BIRCH CRESCENT, LS15 7SU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS15 7SU

BIRCH CRESCENT, LS15 7SU, Leeds has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.97 per 1,000 population. This LS15 7SU 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 7SU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS15 7SU, encompassing approximately 3411 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)

LS15 7SU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hunters Way with total crimes: 6
  • Primrose Garth with total crimes: 4
  • Woodman Street with total crimes: 3

BIRCH CRESCENT, LS15 7SU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.9750.00%
Public order63.52100.00%
Shoplifting61.7620.00%
Other theft21.76100.00%
Other crime20.59100.00%
Robbery20.590.00%
Vehicle crime20.59100.00%
Burglary10.59-50.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.74-63.64%
Shoplifting52.34-37.50%
Public order31.47-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.880.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-75.00%
Other theft10.29-66.67%
Other crime10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.66120.00%
Shoplifting86.45700.00%
Public order72.3475.00%
Vehicle crime42.05300.00%
Other theft31.1750.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59100.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.16-23.08%
Public order42.93-42.86%
Other theft21.17-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-66.67%
Shoplifting10.29-75.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.6718.18%
Public order73.81133.33%
Shoplifting42.05-20.00%
Other theft31.17-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.91-45.00%
Shoplifting53.220.00%
Other theft41.47100.00%
Public order31.17200.00%
Vehicle crime20.88100.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.02185.71%
Other crime105.86900.00%
Shoplifting52.9325.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.470.00%
Other theft20.59100.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.57-41.67%
Shoplifting42.05-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59100.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.79-7.69%
Public order53.5225.00%
Shoplifting51.47150.00%
Drugs31.4750.00%
Other theft20.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.7962.50%
Public order43.810.00%
Burglary31.170.00%
Drugs20.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.59100.00%
Shoplifting20.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.690.00%
Burglary32.340.00%
Other theft10.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20247
June 20244
May 20247
April 20243
March 20241
January 20245
December 20234

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 136 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
July 202422
June 202410
May 202413
April 202411
March 202420
February 20247
January 202412
December 202313
November 20238

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 202410
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20248
June 20241
May 20244
April 20245
March 20245
February 20244
January 20245
December 20232

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
February 20242
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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
July 20241
December 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LS15 7SU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hunters Way
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Robbery1
  • 2. Primrose Garth
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Woodman Street
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. School Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Pinfold Square
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 6. The Crescent
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Templestowe Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Primrose Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Field End Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Field End Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Field End
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Field End Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Primrose Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Halton Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Back Graveley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Cricklegate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Mayfield Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Wilfred Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Cross Green Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1