6433.33%
Other theft712.12-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson410.61-42.86%
Drugs46.06300.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.0633.33%
Burglary36.06-25.00%
Other crime14.55-66.67%
Theft from the person11.520.00%
Possession of weapons11.520.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime34136.3670.00%
Violence and sexual offences1351.51-13.33%
Other theft819.70-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson712.1216.67%
Public order610.61100.00%
Shoplifting59.09-16.67%
Burglary47.58100.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.060.00%
Bicycle theft34.55200.00%
Other crime34.550.00%
Robbery24.55-33.33%
Drugs13.030.00%
Possession of weapons11.520.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime20113.63150.00%
Violence and sexual offences1530.30-16.67%
Other theft1222.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson618.180.00%
Shoplifting69.09-50.00%
Robbery39.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.55-66.67%
Public order34.55-57.14%
Burglary24.55-66.67%
Theft from the person23.030.00%
Bicycle theft13.03-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.520.00%
Drugs11.520.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences18119.6950.00%
Shoplifting1227.27300.00%
Anti-social behaviour918.18350.00%
Vehicle crime813.64-46.67%
Public order712.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson610.61500.00%
Burglary69.0950.00%
Other theft69.09-57.14%
Robbery39.090.00%
Bicycle theft24.55-33.33%
Other crime13.03-66.67%
Possession of weapons11.520.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime15107.5725.00%
Other theft1422.73133.33%
Violence and sexual offences1221.21-33.33%
Public order718.18133.33%
Drugs610.610.00%
Burglary49.09300.00%
Other crime36.0650.00%
Bicycle theft34.5550.00%
Shoplifting34.55-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour24.55-75.00%
Theft from the person13.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.52-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1898.48-14.29%
Vehicle crime1227.2733.33%
Anti-social behaviour818.18100.00%
Shoplifting812.12300.00%
Other theft612.12-33.33%
Public order39.09-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.55-50.00%
Bicycle theft24.55-50.00%
Other crime23.03100.00%
Burglary13.03-85.71%
Robbery11.52-50.00%
Theft from the person11.520.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21110.6040.00%
Other theft931.82-18.18%
Vehicle crime913.64-47.06%
Burglary713.6416.67%
Public order610.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson69.09-14.29%
Bicycle theft49.0933.33%
Anti-social behaviour46.06300.00%
Robbery26.06100.00%
Shoplifting23.03-80.00%
Possession of weapons13.030.00%
Theft from the person11.520.00%
Other crime11.520.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime17116.66112.50%
Violence and sexual offences1525.76-16.67%
Other theft1122.73-8.33%
Shoplifting1016.67400.00%
Criminal damage and arson715.1516.67%
Burglary610.6150.00%
Bicycle theft39.090.00%
Public order34.55-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour14.550.00%
Theft from the person11.52-66.67%
Robbery11.520.00%
Drugs11.520.00%
Other crime11.52-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences18101.510.00%
Other theft1227.27100.00%
Vehicle crime818.18-55.56%
Public order812.1214.29%
Criminal damage and arson612.12500.00%
Burglary49.09-50.00%
Theft from the person36.060.00%
Other crime34.550.00%
Shoplifting24.55-87.50%
Robbery13.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.52-87.50%
Possession of weapons11.520.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime18143.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences1827.27-25.00%
Shoplifting1627.276.67%
Burglary824.2414.29%
Anti-social behaviour812.12100.00%
Public order712.12-12.50%
Other theft610.61-53.85%
Bicycle theft59.0966.67%
Drugs47.58100.00%
Theft from the person36.06200.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.55-90.91%
Robbery11.520.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24165.1420.00%
Vehicle crime1836.3663.64%
Shoplifting1527.27275.00%
Other theft1322.7362.50%
Criminal damage and arson1119.7057.14%
Public order816.67-11.11%
Burglary712.12-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour410.610.00%
Bicycle theft36.0650.00%
Other crime34.550.00%
Drugs24.550.00%
Theft from the person13.03-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20124.240.00%
Burglary1230.300.00%
Vehicle crime1118.180.00%
Public order916.670.00%
Other theft813.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson712.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour410.610.00%
Theft from the person46.060.00%
Shoplifting46.060.00%
Bicycle theft26.060.00%
Robbery13.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20247
June 20246
May 20246
April 20241
March 20243
February 20246
January 20247
December 20236
November 20231
October 202311
September 20237

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
April 20246
January 20241
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 75 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20246
June 20243
May 20247
April 20247
March 20243
February 20246
January 20243
December 20238
November 20237
October 20238
September 20239

A total of 112 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20248
June 202412
May 20246
April 202414
March 20246
February 20249
January 202411
December 202312
November 20236
October 202313
September 20238

A total of 194 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202424
July 202434
June 202420
May 20248
April 202415
March 202412
February 20249
January 202417
December 20238
November 202318
October 202318
September 202311

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20249
April 20242
March 20248
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20238
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 209 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 202413
June 202415
May 202418
April 202412
March 202418
February 202421
January 202415
December 202318
November 202318
October 202324
September 202320

A total of 64 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20246
April 20244
March 20241
February 20247
January 20246
December 20234
November 20238
October 20237
September 202312

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 92 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20245
June 20246
May 202412
April 20243
March 20248
February 20242
January 202410
December 20232
November 202316
October 202315
September 20234

A total of 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total19
    Vehicle crime14
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Rutland Mount
    Total9
    Shoplifting9
  • 3. Queen Street
    Total6
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Cavendish Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Somers Place
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. St Andrew'S Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Canal Place
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Public order1
  • 8. Gotts Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 9. Little Queen Street
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Marlborough Towers
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 11. Wellington Bridge Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Fountain Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Abbey Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Cropper Gate
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Wellington Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Grove Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. A58
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Back Claremont Terrace
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Claremont Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Belmont Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Hanover Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Grace Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. West Way
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Park Lane
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 26. Back Burley Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Denison Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. West Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Bingley Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Consort Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1