LS1 6AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS1 6AF

LS1 6AF, Leeds has recorded a total of 746 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 482.27 per 1,000 population. This LS1 6AF 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 6AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS1 6AF, encompassing approximately 1546 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LS1 6AF area, explore the LS1 6AF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (232) incidents (29.61% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (211) incidents (45.52% increase)
  • Public order: (75) incidents (1.35% increase)

LS1 6AF 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: 76

LS1 6AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 232 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 211 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences232482.2729.61%
Shoplifting211149.9845.52%
Public order75136.411.35%
Other theft5848.49-14.71%
Anti-social behaviour3637.50-2.70%
Theft from the person2223.27-50.00%
Robbery2114.22-8.70%
Drugs1913.58-29.63%
Criminal damage and arson1712.28-32.00%
Burglary1510.997.14%
Bicycle theft149.70-12.50%
Vehicle crime139.050.00%
Possession of weapons88.40-11.11%
Other crime55.17-37.50%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 179 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 145 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179440.90-7.25%
Shoplifting145115.72-6.45%
Public order7493.74-7.50%
Other theft6847.8423.64%
Theft from the person4443.96-6.38%
Anti-social behaviour3728.4432.14%
Drugs2723.92-12.90%
Criminal damage and arson2517.45-19.35%
Robbery2316.16-23.33%
Bicycle theft1614.87-15.79%
Burglary1410.34-48.15%
Vehicle crime139.0544.44%
Possession of weapons98.40125.00%
Other crime85.8260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 193 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 155 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences193461.5810.29%
Shoplifting155124.77-10.40%
Public order80100.2026.98%
Other theft5551.72-11.29%
Theft from the person4735.5617.50%
Criminal damage and arson3130.3829.17%
Drugs3120.046.90%
Robbery3020.0420.00%
Anti-social behaviour2819.39-24.32%
Burglary2718.10-12.90%
Bicycle theft1917.45-9.52%
Vehicle crime912.28-10.00%
Other crime55.820.00%
Possession of weapons43.23-63.64%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 175 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 173 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences175456.418.70%
Shoplifting173113.13-4.95%
Public order63111.841.61%
Other theft6240.7331.91%
Theft from the person4040.08-6.98%
Anti-social behaviour3725.8654.17%
Burglary3123.92-20.51%
Drugs2920.0438.10%
Robbery2518.7556.25%
Criminal damage and arson2416.169.09%
Bicycle theft2115.5231.25%
Possession of weapons1113.5857.14%
Vehicle crime107.1166.67%
Other crime56.46-28.57%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 182 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 161 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting182422.15-4.21%
Violence and sexual offences161117.66-12.97%
Public order62104.08-11.43%
Other theft4740.08-14.55%
Theft from the person4330.3822.86%
Burglary3927.8085.71%
Anti-social behaviour2425.21-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson2215.52-4.35%
Drugs2114.2250.00%
Bicycle theft1613.586.67%
Robbery1610.34-20.00%
Other crime710.34250.00%
Possession of weapons74.5316.67%
Vehicle crime64.530.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 190 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 185 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting190432.4919.50%
Violence and sexual offences185122.8314.20%
Public order70119.6055.56%
Other theft5545.2527.91%
Theft from the person3535.56-31.37%
Anti-social behaviour2722.63-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson2317.4527.78%
Burglary2114.8775.00%
Robbery2013.5853.85%
Bicycle theft1512.93114.29%
Drugs149.700.00%
Possession of weapons69.0520.00%
Vehicle crime63.8820.00%
Other crime23.88-71.43%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 162 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 159 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences162371.083.18%
Shoplifting159104.73-20.10%
Theft from the person51102.798.51%
Public order4532.97-4.26%
Other theft4329.09-36.76%
Anti-social behaviour3327.8022.22%
Criminal damage and arson1821.33-18.18%
Drugs1411.64-39.13%
Robbery139.05-43.48%
Burglary128.40-52.00%
Other crime77.7675.00%
Bicycle theft74.53-30.00%
Possession of weapons54.5325.00%
Vehicle crime53.23-28.57%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 199 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 157 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting199428.6124.38%
Violence and sexual offences157128.65-31.14%
Other theft68101.50-1.45%
Public order4743.96-27.69%
Theft from the person4730.38-4.08%
Anti-social behaviour2730.38-15.62%
Burglary2517.45-34.21%
Drugs2316.1643.75%
Robbery2314.879.52%
Criminal damage and arson2214.87-40.54%
Bicycle theft1014.22-41.18%
Vehicle crime76.46-36.36%
Possession of weapons44.530.00%
Other crime42.59-42.86%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 228 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 160 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228487.4433.33%
Shoplifting160147.40-19.19%
Other theft69103.44-11.54%
Public order6544.614.84%
Theft from the person4942.02-3.92%
Burglary3831.68-25.49%
Criminal damage and arson3724.575.71%
Anti-social behaviour3223.926.67%
Robbery2120.69-32.26%
Bicycle theft1713.58-10.53%
Drugs1610.99-11.11%
Vehicle crime1110.3457.14%
Other crime77.110.00%
Possession of weapons44.530.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 198 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 171 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting198492.62-17.15%
Violence and sexual offences171128.00-22.62%
Other theft78110.55-7.14%
Public order6250.43-4.62%
Burglary5140.0821.43%
Theft from the person5132.97-7.27%
Criminal damage and arson3532.9775.00%
Robbery3122.6324.00%
Anti-social behaviour3020.04-9.09%
Bicycle theft1919.39-29.63%
Drugs1812.2820.00%
Vehicle crime711.6416.67%
Other crime74.53-22.22%
Possession of weapons44.53-42.86%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 239 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 221 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting239548.216.70%
Violence and sexual offences221154.5122.10%
Other theft84142.8721.74%
Public order6554.30-25.29%
Theft from the person5542.02-22.54%
Burglary4235.56-19.23%
Anti-social behaviour3327.15-13.16%
Bicycle theft2721.3342.11%
Robbery2517.4513.64%
Criminal damage and arson2016.16-25.93%
Drugs1512.93-55.88%
Other crime99.70-35.71%
Possession of weapons75.82-22.22%
Vehicle crime64.53-68.42%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 224 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 181 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting224559.8526.55%
Violence and sexual offences181144.81-19.20%
Public order87117.0126.09%
Theft from the person7156.2418.33%
Other theft6945.90-1.43%
Burglary5244.61108.00%
Anti-social behaviour3833.62-5.00%
Drugs3424.5725.93%
Criminal damage and arson2721.98-15.62%
Robbery2217.45-8.33%
Vehicle crime1914.2218.75%
Bicycle theft1912.2872.73%
Other crime1412.28100.00%
Possession of weapons99.0550.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 224 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 177 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences224509.420.00%
Shoplifting177144.810.00%
Other theft70114.430.00%
Public order6945.250.00%
Theft from the person6044.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour4038.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson3225.860.00%
Drugs2720.690.00%
Burglary2517.450.00%
Robbery2416.160.00%
Vehicle crime1615.520.00%
Bicycle theft1110.340.00%
Other crime77.110.00%
Possession of weapons64.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 422 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.46 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202436
July 202437
June 202428
May 202437
April 202424
March 202427
February 202433
January 202427
December 202332
November 202330
October 202333
September 202338
August 202340

