LS1 4SW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS1 4SW

LS1 4SW, Leeds has recorded a total of 134 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 59.96 per 1,000 population. This LS1 4SW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LS1 postcode area, which has experienced 681 crimes and a crime rate of 136.53 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LS1 4SW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS1 4SW, encompassing approximately 2234 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Vehicle crime: (33) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-4.55% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (-14.29% decrease)

LS1 4SW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 26
  • Park Square East with total crimes: 15
  • Britannia Street with total crimes: 13

LS1 4SW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime3359.9683.33%
Violence and sexual offences2114.77-4.55%
Shoplifting129.40-14.29%
Other theft115.37-31.25%
Burglary104.92-47.37%
Public order104.47-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour74.4775.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.13-22.22%
Bicycle theft63.13100.00%
Other crime52.6866.67%
Drugs52.24-37.50%
Possession of weapons32.2450.00%
Robbery21.34-50.00%
Theft from the person20.89-60.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2263.99-12.00%
Burglary199.84216.67%
Vehicle crime188.50260.00%
Other theft168.0533.33%
Public order167.1633.33%
Shoplifting147.16-39.13%
Criminal damage and arson96.2612.50%
Drugs84.03700.00%
Theft from the person53.5866.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.24-66.67%
Robbery41.79-20.00%
Bicycle theft31.79-66.67%
Other crime31.34-40.00%
Possession of weapons21.34100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2556.83-16.67%
Shoplifting2311.199.52%
Anti-social behaviour1210.291100.00%
Other theft125.37-40.00%
Public order125.37-25.00%
Bicycle theft95.37200.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.03166.67%
Burglary63.58-45.45%
Vehicle crime52.68-28.57%
Other crime52.24150.00%
Robbery52.24150.00%
Theft from the person32.24200.00%
Drugs11.34-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3054.1411.11%
Shoplifting2113.42110.00%
Other theft209.40122.22%
Public order168.95166.67%
Burglary117.16175.00%
Vehicle crime74.92-46.15%
Drugs43.13100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.79-25.00%
Bicycle theft31.3450.00%
Other crime21.340.00%
Robbery20.89100.00%
Theft from the person10.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-88.89%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2740.27-35.71%
Vehicle crime1312.08116.67%
Shoplifting105.82100.00%
Other theft94.47-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.0380.00%
Public order64.03-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.68-20.00%
Burglary41.79-42.86%
Bicycle theft21.79-33.33%
Drugs20.890.00%
Other crime20.89100.00%
Theft from the person10.89-80.00%
Robbery10.45-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4246.5455.56%
Other theft1018.79-9.09%
Public order104.4742.86%
Burglary74.470.00%
Vehicle crime63.13-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.6866.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.24-16.67%
Shoplifting52.24-64.29%
Theft from the person52.24400.00%
Bicycle theft32.24-25.00%
Robbery31.34200.00%
Possession of weapons21.340.00%
Other crime10.89-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2742.51-38.64%
Shoplifting1412.0816.67%
Other theft116.2610.00%
Vehicle crime94.9228.57%
Public order74.03-65.00%
Burglary73.13-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson63.13-33.33%
Bicycle theft42.68100.00%
Other crime31.7950.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.34200.00%
Drugs21.34-33.33%
Theft from the person10.89-75.00%
Robbery10.45-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4457.7262.96%
Public order2019.6942.86%
Shoplifting128.95-40.00%
Other theft105.37150.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.47350.00%
Burglary84.03-11.11%
Vehicle crime73.580.00%
Robbery63.13200.00%
Theft from the person42.68-20.00%
Drugs31.79-40.00%
Bicycle theft21.34-60.00%
Other crime20.89100.00%
Possession of weapons10.89-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-87.50%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2749.67-34.15%
Shoplifting2012.08-39.39%
Public order148.95-22.22%
Burglary96.2612.50%
Anti-social behaviour84.03166.67%
Vehicle crime73.58-46.15%
Bicycle theft53.130.00%
Theft from the person52.2466.67%
Drugs52.2466.67%
Other theft42.24-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson21.79-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.890.00%
Robbery20.89-66.67%
Other crime10.89-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4168.0236.67%
Shoplifting3318.3557.14%
Public order1814.7738.46%
Vehicle crime138.0530.00%
Burglary85.82-65.22%
Other theft73.58-30.00%
Robbery63.13500.00%
Bicycle theft52.68150.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.24-44.44%
Other crime52.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.24-25.00%
Drugs31.340.00%
Theft from the person31.34-66.67%
Possession of weapons21.340.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3059.07-21.05%
Burglary2313.4291.67%
Shoplifting2110.2910.53%
Public order139.40-7.14%
Vehicle crime105.82-44.44%
Other theft104.47-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson94.4712.50%
Theft from the person94.03125.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.03-66.67%
Bicycle theft21.79100.00%
Robbery10.89-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3863.095.56%
Shoplifting1917.00137.50%
Vehicle crime188.5050.00%
Public order148.050.00%
Burglary126.2650.00%
Anti-social behaviour125.3720.00%
Other theft115.37-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson84.92166.67%
Theft from the person43.58-33.33%
Robbery21.79100.00%
Other crime10.890.00%
Drugs10.45-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.45-66.67%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3654.140.00%
Public order1416.110.00%
Other theft136.260.00%
Vehicle crime125.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.370.00%
Shoplifting84.470.00%
Burglary83.580.00%
Theft from the person63.580.00%
Drugs42.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.790.00%
Bicycle theft31.340.00%
Possession of weapons21.340.00%
Robbery10.890.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 158 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202433
June 202418
May 20245
April 20247
March 202413
February 20246
January 20249
December 20237
November 20237
October 202313
September 202310
August 202318
July 202312

