LS1 6AQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS1 6AQ

LS1 6AQ, Leeds has recorded a total of 672 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1049.94 per 1,000 population. This LS1 6AQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LS1 postcode area, which has experienced 681 crimes and a crime rate of 136.53 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LS1 6AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS1 6AQ, encompassing approximately 640 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (184) incidents (2.79% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (126) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Public order: (76) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LS1 6AQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 111
  • Duncan Street with total crimes: 94
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 61

LS1 6AQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 184 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 126 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1841049.942.79%
Shoplifting126287.48-22.22%
Public order76196.860.00%
Other theft71118.7422.41%
Anti-social behaviour43110.937.50%
Theft from the person3767.18-22.92%
Criminal damage and arson2857.81-6.67%
Drugs2243.75-4.35%
Robbery2234.37-18.52%
Vehicle crime2034.3766.67%
Bicycle theft1731.25-32.00%
Burglary1226.56-25.00%
Possession of weapons718.7540.00%
Other crime710.9416.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 179 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 162 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1791104.620.00%
Shoplifting162279.67-16.49%
Public order76253.117.04%
Other theft58118.741.75%
Theft from the person4890.6220.00%
Anti-social behaviour4075.005.26%
Criminal damage and arson3062.5076.47%
Robbery2746.8728.57%
Bicycle theft2542.194.17%
Drugs2339.06-20.69%
Burglary1635.94-46.67%
Vehicle crime1225.0033.33%
Other crime618.75100.00%
Possession of weapons59.37-54.55%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 194 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 179 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1941129.624.86%
Violence and sexual offences179303.111.13%
Public order71279.672.90%
Other theft57110.931.79%
Theft from the person4089.06-4.76%
Anti-social behaviour3862.5040.74%
Burglary3059.37-3.23%
Drugs2946.8738.10%
Bicycle theft2445.3171.43%
Robbery2137.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson1732.81-37.04%
Possession of weapons1126.5622.22%
Vehicle crime917.19-30.77%
Other crime314.06-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 185 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 177 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1851090.56-14.35%
Violence and sexual offences177289.05-2.21%
Public order69276.55-14.81%
Other theft56107.81-5.08%
Theft from the person4287.4923.53%
Burglary3165.6229.17%
Criminal damage and arson2748.4350.00%
Anti-social behaviour2742.19-12.90%
Robbery2142.19-4.55%
Drugs2132.8131.25%
Bicycle theft1432.81-17.65%
Vehicle crime1321.87-7.14%
Possession of weapons920.3112.50%
Other crime614.06200.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 216 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 181 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2161129.6231.71%
Violence and sexual offences181337.4813.12%
Public order81282.8039.66%
Other theft59126.5634.09%
Theft from the person3492.18-32.00%
Anti-social behaviour3153.12-3.12%
Burglary2448.43140.00%
Robbery2237.5069.23%
Criminal damage and arson1834.37-14.29%
Bicycle theft1728.1270.00%
Drugs1626.56-5.88%
Vehicle crime1425.000.00%
Possession of weapons821.87166.67%
Other crime212.50-71.43%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 164 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 160 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting164942.13-26.13%
Violence and sexual offences160256.2410.34%
Public order58249.993.57%
Theft from the person5090.6211.11%
Other theft4478.12-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour3268.753.23%
Criminal damage and arson2150.005.00%
Drugs1732.81-32.00%
Vehicle crime1426.56-22.22%
Robbery1321.87-48.00%
Bicycle theft1020.31-9.09%
Burglary1015.62-65.52%
Other crime715.6275.00%
Possession of weapons310.94-25.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 222 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 145 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2221079.6220.00%
Violence and sexual offences145346.85-35.84%
Other theft56226.55-22.22%
Public order5687.49-20.00%
Theft from the person4587.4912.50%
Anti-social behaviour3170.31-13.89%
Burglary2948.43-17.14%
Robbery2545.3131.58%
Drugs2539.0692.31%
Criminal damage and arson2039.06-39.39%
Vehicle crime1831.250.00%
Bicycle theft1128.12-31.25%
Possession of weapons417.190.00%
Other crime46.25-42.86%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 226 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 185 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2261209.3024.18%
Shoplifting185353.10-16.67%
Other theft72289.05-14.29%
Public order70112.494.48%
Theft from the person40109.37-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour3662.50-5.26%
Burglary3556.25-23.91%
Criminal damage and arson3354.686.45%
Robbery1951.56-24.00%
Vehicle crime1829.69-10.00%
Bicycle theft1628.12-15.79%
Drugs1325.0044.44%
Other crime720.31-30.00%
Possession of weapons410.940.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 222 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 182 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2221270.24-6.33%
Violence and sexual offences182346.85-16.51%
Other theft84284.36-1.18%
Public order67131.249.84%
Theft from the person56104.6851.35%
Burglary4687.4921.05%
Anti-social behaviour3871.872.70%
Criminal damage and arson3159.3729.17%
Robbery2548.4313.64%
Vehicle crime2039.0653.85%
Bicycle theft1931.25-40.62%
Other crime1029.690.00%
Drugs915.62-47.06%
Possession of weapons414.060.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 237 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 218 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2371304.6114.49%
Violence and sexual offences218370.2926.01%
Other theft85340.6121.43%
Public order61132.80-32.97%
Burglary3895.31-13.64%
Anti-social behaviour3759.37-9.76%
Theft from the person3757.81-41.27%
Bicycle theft3257.8133.33%
Criminal damage and arson2450.00-14.29%
Robbery2237.50-21.43%
Drugs1734.37-45.16%
Vehicle crime1326.56-35.00%
Other crime1020.31-33.33%
Possession of weapons415.62-55.56%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 207 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 173 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2071318.6718.29%
Violence and sexual offences173323.42-8.95%
Public order91270.3012.35%
Other theft70142.189.38%
Theft from the person63109.378.62%
Burglary4498.43175.00%
Anti-social behaviour4168.75-4.65%
Drugs3164.0640.91%
Criminal damage and arson2848.43-17.65%
Robbery2843.7540.00%
Bicycle theft2443.7560.00%
Vehicle crime2037.5033.33%
Other crime1531.25114.29%
Possession of weapons923.4450.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 190 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 175 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1901165.56-8.21%
Shoplifting175296.8612.90%
Public order81273.429.46%
Other theft64126.56-3.03%
Theft from the person5899.9941.46%
Anti-social behaviour4390.62-15.69%
Criminal damage and arson3467.1841.67%
Drugs2253.1215.79%
Robbery2034.37-4.76%
Burglary1631.25-5.88%
Bicycle theft1525.00114.29%
Vehicle crime1523.4466.67%
Other crime723.44-41.67%
Possession of weapons610.9450.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 207 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 155 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2071104.620.00%
Shoplifting155323.420.00%
Public order74242.170.00%
Other theft66115.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour51103.120.00%
Theft from the person4179.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson2464.060.00%
Robbery2137.500.00%
Drugs1932.810.00%
Burglary1729.690.00%
Other crime1226.560.00%
Vehicle crime918.750.00%
Bicycle theft714.060.00%
Possession of weapons410.940.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 335 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.77 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202428
June 202430
May 202417
April 202427
March 202418
February 202421
January 202420
December 202333
November 202331
October 202324
September 202328
August 202334
July 202324

