LS1 6BN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS1 6BN

LS1 6BN, Leeds has recorded a total of 733 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 868.36 per 1,000 population. This LS1 6BN 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 6BN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS1 6BN, encompassing approximately 844 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (199) incidents (-5.69% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (147) incidents (-16.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (80) incidents (-3.61% decrease)

LS1 6BN 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: 69

LS1 6BN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 199 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 147 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199868.36-5.69%
Shoplifting147235.75-16.00%
Public order80174.15-3.61%
Other theft7394.7725.86%
Anti-social behaviour4586.489.76%
Theft from the person4253.31-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson3049.76-6.25%
Robbery2635.54-16.13%
Drugs2630.80-3.70%
Bicycle theft1830.80-25.00%
Vehicle crime1821.3212.50%
Burglary1621.326.67%
Possession of weapons718.9540.00%
Other crime68.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 211 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 175 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences211915.756.03%
Shoplifting175249.97-13.79%
Public order83207.3216.90%
Other theft5898.331.75%
Theft from the person4968.718.89%
Anti-social behaviour4158.05-6.82%
Criminal damage and arson3248.5768.42%
Robbery3137.9129.17%
Drugs2736.72-25.00%
Bicycle theft2431.99-11.11%
Vehicle crime1628.4360.00%
Burglary1518.95-57.14%
Other crime617.77100.00%
Possession of weapons57.11-64.29%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 203 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 199 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting203932.344.64%
Violence and sexual offences199240.4911.80%
Public order71235.750.00%
Other theft5784.111.79%
Theft from the person4567.532.27%
Anti-social behaviour4453.3141.94%
Drugs3652.1344.00%
Burglary3542.65-10.26%
Bicycle theft2741.4692.86%
Robbery2431.99-4.00%
Criminal damage and arson1928.43-38.71%
Possession of weapons1422.5155.56%
Vehicle crime1016.59-23.08%
Other crime311.85-57.14%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 194 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 178 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting194873.10-12.22%
Violence and sexual offences178229.83-15.64%
Public order71210.87-13.41%
Other theft5684.11-9.68%
Theft from the person4466.3418.92%
Burglary3952.1350.00%
Anti-social behaviour3146.20-6.06%
Criminal damage and arson3136.7255.00%
Robbery2536.720.00%
Drugs2529.6256.25%
Bicycle theft1429.62-22.22%
Vehicle crime1316.598.33%
Possession of weapons915.400.00%
Other crime710.66250.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 221 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 211 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting221916.9332.34%
Violence and sexual offences211261.8118.54%
Public order82249.9734.43%
Other theft6297.1437.78%
Theft from the person3773.45-26.00%
Anti-social behaviour3343.833.12%
Burglary2639.09136.36%
Robbery2530.8092.31%
Criminal damage and arson2029.6211.11%
Bicycle theft1823.6980.00%
Drugs1621.320.00%
Vehicle crime1218.95-20.00%
Possession of weapons914.22125.00%
Other crime210.66-71.43%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 178 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 167 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178742.799.20%
Shoplifting167210.87-25.11%
Public order61197.848.93%
Theft from the person5072.26-7.41%
Other theft4559.23-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour3253.316.67%
Criminal damage and arson1837.91-14.29%
Drugs1621.32-38.46%
Vehicle crime1518.95-16.67%
Robbery1317.77-50.00%
Burglary1115.40-60.71%
Bicycle theft1013.03-16.67%
Other crime711.850.00%
Possession of weapons48.29-20.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 223 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 163 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting223869.5519.25%
Violence and sexual offences163264.18-33.20%
Other theft65193.10-12.16%
Public order5677.00-18.84%
Theft from the person5466.3410.20%
Anti-social behaviour3063.97-14.29%
Burglary2835.54-31.71%
Robbery2633.1736.84%
Drugs2630.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson2130.80-43.24%
Vehicle crime1824.88-5.26%
Bicycle theft1221.32-29.41%
Other crime714.220.00%
Possession of weapons58.2925.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 244 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 187 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences244965.5131.89%
Shoplifting187289.06-17.62%
Other theft74221.53-9.76%
Public order6987.67-1.43%
Theft from the person4981.74-5.77%
Burglary4158.05-16.33%
Criminal damage and arson3748.578.82%
Anti-social behaviour3543.83-10.26%
Vehicle crime1941.46-9.52%
Robbery1922.51-42.42%
Bicycle theft1722.51-5.56%
Drugs1320.140.00%
Other crime715.40-30.00%
Possession of weapons48.290.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 227 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 185 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting227991.57-6.58%
Violence and sexual offences185268.92-16.29%
Other theft82219.16-12.77%
Public order7097.14-1.41%
Theft from the person5282.93-3.70%
Burglary4961.6025.64%
Anti-social behaviour3958.0511.43%
Criminal damage and arson3446.2047.83%
Robbery3340.2832.00%
Vehicle crime2139.0961.54%
Bicycle theft1824.88-41.94%
Drugs1321.32-18.75%
Other crime1015.400.00%
Possession of weapons411.85-20.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 243 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 221 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2431042.5113.02%
Violence and sexual offences221287.8722.78%
Other theft94261.8122.08%
Public order71111.36-26.04%
Theft from the person5484.11-20.59%
Burglary3963.97-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour3546.20-18.60%
Bicycle theft3141.4624.00%
Robbery2536.72-10.71%
Criminal damage and arson2329.62-25.81%
Drugs1627.25-54.29%
Vehicle crime1318.95-35.00%
Other crime1015.40-33.33%
Possession of weapons511.85-50.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 215 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 180 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2151051.9920.79%
Violence and sexual offences180254.70-17.81%
Public order96213.2412.94%
Other theft77113.7314.93%
Theft from the person6891.224.62%
Burglary4580.56164.71%
Anti-social behaviour4353.31-4.44%
Drugs3550.9429.63%
Criminal damage and arson3141.46-11.43%
Robbery2836.7221.74%
Bicycle theft2533.1766.67%
Vehicle crime2029.6217.65%
Other crime1523.69114.29%
Possession of weapons1017.7766.67%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 219 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 178 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219954.84-5.60%
Shoplifting178259.4411.95%
Public order85210.878.97%
Other theft67100.70-1.47%
Theft from the person6579.3735.42%
Anti-social behaviour4577.00-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson3553.3140.00%
Drugs2741.4622.73%
Robbery2331.994.55%
Vehicle crime1727.2570.00%
Burglary1720.14-10.53%
Bicycle theft1520.14114.29%
Other crime717.77-41.67%
Possession of weapons68.2950.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 232 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 159 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences232896.800.00%
Shoplifting159274.840.00%
Public order78188.360.00%
Other theft6892.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour5180.560.00%
Theft from the person4860.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson2556.860.00%
Drugs2229.620.00%
Robbery2226.060.00%
Burglary1926.060.00%
Other crime1222.510.00%
Vehicle crime1014.220.00%
Bicycle theft711.850.00%
Possession of weapons48.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 504 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.77 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202445
June 202441
May 202444
April 202431
March 202433
February 202432
January 202430
December 202335
November 202339
October 202335
September 202343
August 202345
July 202351

