THE DRIVE, LS16 6BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS16 6BQ

THE DRIVE, LS16 6BQ, Leeds has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.69 per 1,000 population. This LS16 6BQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LS16 postcode area, which has experienced 303 crimes and a crime rate of 7.93 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LS16 6BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS16 6BQ, encompassing approximately 2224 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LS16 6BQ area, explore the LS16 6BQ Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the LS16 6BQ area, visit the LS16 6BQ House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

LS16 6BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Raynel Drive with total crimes: 7
  • Holt Way with total crimes: 7
  • Raynel Gardens with total crimes: 4

THE DRIVE, LS16 6BQ 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 Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.6957.14%
Public order44.9433.33%
Shoplifting41.80-50.00%
Other theft31.800.00%
Drugs21.350.00%
Burglary10.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting811.24100.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.6016.67%
Public order33.15200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.35100.00%
Burglary10.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Robbery10.45-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.44-14.29%
Shoplifting42.70100.00%
Robbery31.800.00%
Other theft21.35-60.00%
Other crime10.900.00%
Burglary10.45-80.00%
Public order10.45-66.67%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-85.71%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour715.73600.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.150.00%
Burglary53.150.00%
Other theft52.250.00%
Public order32.2550.00%
Vehicle crime31.3550.00%
Shoplifting21.35-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.6440.00%
Shoplifting53.15400.00%
Vehicle crime22.250.00%
Public order20.90-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.90-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.54-37.50%
Burglary32.250.00%
Public order31.35200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.900.00%
Vehicle crime20.900.00%
Other theft10.900.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.7460.00%
Burglary33.60200.00%
Other theft11.350.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Public order10.45-50.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.29-50.00%
Vehicle crime22.25-33.33%
Public order20.90100.00%
Shoplifting20.900.00%
Other theft10.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.44-9.09%
Vehicle crime34.500.00%
Shoplifting21.35-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.90-75.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Public order10.45-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Other theft10.45-50.00%
Robbery10.450.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.24120.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.94300.00%
Public order31.80-40.00%
Shoplifting31.3550.00%
Other theft21.35100.00%
Drugs10.900.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

In November 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order58.09400.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.25-64.29%
Vehicle crime22.250.00%
Shoplifting20.90-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.900.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-83.33%
Burglary10.45-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.290.00%
Shoplifting62.700.00%
Burglary22.700.00%
Public order10.900.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
July 20246
June 20247
May 20247
April 20245
March 20248
February 20245
January 202410
December 202311
November 20235
October 202314

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20247
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20236

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
March 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
January 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LS16 6BQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Raynel Drive
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft1
  • 2. Holt Way
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Raynel Gardens
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Public order2
  • 4. Redesdale Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Otterburn Gardens
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Rothbury Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. The Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Raynel Garth
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Raynel Approach
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1