A total of 864 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 66.46 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 87 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202475
July 202474
June 202480
May 202463
April 202462
March 202470
February 202445
January 202447
December 202365
November 202362
October 202365
September 202387
August 202369

A total of 826 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 63.54 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202458
July 202468
June 202455
May 202462
April 202447
March 202455
February 202443
January 202468
December 202369
November 202378
October 202384
September 202369
August 202370

A total of 333 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 202425
June 202431
May 202424
April 202422
March 202423
February 202418
January 202422
December 202337
November 202335
October 202320
September 202327
August 202332

A total of 288 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.15 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
July 202427
June 202431
May 202429
April 202421
March 202414
February 202414
January 202423
December 202316
November 202318
October 202315
September 202334
August 202327

A total of 211 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.23 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 202416
June 202419
May 202421
April 202416
March 202415
February 20247
January 202410
December 202317
November 202319
October 202327
September 202319
August 202311

A total of 392 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.15 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 202414
June 202427
May 202431
April 202439
March 202421
February 202412
January 202425
December 202338
November 202351
October 202342
September 202352
August 202325

A total of 2412 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 185.54 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 239 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024211
July 2024145
June 2024155
May 2024173
April 2024182
March 2024190
February 2024159
January 2024199
December 2023160
November 2023198
October 2023239
September 2023224
August 2023177

A total of 128 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 202413
June 20249
May 202410
April 20246
March 20246
February 20245
January 20247
December 202311
November 20237
October 20236
September 202319
August 202316

A total of 2469 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 189.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 232 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024232
July 2024179
June 2024193
May 2024175
April 2024161
March 2024185
February 2024162
January 2024157
December 2023228
November 2023171
October 2023221
September 2023181
August 2023224

A total of 615 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 47.31 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202422
July 202444
June 202447
May 202440
April 202443
March 202435
February 202451
January 202447
December 202349
November 202351
October 202355
September 202371
August 202360

A total of 294 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202421
July 202423
June 202430
May 202425
April 202416
March 202420
February 202413
January 202423
December 202321
November 202331
October 202325
September 202322
August 202324

A total of 87 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20248
June 20245
May 20245
April 20247
March 20242
February 20247
January 20244
December 20237
November 20237
October 20239
September 202314
August 20237

A total of 84 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20249
June 20244
May 202411
April 20247
March 20246
February 20245
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20237
September 20239
August 20236

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LS1 6AF 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
    Total76
    Violence and sexual offences21
    Shoplifting20
    Other theft9
    Public order8
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary2
    Drugs2
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft2
    Theft from the person1
    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. Pitfall Street
    Total29
    Violence and sexual offences18
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 9. 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
  • 10. Lower Basinghall Street
    Total19
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Park Square East
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order5
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Harrison Street
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Merrion Street
    Total9
    Public order3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Alexander Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Croft'S Court
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Cross Belgrave Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 17. George Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Harper Street
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Lands Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Queens'S Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
  • 21. Lady Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Albion Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Butts Court
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Park Row
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Call Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 26. Belgrave Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Thirsk Row
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
  • 28. North Court
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Greek Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 30. Bedford Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1