LS1 5BA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS1 5BA

LS1 5BA, Leeds has recorded a total of 553 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 374.78 per 1,000 population. This LS1 5BA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LS1 postcode area, which has experienced 657 crimes and a crime rate of 131.72 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LS1 5BA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS1 5BA, encompassing approximately 1475 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (164) incidents (-6.82% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (117) incidents (-19.31% decrease)
  • Public order: (60) incidents (11.11% increase)

LS1 5BA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 81
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 66
  • Duncan Street with total crimes: 60

LS1 5BA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 164 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 117 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences164374.78-6.82%
Shoplifting117111.15-19.31%
Public order6079.2911.11%
Other theft4640.66-8.00%
Theft from the person2931.1852.63%
Anti-social behaviour2819.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson2618.98136.36%
Robbery2217.624.76%
Drugs2114.9140.00%
Burglary1914.2372.73%
Bicycle theft812.88-33.33%
Vehicle crime85.42-20.00%
Other crime35.42-50.00%
Possession of weapons22.03-60.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 176 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 145 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176381.5631.34%
Shoplifting145119.2843.56%
Public order5498.27-19.40%
Other theft5036.60-13.79%
Anti-social behaviour2833.89-12.50%
Robbery2118.9823.53%
Theft from the person1914.23-48.65%
Drugs1512.88-37.50%
Bicycle theft1210.17-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson118.13-45.00%
Burglary117.450.00%
Vehicle crime107.45-16.67%
Other crime66.7820.00%
Possession of weapons54.07-28.57%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 134 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 101 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134366.65-18.79%
Shoplifting10190.81-11.40%
Public order6768.450.00%
Other theft5845.4145.00%
Theft from the person3739.315.71%
Anti-social behaviour3225.0823.08%
Drugs2421.69-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson2016.27-13.04%
Robbery1713.55-22.73%
Bicycle theft1611.5223.08%
Vehicle crime1210.840.00%
Burglary118.13-59.26%
Possession of weapons77.45600.00%
Other crime54.7425.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 165 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 114 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165390.379.27%
Shoplifting114111.82-7.32%
Public order6777.26-5.63%
Other theft4045.41-27.27%
Theft from the person3527.1129.63%
Burglary2723.723.85%
Drugs2718.30-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour2618.30-21.21%
Criminal damage and arson2317.6215.00%
Robbery2215.5957.14%
Bicycle theft1314.91-35.00%
Vehicle crime128.8150.00%
Other crime48.13100.00%
Possession of weapons12.71-90.91%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 151 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 123 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences151402.568.63%
Shoplifting123102.34-12.14%
Public order7183.3612.70%
Other theft5548.127.84%
Drugs3337.2750.00%
Anti-social behaviour3322.3643.48%
Theft from the person2722.36-34.15%
Burglary2618.30-31.58%
Bicycle theft2017.62122.22%
Criminal damage and arson2013.55-9.09%
Robbery1413.557.69%
Possession of weapons119.490.00%
Vehicle crime87.45-11.11%
Other crime25.42-66.67%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 140 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 139 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting140397.82-13.04%
Violence and sexual offences13994.88-16.77%
Public order6394.20-5.97%
Other theft5142.70-5.56%
Theft from the person4134.5617.14%
Burglary3827.7980.95%
Anti-social behaviour2325.75-4.17%
Drugs2215.59-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson2214.9115.79%
Robbery1314.91-7.14%
Possession of weapons118.8183.33%
Bicycle theft97.45-10.00%
Vehicle crime96.1080.00%
Other crime66.10200.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 167 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 161 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167414.0922.79%
Shoplifting161113.1829.84%
Public order67109.11109.38%
Other theft5445.4154.29%
Theft from the person3536.60-18.60%
Drugs2623.72100.00%
Anti-social behaviour2417.62-7.69%
Burglary2116.27110.00%
Criminal damage and arson1914.2358.33%
Robbery1412.8855.56%
Bicycle theft109.4966.67%
Possession of weapons66.7850.00%
Vehicle crime54.0725.00%
Other crime23.39-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 136 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 124 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136313.11-2.16%
Shoplifting12492.17-15.65%
Theft from the person4384.042.38%
Other theft3529.14-35.19%
Public order3223.72-39.62%
Anti-social behaviour2621.6918.18%
Drugs1317.62-56.67%
Criminal damage and arson128.81-33.33%
Burglary108.13-41.18%
Robbery96.78-43.75%
Other crime86.1014.29%
Bicycle theft65.420.00%
Possession of weapons44.07-20.00%
Vehicle crime42.71-33.33%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 147 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 139 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting147380.8841.35%
Violence and sexual offences13999.62-32.52%
Other theft5494.20-14.29%
Public order5336.60-17.19%
Theft from the person4235.92-4.55%
Drugs3028.4636.36%
Anti-social behaviour2220.33-4.35%
Criminal damage and arson1814.91-45.45%
Burglary1712.20-43.33%
Robbery1611.5214.29%
Other crime710.840.00%
Vehicle crime64.740.00%
Bicycle theft64.07-40.00%
Possession of weapons54.0766.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 206 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 104 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences206426.2849.28%
Shoplifting104139.61-22.39%
Public order6470.481.59%
Other theft6343.371.61%
Theft from the person4442.707.32%
Criminal damage and arson3329.8226.92%
Burglary3022.36-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour2320.33-8.00%
Drugs2215.5910.00%
Robbery1414.91-33.33%
Bicycle theft109.49-33.33%
Other crime76.780.00%
Vehicle crime64.74-40.00%
Possession of weapons34.07-25.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 138 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 134 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138412.05-25.81%
Shoplifting13493.53-25.56%
Public order6390.811.61%
Other theft6242.70-16.22%
Burglary4242.0235.48%
Theft from the person4128.46-8.89%
Criminal damage and arson2627.7985.71%
Anti-social behaviour2517.620.00%
Robbery2116.94-4.55%
Drugs2014.2317.65%
Bicycle theft1513.55-31.82%
Vehicle crime1010.17150.00%
Other crime76.7840.00%
Possession of weapons44.7433.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 186 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 180 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186467.630.00%
Shoplifting180126.060.00%
Other theft74121.990.00%
Public order6250.150.00%
Theft from the person4542.020.00%
Burglary3130.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour2521.010.00%
Robbery2216.940.00%
Bicycle theft2214.910.00%
Drugs1714.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson1411.520.00%
Other crime59.490.00%
Vehicle crime43.390.00%
Possession of weapons32.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 283 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202411
July 202411
June 202427
May 202426
April 202438
March 202421
February 202410
January 202417
December 202330
November 202342
October 202331

