LS1 6DQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS1 6DQ

LS1 6DQ, Leeds has recorded a total of 693 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 771.93 per 1,000 population. This LS1 6DQ 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 6DQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS1 6DQ, encompassing approximately 897 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (181) incidents (-10.84% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (141) incidents (-7.84% decrease)
  • Public order: (82) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LS1 6DQ 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
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 69

LS1 6DQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 181 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 141 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences181771.93-10.84%
Shoplifting141201.61-7.84%
Public order82157.060.00%
Other theft6691.3437.50%
Anti-social behaviour4173.525.13%
Theft from the person3945.67-11.36%
Criminal damage and arson3143.4414.81%
Drugs2534.53-16.67%
Robbery2327.85-14.81%
Vehicle crime2225.6237.50%
Bicycle theft1924.5111.76%
Burglary1121.16-31.25%
Possession of weapons712.25133.33%
Other crime57.800.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 203 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 153 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences203790.8614.69%
Shoplifting153226.12-12.57%
Public order82170.4328.12%
Other theft4891.34-14.29%
Theft from the person4453.4712.82%
Anti-social behaviour3949.01-4.88%
Drugs3043.44-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson2733.4258.82%
Robbery2730.0835.00%
Bicycle theft1730.08-29.17%
Burglary1618.94-48.39%
Vehicle crime1617.8214.29%
Other crime517.8266.67%
Possession of weapons35.57-76.92%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 177 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 175 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177788.635.36%
Shoplifting175197.16-1.69%
Public order64194.93-11.11%
Other theft5671.2927.27%
Anti-social behaviour4162.3841.38%
Theft from the person3945.67-2.50%
Drugs3443.4447.83%
Burglary3137.87-3.12%
Bicycle theft2434.53118.18%
Robbery2026.73-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson1722.28-39.29%
Vehicle crime1418.9455.56%
Possession of weapons1315.5944.44%
Other crime314.48-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 178 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 168 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting178747.42-14.01%
Violence and sexual offences168198.27-11.11%
Public order72187.132.86%
Other theft4480.20-8.33%
Theft from the person4049.015.26%
Burglary3244.5639.13%
Anti-social behaviour2935.64-9.38%
Criminal damage and arson2832.3027.27%
Drugs2331.1943.75%
Robbery2225.6215.79%
Bicycle theft1124.51-31.25%
Vehicle crime912.25-25.00%
Possession of weapons910.0328.57%
Other crime610.0350.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 207 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 189 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting207783.0726.99%
Violence and sexual offences189230.5820.38%
Public order70210.5345.83%
Other theft4877.9745.45%
Theft from the person3853.47-15.56%
Anti-social behaviour3242.336.67%
Burglary2335.64130.00%
Criminal damage and arson2225.6257.14%
Robbery1924.51111.11%
Bicycle theft1621.16100.00%
Drugs1617.820.00%
Vehicle crime1217.829.09%
Possession of weapons713.3775.00%
Other crime47.80-50.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 163 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 157 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting163619.32-15.54%
Violence and sexual offences157181.56-2.48%
Public order48174.88-5.88%
Theft from the person4553.47-4.26%
Other theft3350.13-43.10%
Anti-social behaviour3036.76-3.23%
Drugs1633.42-40.74%
Criminal damage and arson1417.82-33.33%
Vehicle crime1115.59-15.38%
Burglary1012.25-47.37%
Robbery911.14-62.50%
Bicycle theft810.03-27.27%
Other crime88.9133.33%
Possession of weapons48.91-20.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 193 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 161 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting193742.9731.29%
Violence and sexual offences161214.98-29.39%
Other theft58179.34-10.77%
Public order5164.61-20.31%
Theft from the person4756.812.17%
Anti-social behaviour3152.35-6.06%
Drugs2734.5368.75%
Robbery2430.0820.00%
Criminal damage and arson2126.73-38.24%
Burglary1923.39-48.65%
Vehicle crime1321.16-31.58%
Bicycle theft1114.4822.22%
Other crime612.250.00%
