LS1 6BT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS1 6BT

LS1 6BT, Leeds has recorded a total of 834 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1000.78 per 1,000 population. This LS1 6BT 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 6BT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS1 6BT, encompassing approximately 833 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (246) incidents (23.62% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (228) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (84) incidents (3.70% increase)

LS1 6BT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 128
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 78
  • Duncan Street with total crimes: 75

LS1 6BT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 246 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 228 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2461000.7823.62%
Shoplifting228295.1950.00%
Public order84273.603.70%
Other theft60100.80-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour4872.009.09%
Criminal damage and arson2657.60-13.33%
Robbery2331.20-8.00%
Theft from the person2327.60-45.24%
Vehicle crime2327.6021.05%
Drugs2127.60-22.22%
Burglary1925.2026.67%
Bicycle theft1522.80-16.67%
Possession of weapons1218.0071.43%
Other crime614.400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 199 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 152 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199881.98-3.86%
Shoplifting152238.80-10.59%
Public order81182.40-3.57%
Other theft7097.2025.00%
Anti-social behaviour4484.0010.00%
Theft from the person4252.80-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson3050.407.14%
Drugs2736.003.85%
Robbery2532.40-16.67%
Vehicle crime1930.0011.76%
Bicycle theft1822.80-14.29%
Burglary1521.60-6.25%
Possession of weapons718.0075.00%
Other crime68.40-14.29%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 207 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 170 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207905.986.70%
Shoplifting170248.40-15.00%
Public order84204.0025.37%
Other theft56100.80-1.75%
Theft from the person4967.2011.36%
Anti-social behaviour4058.80-9.09%
Robbery3048.0025.00%
Criminal damage and arson2836.0027.27%
Drugs2633.60-27.78%
Bicycle theft2131.20-19.23%
Vehicle crime1725.2041.67%
Burglary1620.40-54.29%
Other crime719.2075.00%
Possession of weapons48.40-69.23%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 200 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 194 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting200933.583.63%
Violence and sexual offences194240.0012.14%
Public order67232.80-9.46%
Other theft5780.409.62%
Anti-social behaviour4468.4046.67%
Theft from the person4452.802.33%
Drugs3652.8044.00%
Burglary3543.20-12.50%
Bicycle theft2642.0085.71%
Robbery2431.20-4.00%
Criminal damage and arson2228.80-29.03%
Possession of weapons1326.4044.44%
Vehicle crime1215.60-7.69%
Other crime414.40-42.86%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 193 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 173 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting193874.78-14.22%
Violence and sexual offences173231.60-14.78%
Public order74207.60-1.33%
Other theft5288.80-8.77%
Theft from the person4362.4019.44%
Burglary4051.6048.15%
Criminal damage and arson3148.0040.91%
Anti-social behaviour3037.20-6.25%
Robbery2536.004.17%
Drugs2530.0047.06%
Bicycle theft1430.00-12.50%
Vehicle crime1316.800.00%
Possession of weapons915.6028.57%
Other crime710.80133.33%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 225 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 203 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting225908.3833.93%
Violence and sexual offences203270.0020.83%
Public order75243.6031.58%
Other theft5790.0039.02%
Theft from the person3668.40-26.53%
Anti-social behaviour3243.203.23%
Burglary2738.40107.69%
Robbery2432.4084.62%
Criminal damage and arson2228.8022.22%
Drugs1726.400.00%
Bicycle theft1620.4077.78%
Vehicle crime1319.20-7.14%
Possession of weapons715.6075.00%
Other crime38.40-57.14%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 168 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 168 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting168730.79-22.58%
Violence and sexual offences168201.600.60%
Public order57201.603.64%
Theft from the person4968.40-5.77%
Other theft4158.80-35.94%
Anti-social behaviour3149.20-6.06%
Criminal damage and arson1837.20-18.18%
Drugs1721.60-34.62%
Vehicle crime1420.40-12.50%
Robbery1316.80-50.00%
Burglary1315.60-48.00%
Bicycle theft915.60-10.00%
Other crime710.8016.67%
Possession of weapons48.40-20.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 217 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 167 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting217868.7821.91%
Violence and sexual offences167260.40-30.71%
Other theft64200.40-8.57%
Public order5576.80-17.91%
Theft from the person5266.006.12%
Anti-social behaviour3362.40-8.33%
Robbery2639.6062.50%
Drugs2631.2085.71%
Burglary2531.20-34.21%
Criminal damage and arson2230.00-43.59%
Vehicle crime1626.40-5.88%
Bicycle theft1019.20-37.50%
Other crime612.00-14.29%
Possession of weapons57.2025.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 241 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 178 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences241950.3836.93%
Shoplifting178289.19-16.82%
Other theft70213.60-14.63%
Public order6784.001.52%
Theft from the person4980.40-5.77%
Criminal damage and arson3958.808.33%
Burglary3846.80-26.92%
Anti-social behaviour3645.60-10.00%
Vehicle crime1743.20-15.00%
Bicycle theft1620.40-11.11%
Robbery1619.20-50.00%
Drugs1419.20-6.67%
Other crime716.80-22.22%
Possession of weapons48.40100.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 214 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 176 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting214976.78-15.08%
Violence and sexual offences176256.80-21.78%
Other theft82211.20-13.68%
Public order6698.40-14.29%
Burglary5279.2018.18%
Theft from the person5262.40-5.45%
Anti-social behaviour4062.4011.11%
Criminal damage and arson3648.0089.47%
Robbery3243.2028.00%
Vehicle crime2038.4053.85%
Bicycle theft1824.00-41.94%
Drugs1521.60-6.25%
Other crime918.00-10.00%
Possession of weapons210.80-60.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 252 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 225 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2521083.586.33%
Violence and sexual offences225302.3924.31%
Other theft95270.0026.67%
Public order77114.00-22.22%
Theft from the person5592.40-19.12%
Burglary4466.00-13.73%
Anti-social behaviour3652.80-16.28%
Bicycle theft3143.2040.91%
Robbery2537.204.17%
Criminal damage and arson1930.00-36.67%
Drugs1622.80-54.29%
Vehicle crime1319.20-38.10%
Other crime1015.60-28.57%
Possession of weapons512.00-44.44%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 237 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 181 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2371090.7820.30%
Violence and sexual offences181284.39-18.10%
Public order99217.2020.73%
Other theft75118.807.14%
Theft from the person6890.006.25%
Burglary5181.60155.00%
Anti-social behaviour4361.200.00%
Drugs3551.6025.00%
Criminal damage and arson3042.00-14.29%
Robbery2436.000.00%
Bicycle theft2228.8069.23%
Vehicle crime2126.4016.67%
Other crime1425.20100.00%
Possession of weapons916.8050.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 221 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 197 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences221993.580.00%
Shoplifting197265.200.00%
Public order82236.400.00%
Other theft7098.400.00%
Theft from the person6484.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour4376.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson3551.600.00%
Drugs2842.000.00%
Robbery2433.600.00%
Burglary2028.800.00%
Vehicle crime1824.000.00%
Bicycle theft1321.600.00%
Other crime715.600.00%
Possession of weapons68.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 358 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.54 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202426
July 202430
June 202428
May 202422
April 202431
March 202422
February 202418
January 202422
December 202339
November 202336
October 202319
September 202330
August 202335