A total of 236 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.15 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202418
June 202424
May 202427
April 202414
March 202418
February 202410
January 202412
December 202317
November 202318
October 202331
September 202325
August 202315
July 20237

A total of 380 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.23 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 202415
May 202435
April 202439
March 202426
February 202411
January 202428
December 202341
November 202349
October 202339
September 202345
August 202317
July 202319

A total of 356 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202430
June 202432
May 202419
April 202431
March 202420
February 202418
January 202421
December 202337
November 202334
October 202323
September 202331
August 202335
July 202325

A total of 878 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 67.54 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202473
June 202458
May 202457
April 202456
March 202462
February 202445
January 202465
December 202374
November 202382
October 202394
September 202377
August 202367
July 202368

A total of 973 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 74.85 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202480
June 202483
May 202471
April 202471
March 202482
February 202461
January 202456
December 202369
November 202370
October 202371
September 202396
August 202385
July 202378

A total of 320 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202426
June 202431
May 202424
April 202425
March 202425
February 202413
January 202426
December 202319
November 202333
October 202325
September 202328
August 202323
July 202322

A total of 2539 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 195.31 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 243 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2024147
June 2024175
May 2024203
April 2024194
March 2024221
February 2024167
January 2024223
December 2023187
November 2023227
October 2023243
September 2023215
August 2023178
July 2023159

A total of 2620 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 201.54 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 244 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2024199
June 2024211
May 2024199
April 2024178
March 2024211
February 2024178
January 2024163
December 2023244
November 2023185
October 2023221
September 2023180
August 2023219
July 2023232

A total of 298 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202426
June 202427
May 202436
April 202425
March 202416
February 202416
January 202426
December 202313
November 202313
October 202316
September 202335
August 202327
July 202322

A total of 86 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20245
May 202414
April 20249
March 20249
February 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235
September 202310
August 20236
July 20234

A total of 657 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 50.54 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202442
June 202449
May 202445
April 202444
March 202437
February 202450
January 202454
December 202349
November 202352
October 202354
September 202368
August 202365
July 202348

A total of 99 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 202 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.54 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202418
June 202416
May 202410
April 202413
March 202412
February 202415
January 202418
December 202319
November 202321
October 202313
September 202320
August 202317
July 202310

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LS1 6BN 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
    Total69
    Violence and sexual offences26
    Shoplifting11
    Other theft11
    Theft from the person7
    Burglary3
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total51
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Other theft9
    Shoplifting7
    Robbery4
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs3
    Public order3
    Possession of weapons2
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Sidney Street
    Total36
    Shoplifting17
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Mill Hill
    Total35
    Shoplifting22
    Burglary3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Central Road
    Total32
    Shoplifting18
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft3
    Burglary2
    Other crime2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Pitfall Street
    Total32
    Violence and sexual offences17
    Theft from the person5
    Drugs3
    Public order3
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total28
    Public order7
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Leeds Coach Station
    Total23
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft3
    Public order3
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Lower Basinghall Street
    Total17
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft3
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Supermarket
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Public order4
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Merrion Way
    Total14
    Public order5
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Call Lane
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 15. Albion Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Bus/Coach Station
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 17. Cross Belgrave Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Merrion Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. High Court Lane
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 20. George Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 21. The Headrow
    Total7
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Harper Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Leeds City Bus Station
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order1
  • 24. Harrison Street
    Total6
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Lands Lane
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Butts Court
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 27. The Calls
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 28. Harewood Street
    Total5
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Brunswick Row
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Queens'S Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1