LS15 8LE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS15 8LE

LS15 8LE, Leeds has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.69 per 1,000 population. This LS15 8LE 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 8LE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS15 8LE, encompassing approximately 2166 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LS15 8LE 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 8LE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.6910.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.08300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.850.00%
Public order10.92-75.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-66.67%

In August 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 offences1011.54-23.08%
Public order44.610.00%
Burglary31.85200.00%
Vehicle crime31.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.38-50.00%
Robbery10.920.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%

In July 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 offences139.2344.44%
Anti-social behaviour46.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.850.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Burglary10.46-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.23-43.75%
Anti-social behaviour44.150.00%
Other theft31.850.00%
Burglary31.3850.00%
Public order11.380.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.54128.57%
Robbery37.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.380.00%
Burglary20.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.920.00%
Public order10.460.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.31-68.18%
Anti-social behaviour33.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.380.00%
Burglary20.92-33.33%
Public order10.92-75.00%
Other theft10.46-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2217.5457.14%
Public order410.15-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.850.00%
Burglary31.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.38-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.92100.00%
Other theft20.920.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.387.69%
Public order66.46500.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.7750.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.38-50.00%
Other theft21.38100.00%
Vehicle crime10.920.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.0830.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.00200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.77100.00%
Public order10.920.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

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 offences107.38-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour24.61-50.00%
Burglary10.92-50.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.4610.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.08-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.85-33.33%
Public order31.85-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.380.00%
Burglary20.920.00%
Bicycle theft10.920.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.15-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson64.61100.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.770.00%
Public order52.7766.67%
Other crime22.31100.00%
Other theft20.920.00%
Burglary20.92100.00%
Drugs10.920.00%
Robbery10.460.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.770.00%
Public order31.380.00%
Other crime11.380.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 163 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.54 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
July 202413
June 20249
May 202416
April 20247
March 202422
February 202414
January 202413
December 202310
November 202311
October 202310
September 202317

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20246
January 20241
November 20233
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20234
October 20236
September 20236

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 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 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 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
October 20231

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LS15 8LE 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. Sandiford Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. The Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Grafton Villa'S
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Victoria Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Adams Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Penda'S Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Penda'S Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Sandiford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1