LS1 5AY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS1 5AY

LS1 5AY, Leeds has recorded a total of 786 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 571.68 per 1,000 population. This LS1 5AY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LS1 postcode area, which has experienced 697 crimes and a crime rate of 139.74 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LS1 5AY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS1 5AY, encompassing approximately 1374 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LS1 5AY area, explore the LS1 5AY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (231) incidents (52.98% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (230) incidents (29.21% increase)
  • Public order: (76) incidents (-5.00% decrease)

LS1 5AY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 130
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 82
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 80

LS1 5AY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 231 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 230 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting231571.6852.98%
Violence and sexual offences230168.0129.21%
Public order76167.29-5.00%
Other theft6055.28-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour4343.6422.86%
Theft from the person2431.28-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson2117.46-32.26%
Robbery2115.27-8.70%
Drugs2015.27-25.93%
Bicycle theft1814.550.00%
Burglary1613.0923.08%
Vehicle crime1211.64-7.69%
Possession of weapons98.730.00%
Other crime56.55-37.50%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 178 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 151 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178507.68-9.18%
Shoplifting151129.47-8.48%
Public order80109.831.27%
Other theft6858.1928.30%
Theft from the person4449.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour3532.0016.67%
Criminal damage and arson3125.463.33%
Drugs2722.55-10.00%
Robbery2319.64-17.86%
Bicycle theft1816.730.00%
Vehicle crime1313.0918.18%
Burglary139.46-50.00%
Possession of weapons99.46125.00%
Other crime86.5560.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 196 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 165 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences196522.954.81%
Shoplifting165142.56-20.67%
Public order79120.010.00%
Other theft5357.46-20.90%
Theft from the person4438.5512.82%
Criminal damage and arson3032.0025.00%
Anti-social behaviour3021.82-21.05%
Drugs3021.82-23.08%
Robbery2821.8227.27%
Burglary2620.37-21.21%
Bicycle theft1818.91-28.00%
Vehicle crime1113.0910.00%
Other crime58.000.00%
Possession of weapons43.64-75.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 208 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 187 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting208576.051.46%
Violence and sexual offences187151.296.25%
Public order79136.013.95%
Other theft6757.4611.67%
Drugs3948.7330.00%
Theft from the person3928.37-22.00%
Anti-social behaviour3828.3746.15%
Burglary3327.64-21.43%
Bicycle theft2524.0092.31%
Criminal damage and arson2418.18-11.11%
Robbery2217.464.76%
Possession of weapons1616.0023.08%
Vehicle crime1011.6425.00%
Other crime57.27-28.57%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 205 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 176 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting205548.41-13.14%
Violence and sexual offences176149.10-13.30%
Public order76128.01-15.56%
Other theft6055.281.69%
Theft from the person5043.6431.58%
Burglary4236.3782.61%
Drugs3030.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson2721.8212.50%
Anti-social behaviour2619.64-3.70%
Robbery2118.915.00%
Bicycle theft1315.27-18.75%
Possession of weapons139.4685.71%
Vehicle crime89.4614.29%
Other crime75.82250.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 236 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 203 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting236568.7738.01%
Violence and sexual offences203171.6527.67%
Public order90147.65109.30%
Other theft5965.4651.28%
Theft from the person3842.91-20.83%
Drugs3027.6487.50%
Anti-social behaviour2721.82-20.59%
Criminal damage and arson2419.6450.00%
Burglary2317.4664.29%
Robbery2016.7366.67%
Bicycle theft1614.55100.00%
Possession of weapons711.6475.00%
Vehicle crime75.090.00%
Other crime25.09-75.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 171 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 159 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting171421.13-21.20%
Violence and sexual offences159124.37-6.47%
Theft from the person48115.650.00%
Public order4334.91-30.65%
Other theft3931.28-42.65%
Anti-social behaviour3428.379.68%
Criminal damage and arson1624.73-36.00%
Drugs1611.64-56.76%
Burglary1411.64-44.00%
Robbery1210.18-45.45%
Other crime88.730.00%
Bicycle theft85.82-11.11%
Vehicle crime75.82-22.22%
Possession of weapons45.09-55.56%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 217 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 170 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting217538.2317.93%
Violence and sexual offences170157.83-33.07%
Other theft68123.65-6.85%
Public order6249.46-28.74%
Theft from the person4845.09-5.88%
Drugs3734.9148.00%
Anti-social behaviour3126.91-3.12%
Criminal damage and arson2522.55-35.90%
Burglary2518.18-37.50%
Robbery2218.1815.79%
Possession of weapons916.00125.00%
Vehicle crime96.55-18.18%
Bicycle theft96.55-40.00%
Other crime86.550.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 254 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 184 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences254612.4135.11%
Shoplifting184184.74-18.22%
Public order87133.838.75%
Other theft7363.28-12.05%
Theft from the person5153.10-1.92%
Burglary4037.09-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson3929.095.41%
Anti-social behaviour3228.370.00%
Drugs2523.278.70%
Robbery1918.18-38.71%
Bicycle theft1513.82-16.67%
Vehicle crime1110.91-8.33%
Other crime88.00-11.11%
Possession of weapons45.82-20.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 225 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 188 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting225616.05-15.41%
Violence and sexual offences188163.65-19.66%
Other theft83136.74-16.16%
Public order8060.3711.11%
Burglary5258.1926.83%
Theft from the person5237.82-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson3737.8268.18%
Anti-social behaviour3226.910.00%
Robbery3123.2719.23%
Drugs2322.5527.78%
Bicycle theft1816.73-35.71%
Vehicle crime1213.0971.43%
Other crime98.7312.50%
Possession of weapons56.55-16.67%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 266 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 234 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting266665.518.13%
Violence and sexual offences234193.4723.16%
Other theft99170.2028.57%
Public order7272.01-28.00%
Theft from the person5652.37-21.13%
Burglary4140.73-10.87%
Anti-social behaviour3229.82-13.51%
Bicycle theft2823.2747.37%
Robbery2620.378.33%
Criminal damage and arson2218.91-21.43%
Drugs1816.00-52.63%
Other crime813.0914.29%
Vehicle crime75.82-63.16%
Possession of weapons65.09-40.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 246 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 190 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting246663.3312.84%
Violence and sexual offences190178.92-20.17%
Public order100138.1914.94%
Other theft7772.73-7.23%
Theft from the person7156.0010.94%
Burglary4651.64109.09%
Drugs3833.46-15.56%
Anti-social behaviour3727.64-5.13%
Criminal damage and arson2826.91-12.50%
Robbery2420.374.35%
Vehicle crime1917.4626.67%
Bicycle theft1913.8272.73%
Possession of weapons1013.820.00%
Other crime77.27-12.50%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 238 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 218 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238650.960.00%
Shoplifting218173.110.00%
Public order87158.560.00%
Other theft8363.280.00%
Theft from the person6460.370.00%
Drugs4546.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour3932.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson3228.370.00%
Robbery2323.270.00%
Burglary2216.730.00%
Vehicle crime1516.000.00%
Bicycle theft1110.910.00%
Possession of weapons108.000.00%
Other crime87.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 436 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202443
July 202435
June 202430
May 202438
April 202426
March 202427
February 202434
January 202431
December 202332
November 202332
October 202332
September 202337
August 202339

