LS15 8JB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS15 8JB

LS15 8JB, Leeds has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.73 per 1,000 population. This LS15 8JB 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 8JB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS15 8JB, encompassing approximately 3322 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LS15 8JB area, explore the LS15 8JB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

LS15 8JB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dennil Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Penda'S Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Manston Crescent with total crimes: 3

LS15 8JB 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.7320.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.61400.00%
Burglary51.51150.00%
Vehicle crime31.5150.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.90-50.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.62-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour43.01100.00%
Burglary21.20-77.78%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.4340.00%
Burglary94.21200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.71-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.02-52.38%
Anti-social behaviour33.01-25.00%
Burglary30.900.00%
Shoplifting20.90100.00%
Other theft10.60-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.5461.54%
Anti-social behaviour46.3233.33%
Burglary31.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.90200.00%
Other theft20.90100.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Shoplifting10.30-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.83-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour33.910.00%
Burglary30.900.00%
Vehicle crime20.90-33.33%
Shoplifting20.60100.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-50.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.8377.78%
Anti-social behaviour34.82-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.9050.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.90-60.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.32-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson52.71150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.51-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.20100.00%
Public order10.600.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.8340.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.810.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.52150.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.01-50.00%
Burglary10.60-50.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson44.52-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.20-71.43%
Public order31.20-57.14%
Burglary20.90-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.60-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.940.00%
Public order74.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.810.00%
Burglary41.510.00%
Drugs21.200.00%
Other theft20.600.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 147 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
July 202414
June 202410
May 202421
April 202413
March 202416
February 20249
January 202414
December 202310
November 20234
October 202314

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20246
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20249
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person 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 8JB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Dennil Crescent
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Penda'S Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Manston Crescent
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. South View
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Austhorpe Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Ring Road Cross Gates
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. East View
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Sandiford Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. The Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Penda'S Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Penda'S Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Sandiford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Sandbed Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Manston Approach
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Tranquility Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Beulah Terrace
    Total1
    Burglary1