A total of 244 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202411
July 202420
June 202423
May 202420
April 202422
March 202419
February 202412
January 202418
December 202333
November 202326
October 202314

A total of 315 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202428
July 202432
June 202426
May 202433
April 202423
March 202424
February 202426
January 202422
December 202323
November 202325
October 202325

A total of 642 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202450
July 202458
June 202440
May 202455
April 202451
March 202454
February 202435
January 202454
December 202363
November 202362
October 202374

A total of 1901 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 158.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 206 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024164
August 2024176
July 2024134
June 2024165
May 2024151
April 2024139
March 2024167
February 2024136
January 2024139
December 2023206
November 2023138
October 2023186

A total of 1590 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 132.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 180 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024117
August 2024145
July 2024101
June 2024114
May 2024123
April 2024140
March 2024161
February 2024124
January 2024147
December 2023104
November 2023134
October 2023180

A total of 723 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 60.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202460
August 202454
July 202467
June 202467
May 202471
April 202463
March 202467
February 202432
January 202453
December 202364
November 202363
October 202362

A total of 205 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202421
July 202417
June 202422
May 202414
April 202413
March 202414
February 20249
January 202416
December 202314
November 202321
October 202322

A total of 270 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202415
July 202424
June 202427
May 202433
April 202422
March 202426
February 202413
January 202430
December 202322
November 202320
October 202317

A total of 147 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
July 202416
June 202413
May 202420
April 20249
March 202410
February 20246
January 20246
December 202310
November 202315
October 202322

A total of 438 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202419
July 202437
June 202435
May 202427
April 202441
March 202435
February 202443
January 202442
December 202344
November 202341
October 202345

A total of 62 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20246
March 20242
February 20248
January 20247
December 20237
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 94 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 202412
June 202412
May 20248
April 20249
March 20245
February 20244
January 20246
December 20236
November 202310
October 20234

A total of 62 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20247
June 20241
May 202411
April 202411
March 20246
February 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total81
    Shoplifting26
    Violence and sexual offences20
    Public order7
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Robbery3
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total66
    Violence and sexual offences29
    Other theft13
    Public order11
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Duncan Street
    Total60
    Violence and sexual offences23
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Public order7
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person5
    Drugs3
    Robbery3
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total57
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Public order9
    Shoplifting9
    Drugs6
    Criminal damage and arson6
    Burglary5
    Other theft3
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Central Road
    Total50
    Shoplifting41
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Lower Basinghall Street
    Total30
    Shoplifting10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs4
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Mill Hill
    Total29
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Pitfall Street
    Total23
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery3
    Theft from the person3
    Public order1
  • 9. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total22
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Albion Street
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
  • 12. Call Lane
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Assembly Street
    Total10
    Drugs3
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Croft'S Court
    Total9
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 15. East Parade
    Total7
    Burglary3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Butts Court
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 17. Greek Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Queens'S Court
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 19. Kendell Street
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Bridge End
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Neville Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Thirsk Row
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 23. King Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 24. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Waterloo Street
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
  • 26. The Calls
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Little Neville Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Canal Wharf
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Wharf Approach
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Aire Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1