LS16 8HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS16 8HJ

LS16 8HJ, Leeds has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.16 per 1,000 population. This LS16 8HJ 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 8HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS16 8HJ, encompassing approximately 988 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LS16 8HJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Weetwood Park Drive with total crimes: 7
  • Back Welburn Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Hollin Gardens with total crimes: 2

LS16 8HJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime613.1650.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.070.00%
Possession of weapons12.020.00%
Public order11.010.00%
Burglary11.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.01-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.01-66.67%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime412.14-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.0550.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.04100.00%
Burglary12.020.00%
Bicycle theft11.010.00%
Other theft11.01-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime514.17150.00%
Other theft35.06200.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.04100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.02100.00%
Burglary12.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.010.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime27.08-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson12.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.010.00%
Burglary11.010.00%
Other theft11.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.01-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime37.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.04200.00%
Other theft13.040.00%

In April 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary15.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.010.00%
Drugs11.010.00%
Public order11.010.00%

In March 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary15.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.010.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft26.07100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.010.00%
Public order11.010.00%
Vehicle crime11.01-90.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1014.1766.67%
Anti-social behaviour110.120.00%
Other theft11.01-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.01-75.00%
Public order11.010.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime615.18500.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.07100.00%
Burglary24.050.00%
Other theft22.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.020.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.06-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson12.020.00%
Other theft11.010.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.070.00%
Burglary23.040.00%
Vehicle crime12.020.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 202410
December 20236
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 23 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LS16 8HJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Weetwood Park Drive
    Total7
    Vehicle crime4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Back Welburn Avenue
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 3. Hollin Gardens
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Welburn Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Foxhill Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1