A total of 264 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.31 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202422
June 202423
May 202429
April 202421
March 202416
February 202417
January 202425
December 202313
November 20239
October 202317
September 202331
August 202322
July 202319

A total of 842 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 64.77 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202471
June 202458
May 202457
April 202456
March 202459
February 202444
January 202456
December 202372
November 202384
October 202385
September 202370
August 202364
July 202366

A total of 78 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20245
May 202411
April 20249
March 20248
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234
September 20239
August 20236
July 20234

A total of 2450 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 188.46 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 237 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2024126
June 2024162
May 2024194
April 2024185
March 2024216
February 2024164
January 2024222
December 2023185
November 2023222
October 2023237
September 2023207
August 2023175
July 2023155

A total of 591 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 45.46 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202437
June 202448
May 202440
April 202442
March 202434
February 202450
January 202445
December 202340
November 202356
October 202337
September 202363
August 202358
July 202341

A total of 2401 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 184.69 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 226 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2024184
June 2024179
May 2024179
April 2024177
March 2024181
February 2024160
January 2024145
December 2023226
November 2023182
October 2023218
September 2023173
August 2023190
July 2023207

A total of 488 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.54 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202443
June 202440
May 202438
April 202427
March 202431
February 202432
January 202431
December 202336
November 202338
October 202337
September 202341
August 202343
July 202351

A total of 231 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.77 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 202425
May 202424
April 202414
March 202417
February 202410
January 202411
December 202316
November 202319
October 202332
September 202324
August 202315
July 20237

A total of 348 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.77 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 202416
May 202430
April 202431
March 202424
February 202410
January 202429
December 202335
November 202346
October 202338
September 202344
August 202316
July 202317

A total of 931 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 71.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 91 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202476
June 202476
May 202471
April 202469
March 202481
February 202458
January 202456
December 202370
November 202367
October 202361
September 202391
August 202381
July 202374

A total of 286 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202422
June 202427
May 202421
April 202421
March 202422
February 202413
January 202425
December 202319
November 202325
October 202322
September 202328
August 202320
July 202321

A total of 96 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20246
May 20243
April 20246
March 20242
February 20247
January 20244
December 20237
November 202310
October 202310
September 202315
August 20237
July 202312

A total of 195 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202420
June 202412
May 20249
April 202413
March 202414
February 202414
January 202418
December 202318
November 202320
October 202313
September 202320
August 202315
July 20239

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LS1 6AQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total111
    Shoplifting33
    Public order17
    Violence and sexual offences17
    Other theft12
    Theft from the person8
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Drugs4
    Bicycle theft3
    Burglary2
    Robbery2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Duncan Street
    Total94
    Violence and sexual offences31
    Public order13
    Drugs10
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Shoplifting8
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person7
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Robbery3
    Bicycle theft2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total61
    Violence and sexual offences24
    Shoplifting11
    Other theft8
    Theft from the person5
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total48
    Other theft9
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Shoplifting7
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery3
    Drugs2
    Possession of weapons2
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total42
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Public order8
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting5
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Sidney Street
    Total36
    Shoplifting17
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Central Road
    Total32
    Shoplifting18
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft3
    Burglary2
    Other crime2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Leeds Coach Station
    Total23
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft3
    Public order3
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Lower Basinghall Street
    Total17
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft3
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Public order4
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Merrion Way
    Total14
    Public order5
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Call Lane
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 13. Albion Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Bus/Coach Station
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 15. Alexander Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 16. Cross Belgrave Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Merrion Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. George Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. The Headrow
    Total7
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 20. Harper Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Leeds City Bus Station
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order1
  • 22. Harrison Street
    Total6
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Lands Lane
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Butts Court
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 25. Harewood Street
    Total5
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Brunswick Row
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Queens'S Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 28. Assembly Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Bridge Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Lady Beck Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1