LS15 8RQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS15 8RQ

LS15 8RQ, Leeds has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.93 per 1,000 population. This LS15 8RQ 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 8RQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS15 8RQ, encompassing approximately 1336 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-60.87% decrease)
  • Burglary: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)

LS15 8RQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Dennil Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Cross Gates Avenue with total crimes: 3

LS15 8RQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences929.93-60.87%
Burglary86.73300.00%
Vehicle crime75.99600.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.2466.67%
Other theft33.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.24100.00%
Other crime21.50100.00%
Shoplifting21.500.00%
Drugs11.500.00%
Robbery10.750.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2332.184.55%
Public order717.21133.33%
Other theft35.24-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.240.00%
Burglary22.24-80.00%
Other crime11.50-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.75-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Robbery10.750.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2241.91-8.33%
Burglary1016.4666.67%
Other crime57.48400.00%
Other theft53.74-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour53.74-16.67%
Public order33.7450.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.240.00%
Possession of weapons12.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.75-50.00%
Drugs10.750.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2438.91-7.69%
Other theft717.96600.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.24-57.14%
Burglary64.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.490.00%
Public order22.24100.00%
Vehicle crime21.50100.00%
Other crime11.500.00%
Theft from the person10.750.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2641.16116.67%
Anti-social behaviour1419.46133.33%
Burglary610.48200.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.49-50.00%
Shoplifting22.24100.00%
Other theft11.500.00%
Public order10.75-50.00%
Robbery10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.75-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1224.69-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson68.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.490.00%
Vehicle crime34.490.00%
Burglary22.24-33.33%
Public order21.50100.00%
Theft from the person11.500.00%
Shoplifting10.75-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2232.9329.41%
Criminal damage and arson616.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.49200.00%
Burglary34.490.00%
Shoplifting22.24-60.00%
Bicycle theft11.500.00%
Other theft10.75-50.00%
Public order10.75-50.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Other crime10.750.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1726.9413.33%
Criminal damage and arson612.7250.00%
Shoplifting54.490.00%
Other theft23.74100.00%
Public order21.50-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour21.50-60.00%
Drugs11.50-50.00%
Robbery10.750.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1529.18-16.67%
Public order711.22600.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.24400.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.740.00%
Drugs22.99100.00%
Burglary21.50100.00%
Possession of weapons21.500.00%
Vehicle crime11.500.00%
Other theft10.750.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1821.700.00%
Shoplifting413.47-33.33%
Other theft12.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.75-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.75-87.50%
Drugs10.75-50.00%
Public order10.75-85.71%
Burglary10.75-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1838.1638.46%
Anti-social behaviour813.47300.00%
Public order75.9975.00%
Shoplifting65.24-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.49-57.14%
Vehicle crime22.24100.00%
Burglary21.50-33.33%
Drugs21.50-50.00%
Theft from the person11.500.00%
Other crime10.75-50.00%
Other theft10.75-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1335.920.00%
Shoplifting89.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.990.00%
Public order45.240.00%
Drugs42.990.00%
Burglary32.990.00%
Other theft32.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.240.00%
Other crime21.500.00%
Vehicle crime11.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 20246
May 202414
April 20246
March 20246
February 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 219 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202423
July 202422
June 202424
May 202426
April 202412
March 202422
February 202417
January 202415
December 202318
November 202318
October 202313

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
June 20247
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 202410
June 20246
May 20246
April 20242
March 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20246
March 20246
February 20246
January 20244
November 20233
October 20237

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20245
December 20234
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20247
December 20231
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
January 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total8
    Burglary3
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Dennil Crescent
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Cross Gates Avenue
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Brian View
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Swarcliffe Bank
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Eastwood Garth
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 7. Eastwood Nook
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Eastwood Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Swarcliffe Drive
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Southwood Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Ring Road Cross Gates
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Swardale Green
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Spinks Gardens
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Stocks Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Southwood Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Sandiford Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Sandbed Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Manston Approach
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Laburnum Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1