LS15 0EW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS15 0EW

LS15 0EW, Leeds has recorded a total of 64 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.55 per 1,000 population. This LS15 0EW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LS15 postcode area, which has experienced 319 crimes and a crime rate of 8.97 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LS15 0EW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS15 0EW, encompassing approximately 2838 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (4.55% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)

LS15 0EW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wykebeck Place with total crimes: 11
  • Colby Rise with total crimes: 6
  • Westminster Crescent with total crimes: 5

LS15 0EW 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2322.554.55%
Shoplifting88.10-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.8216.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.47-25.00%
Burglary52.11150.00%
Other theft51.76400.00%
Other crime31.76200.00%
Public order31.06-57.14%
Robbery21.060.00%
Drugs10.70-50.00%
Theft from the person10.35-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2224.31-8.33%
Shoplifting127.7520.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.2333.33%
Public order72.82-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour62.470.00%
Burglary22.11100.00%
Theft from the person20.700.00%
Possession of weapons20.70100.00%
Drugs20.70100.00%
Robbery20.700.00%
Other theft10.70-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.35-66.67%
Other crime10.35-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2422.90-35.14%
Shoplifting108.4525.00%
Public order83.52100.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.8250.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.11-25.00%
Other theft32.11-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.060.00%
Other crime21.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.70-66.67%
Drugs10.350.00%
Burglary10.35-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3726.7732.14%
Criminal damage and arson813.03100.00%
Shoplifting82.820.00%
Other theft42.82-33.33%
Public order41.41-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.4133.33%
Burglary41.410.00%
Vehicle crime31.41-25.00%
Possession of weapons31.06200.00%
Drugs11.060.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2822.5527.27%
Shoplifting89.86100.00%
Other theft62.820.00%
Public order62.11200.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.11-60.00%
Vehicle crime41.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.4150.00%
Other crime31.060.00%
Drugs11.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2216.56-4.35%
Criminal damage and arson107.75-9.09%
Vehicle crime43.52-50.00%
Shoplifting41.41-69.23%
Anti-social behaviour21.41-60.00%
Public order20.70-71.43%
Theft from the person10.700.00%
Burglary10.35-50.00%
Drugs10.35-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2327.48-11.54%
Shoplifting138.108.33%
Criminal damage and arson114.58120.00%
Vehicle crime83.8760.00%
Public order72.8216.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.47-28.57%
Other theft51.7666.67%
Burglary21.76-71.43%
Drugs20.700.00%
Robbery10.700.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2626.078.33%
Shoplifting129.160.00%
Burglary74.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.47250.00%
Public order62.47200.00%
Vehicle crime52.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.76-16.67%
Other theft31.7650.00%
Drugs21.06-60.00%
Robbery10.70-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2425.0126.32%
Shoplifting128.450.00%
Burglary74.23250.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.47-14.29%
Drugs52.11150.00%
Vehicle crime51.760.00%
Other crime41.76100.00%
Public order21.41-33.33%
Other theft20.70-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.70100.00%
Robbery20.700.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1919.37-13.64%
Shoplifting126.69-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson74.23133.33%
Other theft52.470.00%
Public order31.76-50.00%
Drugs21.06100.00%
Robbery20.700.00%
Other crime20.700.00%
Burglary20.70100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.700.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2219.024.76%
Shoplifting177.7513.33%
Public order65.9920.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.11-62.50%
Other crime21.060.00%
Drugs10.70-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-83.33%
Burglary10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2123.950.00%
Shoplifting157.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.820.00%
Public order52.110.00%
Other theft41.760.00%
Vehicle crime41.410.00%
Drugs21.410.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20247
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 291 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202422
July 202424
June 202437
May 202428
April 202422
March 202423
February 202426
January 202424
December 202319
November 202322
October 202321

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
May 20243
March 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20247
January 20247
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20246
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
October 20234

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20246
June 20248
May 20244
April 202410
March 202411
February 20245
January 20246
December 20237
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20248
June 20244
May 20246
April 20242
March 20247
February 20246
January 20242
December 20233
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 131 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
July 202410
June 20248
May 20248
April 20244
March 202413
February 202412
January 202412
December 202312
November 202317
October 202315

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20248
February 20245
January 20245
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241

A total of 2 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LS15 0EW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Wykebeck Place
    Total11
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Colby Rise
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Westminster Crescent
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Wykebeck Avenue
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Sedbergh Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Wykebeck Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Freemantle Place
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Forber Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 9. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 10. Appleby Place
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Ingleton Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Sycamore Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Neville Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Bowland Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Boldmere Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Harefield East
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Carden Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Cartmell Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Wykebeck Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Selby Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Lucy Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 22. Tranter Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Dunhill Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Willow Well Road
    Total1
    Burglary1