LS15 8JS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS15 8JS

LS15 8JS, Leeds has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.30 per 1,000 population. This LS15 8JS 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 8JS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS15 8JS, encompassing approximately 2718 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LS15 8JS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dennil Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Swarcliffe Green with total crimes: 3
  • Swarcliffe Drive (East) with total crimes: 3

LS15 8JS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.30166.67%
Criminal damage and arson45.89100.00%
Other theft21.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.74-33.33%
Public order10.74-80.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-66.67%
Burglary10.370.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.09-40.00%
Public order52.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.840.00%
Vehicle crime31.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.10100.00%
Robbery10.740.00%
Burglary10.37-66.67%
Other crime10.370.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.6242.86%
Burglary33.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.10-25.00%
Possession of weapons11.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.89-56.25%
Anti-social behaviour42.58300.00%
Burglary31.47-25.00%
Other theft21.100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.2023.08%
Burglary45.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.47-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.93-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour44.7833.33%
Burglary41.4733.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.47-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Other theft10.37-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.7788.89%
Criminal damage and arson36.25-25.00%
Other theft31.10200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.100.00%
Burglary31.100.00%
Vehicle crime21.10100.00%
Public order10.740.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.62-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson43.31100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.47-57.14%
Other theft11.100.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.3040.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.15250.00%
Burglary32.58200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.10100.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.68-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.74-50.00%
Burglary10.37-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-66.67%

In November 2023, 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 offences108.8325.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.68-42.86%
Public order31.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.10-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.10100.00%
Burglary20.740.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.40-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour72.9475.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.58100.00%
Public order31.4750.00%
Other theft31.10200.00%
Burglary21.10100.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.470.00%
Public order20.740.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 149 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.46 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20246
July 202410
June 20247
May 202416
April 202413
March 202417
February 20249
January 202414
December 202310
November 202310
October 20238
September 202313

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

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20247
December 20232
November 20234
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20231

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Dennil Crescent
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Swarcliffe Green
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Swarcliffe Drive (East)
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Stanks Garth
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Penda'S Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Eastwood Nook
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Swardale Green
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Sandiford Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. The Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Grafton Villa'S
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Victoria Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Penda'S Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Penda'S Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Sandiford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Sandbed Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Manston Approach
    Total1
    Burglary1