LS15 8QJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS15 8QJ

LS15 8QJ, Leeds has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.52 per 1,000 population. This LS15 8QJ 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 8QJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS15 8QJ, encompassing approximately 856 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LS15 8QJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Northwood Gardens with total crimes: 9
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Boundary Close with total crimes: 4

LS15 8QJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting824.520.00%
Public order39.340.00%
Burglary23.500.00%
Vehicle crime22.34100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.34-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.340.00%
Drugs11.170.00%
Other theft11.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting818.68-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences59.3466.67%
Vehicle crime15.840.00%
Other theft11.17-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.170.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting924.5280.00%
Other theft410.51-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences34.6750.00%
Public order23.50100.00%
Bicycle theft12.340.00%
Vehicle crime11.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.17-50.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft622.1950.00%
Shoplifting57.01-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour25.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.34-50.00%
Vehicle crime12.34-50.00%
Other crime11.170.00%
Robbery11.170.00%
Public order11.170.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1131.53120.00%
Other theft412.8433.33%
Violence and sexual offences44.67300.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.67100.00%
Vehicle crime22.34100.00%
Bicycle theft22.34100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.34-50.00%
Public order11.170.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting521.02-61.54%
Other theft35.8450.00%
Burglary23.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.34100.00%
Vehicle crime12.340.00%
Other crime11.170.00%
Public order11.17-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.17-66.67%
Bicycle theft11.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.170.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1331.5344.44%
Public order315.18-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.50200.00%
Other theft23.50-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences12.34-75.00%
Bicycle theft11.17-50.00%
Drugs11.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.17-50.00%
Other crime11.170.00%
Theft from the person11.170.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting931.5328.57%
Violence and sexual offences410.51100.00%
Public order44.67300.00%
Other theft34.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.50100.00%
Bicycle theft22.34100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.34-50.00%
Drugs11.17-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.170.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting724.520.00%
Other theft38.17200.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.50-33.33%
Drugs22.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.340.00%
Public order12.340.00%
Bicycle theft11.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.170.00%
Vehicle crime11.170.00%
Burglary11.170.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting718.6816.67%
Violence and sexual offences38.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.500.00%
Other theft12.34-50.00%
Other crime11.170.00%
Public order11.17-66.67%
Burglary11.170.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting617.52-68.42%
Violence and sexual offences37.01-62.50%
Public order33.5050.00%
Other theft23.50-33.33%
Vehicle crime12.340.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1947.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences822.190.00%
Burglary39.340.00%
Other theft33.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.500.00%
Public order22.340.00%
Vehicle crime12.340.00%
Other crime11.170.00%
Robbery11.170.00%
Possession of weapons11.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 107 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 20249
June 20245
May 202411
April 20245
March 202413
February 20249
January 20247
December 20237
November 20236
October 202319

A total of 38 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

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

  • 1. Northwood Gardens
    Total9
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Boundary Close
    Total4
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
  • 4. Back Barrowby View
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Austhorpe Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Stile Hill Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1