LS15 8GG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS15 8GG

LS15 8GG, Leeds has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 38.84 per 1,000 population. This LS15 8GG 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 8GG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS15 8GG, encompassing approximately 334 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

LS15 8GG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Approach with total crimes: 7
  • Thorpe Park Approach with total crimes: 3
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 1

LS15 8GG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting438.84100.00%
Anti-social behaviour311.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences28.96-66.67%
Bicycle theft15.980.00%
Public order12.990.00%
Other theft12.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.990.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences632.87100.00%
Anti-social behaviour317.9350.00%
Shoplifting28.96-66.67%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting656.77-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences317.93-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour28.96100.00%
Other theft25.980.00%
Other crime25.98100.00%
Theft from the person15.980.00%
Burglary12.990.00%
Robbery12.990.00%
Bicycle theft12.990.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting753.7875.00%
Violence and sexual offences420.91300.00%
Other theft211.95-33.33%
Burglary15.980.00%
Possession of weapons12.990.00%
Bicycle theft12.990.00%
Other crime12.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.990.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting447.8033.33%
Vehicle crime411.95300.00%
Other theft311.950.00%
Public order28.96100.00%
Bicycle theft15.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.99-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting329.88-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour28.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.980.00%
Vehicle crime12.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.990.00%
Burglary12.990.00%
Public order12.99-66.67%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1262.740.00%
Public order335.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour28.96-50.00%
Other theft15.980.00%
Theft from the person12.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.990.00%
Bicycle theft12.990.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1253.78500.00%
Anti-social behaviour435.85100.00%
Other theft111.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.990.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour220.91100.00%
Shoplifting25.98-50.00%
Other theft15.980.00%
Other crime12.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.990.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences544.8266.67%
Shoplifting414.94-60.00%
Public order311.9550.00%
Anti-social behaviour18.96-80.00%
Other theft12.990.00%
Other crime12.990.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1068.72-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour529.88400.00%
Violence and sexual offences314.940.00%
Public order28.96100.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.980.00%
Burglary12.990.00%
Vehicle crime12.990.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1262.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences335.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour18.960.00%
Drugs12.990.00%
Public order12.990.00%
Vehicle crime12.990.00%
Burglary12.990.00%
Other theft12.990.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20246
June 20247
May 20244
April 20243
March 202412
February 202412
January 20242
December 20234
November 202310
October 202312

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 29 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20244
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LS15 8GG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Park Approach
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Thorpe Park Approach
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Barrington Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1