A total of 849 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 65.31 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202460
July 202470
June 202456
May 202457
April 202452
March 202457
February 202441
January 202464
December 202370
November 202382
October 202395
September 202375
August 202370

A total of 968 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 74.46 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 99 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202484
July 202481
June 202484
May 202467
April 202474
March 202475
February 202457
January 202455
December 202367
November 202366
October 202377
September 202399
August 202382

A total of 311 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202423
July 202425
June 202430
May 202424
April 202425
March 202424
February 202413
January 202426
December 202316
November 202332
October 202325
September 202324
August 202324

A total of 2631 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 202.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 252 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024228
July 2024152
June 2024170
May 2024200
April 2024193
March 2024225
February 2024168
January 2024217
December 2023178
November 2023214
October 2023252
September 2023237
August 2023197

A total of 626 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 48.15 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202423
July 202442
June 202449
May 202444
April 202443
March 202436
February 202449
January 202452
December 202349
November 202352
October 202355
September 202368
August 202364

A total of 2601 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 200.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 246 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024246
July 2024199
June 2024207
May 2024194
April 2024173
March 2024203
February 2024168
January 2024167
December 2023241
November 2023176
October 2023225
September 2023181
August 2023221

A total of 303 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202421
July 202427
June 202426
May 202436
April 202425
March 202417
February 202417
January 202426
December 202314
November 202315
October 202316
September 202335
August 202328

A total of 500 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202448
July 202444
June 202440
May 202444
April 202430
March 202432
February 202431
January 202433
December 202336
November 202340
October 202336
September 202343
August 202343

A total of 229 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 202418
June 202421
May 202426
April 202414
March 202416
February 20249
January 202410
December 202316
November 202318
October 202331
September 202322
August 202313

A total of 395 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
July 202415
June 202416
May 202435
April 202440
March 202427
February 202413
January 202425
December 202338
November 202352
October 202344
September 202351
August 202320

A total of 93 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20246
June 20247
May 20244
April 20247
March 20243
February 20247
January 20246
December 20237
November 20239
October 202310
September 202314
August 20237

A total of 87 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 20247
June 20244
May 202413
April 20249
March 20247
February 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235
September 20239
August 20236

A total of 216 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202423
July 202419
June 202417
May 202412
April 202413
March 202413
February 202414
January 202416
December 202317
November 202320
October 202313
September 202321
August 202318

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total128
    Shoplifting62
    Violence and sexual offences21
    Other theft11
    Public order9
    Robbery7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Bicycle theft3
    Burglary3
    Other crime2
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total78
    Violence and sexual offences41
    Shoplifting12
    Other theft7
    Public order6
    Drugs4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Other crime1
  • 3. 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
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total69
    Violence and sexual offences18
    Shoplifting18
    Other theft7
    Public order6
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime3
    Drugs2
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 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. Supermarket
    Total34
    Shoplifting12
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Public order5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Pitfall Street
    Total29
    Violence and sexual offences18
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Leeds Coach Station
    Total28
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Public order7
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Shoplifting3
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 11. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total28
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Bicycle theft2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Lower Basinghall Street
    Total19
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Bus/Coach Station
    Total18
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Harrison Street
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Kendell Street
    Total11
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 16. Back York Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Merrion Street
    Total9
    Public order3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. High Court Lane
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 19. Leeds City Bus Station
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 20. Bridge Street
    Total7
    Vehicle crime5
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Cross Belgrave Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 22. George Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 23. Harper Street
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 24. Lands Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Queens'S Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
  • 26. Lady Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Albion Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Butts Court
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Park Row
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Call Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1