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20244
May 202412
April 20241
March 20249
February 20245
January 20243
December 20231
November 20238
October 20233
September 20234
August 202312
July 202310

A total of 48 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20243
May 20249
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20235
September 20232
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 144 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202416
May 202412
April 202420
March 20249
February 202410
January 202411
December 202310
November 20234
October 20237
September 202310
August 202311
July 202313

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20249
May 20248
April 20243
March 20244
February 20245
January 20246
December 20239
November 20232
October 20235
September 20239
August 20238
July 20233

A total of 212 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.31 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 202414
May 202423
April 202421
March 202410
February 20245
January 202414
December 202312
November 202320
October 202333
September 202321
August 202319
July 20238

A total of 410 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.54 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202421
June 202422
May 202425
April 202430
March 202427
February 202442
January 202427
December 202344
November 202327
October 202341
September 202330
August 202338
July 202336

A total of 132 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.15 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 202419
May 20246
April 202411
March 20244
February 20247
January 20247
December 20238
November 20239
October 20238
September 202323
August 202312
July 20238

A total of 170 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 202416
May 202412
April 202416
March 20246
February 202410
January 20247
December 202320
November 202314
October 202318
September 202313
August 202314
July 202314

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20236
November 20232
October 20236
September 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20248
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
July 20232

A total of 49 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20245
January 20241
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233
September 20239
August 20234
July 20236

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total26
    Vehicle crime12
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Park Square East
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Britannia Street
    Total13
    Burglary4
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Oxford Row
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime2
    Possession of weapons2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 5. Rutland Mount
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 6. Croft'S Court
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Police Station
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Queen Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. Nightclub
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Somers Place
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Little Queen Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Wellington Place
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Drugs1
  • 14. St Paul'S Place
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 15. Hanover Lane
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Back Burley Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. West Street
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Wellington Bridge Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 19. Riverside Way
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 20. Thirsk Row
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Aire Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 22. A58
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 23. Belmont Grove
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. King Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Leighton Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Woodhouse Square
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Back Claremont Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. Hanover Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. West Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Burley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1