A total of 1011 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 77.77 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202476
July 202480
June 202479
May 202479
April 202476
March 202490
February 202443
January 202462
December 202387
November 202380
October 202372
September 2023100
August 202387

A total of 889 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 68.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 99 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202460
July 202468
June 202453
May 202467
April 202460
March 202459
February 202439
January 202468
December 202373
November 202383
October 202399
September 202377
August 202383

A total of 216 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
July 202418
June 202418
May 202425
April 202413
March 202416
February 20248
January 20249
December 202315
November 202318
October 202328
September 202319
August 202311

A total of 378 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.08 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
July 202427
June 202430
May 202439
April 202430
March 202430
February 202416
January 202437
December 202325
November 202323
October 202318
September 202338
August 202345

A total of 2723 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 209.46 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 266 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024231
July 2024151
June 2024165
May 2024208
April 2024205
March 2024236
February 2024171
January 2024217
December 2023184
November 2023225
October 2023266
September 2023246
August 2023218

A total of 629 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 48.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202424
July 202444
June 202444
May 202439
April 202450
March 202438
February 202448
January 202448
December 202351
November 202352
October 202356
September 202371
August 202364

A total of 2603 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 200.23 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 254 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024230
July 2024178
June 2024196
May 2024187
April 2024176
March 2024203
February 2024159
January 2024170
December 2023254
November 2023188
October 2023234
September 2023190
August 2023238

A total of 356 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202421
July 202431
June 202430
May 202424
April 202427
March 202424
February 202416
January 202425
December 202339
November 202337
October 202322
September 202328
August 202332

A total of 393 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.23 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
July 202413
June 202426
May 202433
April 202442
March 202423
February 202414
January 202425
December 202340
November 202352
October 202341
September 202346
August 202322

A total of 141 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.85 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 202413
June 202411
May 202410
April 20248
March 20247
February 20247
January 20249
December 202311
November 202312
October 20237
September 202319
August 202315

A total of 292 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.46 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202421
July 202423
June 202428
May 202422
April 202421
March 202420
February 202412
January 202422
December 202319
November 202331
October 202326
September 202324
August 202323

A total of 88 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20248
June 20245
May 20245
April 20247
March 20242
February 20248
January 20248
December 20238
November 20239
October 20238
September 20237
August 20238

A total of 106 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20249
June 20244
May 202416
April 202413
March 20247
February 20244
January 20249
December 20234
November 20235
October 20236
September 202310
August 202310

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LS1 5AY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total130
    Shoplifting62
    Violence and sexual offences21
    Other theft11
    Public order10
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Robbery7
    Bicycle theft3
    Burglary3
    Other crime2
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total82
    Violence and sexual offences42
    Shoplifting12
    Other theft9
    Public order6
    Drugs4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total80
    Violence and sexual offences22
    Shoplifting20
    Other theft9
    Public order9
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs2
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Duncan Street
    Total75
    Violence and sexual offences33
    Public order12
    Other theft6
    Robbery5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs4
    Theft from the person4
    Vehicle crime3
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Central Road
    Total67
    Shoplifting49
    Public order4
    Robbery4
    Burglary2
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sidney Street
    Total50
    Shoplifting21
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Public order6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Possession of weapons3
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Mill Hill
    Total41
    Shoplifting18
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Public order5
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total34
    Shoplifting12
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Public order5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Pitfall Street
    Total29
    Violence and sexual offences18
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total26
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Lower Basinghall Street
    Total19
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Harrison Street
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Leeds (Station)
    Total11
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Kendell Street
    Total11
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 15. Back York Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Merrion Street
    Total9
    Public order3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Croft'S Court
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. High Court Lane
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 19. George Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Harper Street
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Lands Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Queens'S Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
  • 23. Lady Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Albion Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Butts Court
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Park Row
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Call Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 28. Thirsk Row
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
  • 29. North Court
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Greek Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1