Possession of weapons56.6825.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 228 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 147 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228810.9145.22%
Shoplifting147253.97-14.53%
Other theft65163.74-7.14%
Public order6472.4012.28%
Theft from the person4671.290.00%
Burglary3751.24-21.28%
Criminal damage and arson3441.213.03%
Anti-social behaviour3337.87-13.16%
Robbery2036.76-28.57%
Vehicle crime1922.2811.76%
Drugs1621.16-11.11%
Bicycle theft917.82-43.75%
Other crime610.03-14.29%
Possession of weapons46.680.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 172 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 157 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting172790.86-23.89%
Violence and sexual offences157191.59-19.07%
Other theft70174.88-11.39%
Public order5777.97-25.97%
Burglary4763.4917.50%
Theft from the person4652.35-6.12%
Anti-social behaviour3851.2422.58%
Criminal damage and arson3342.3394.12%
Robbery2836.767.69%
Drugs1831.1928.57%
Vehicle crime1720.0554.55%
Bicycle theft1618.94-36.00%
Other crime717.820.00%
Possession of weapons47.80-20.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 226 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 194 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting226892.2317.71%
Violence and sexual offences194251.7421.25%
Other theft79216.0923.44%
Public order7788.00-15.38%
Theft from the person4985.77-7.55%
Burglary4054.58-2.44%
Anti-social behaviour3144.56-13.89%
Robbery2634.5313.04%
Bicycle theft2528.968.70%
Criminal damage and arson1727.85-34.62%
Drugs1418.94-60.00%
Vehicle crime1115.59-38.89%
Other crime712.2516.67%
Possession of weapons57.80-44.44%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 192 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 160 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting192865.4910.98%
Violence and sexual offences160213.87-27.93%
Public order91178.2219.74%
Other theft64101.36-1.54%
Theft from the person5371.29-3.64%
Burglary4159.04156.25%
Anti-social behaviour3645.67-7.69%
Drugs3540.1025.00%
Criminal damage and arson2638.99-23.53%
Robbery2328.9615.00%
Bicycle theft2325.62109.09%
Vehicle crime1825.62-5.26%
Possession of weapons920.0528.57%
Other crime610.03-14.29%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 222 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 173 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences222859.9216.23%
Shoplifting173247.2824.46%
Public order76192.702.70%
Other theft6584.6618.18%
Theft from the person5572.4027.91%
Anti-social behaviour3961.26-29.09%
Criminal damage and arson3443.4478.95%
Drugs2837.8721.74%
Robbery2031.19-4.76%
Vehicle crime1922.2872.73%
Burglary1621.16-15.79%
Bicycle theft1117.8257.14%
Possession of weapons712.2575.00%
Other crime77.80-30.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 191 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 139 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences191747.420.00%
Shoplifting139212.750.00%
Public order74154.830.00%
Other theft5582.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour5561.260.00%
Theft from the person4361.260.00%
Drugs2347.900.00%
Robbery2125.620.00%
Burglary1923.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson1921.160.00%
Vehicle crime1121.160.00%
Other crime1012.250.00%
Bicycle theft711.140.00%
Possession of weapons47.800.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 197 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.15 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202419
June 202417
May 202424
April 202411
March 202416
February 20248
January 202411
December 20239
November 202316
October 202325
September 202323
August 202311
July 20237

A total of 323 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.85 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202431
June 202427
May 202417
April 202428
March 202422
February 202414
January 202421
December 202334
November 202333
October 202317
September 202326
August 202334
July 202319

A total of 751 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 57.77 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202466
June 202448
May 202456
April 202444
March 202448
February 202433
January 202458
December 202365
November 202370
October 202379
September 202364
August 202365
July 202355

A total of 192 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202422
June 202416
May 202414
April 20249
March 202412
February 202411
January 202413
December 202319
November 202317
October 202311
September 202318
August 202319
July 202311

A total of 81 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20243
May 202413
April 20249
March 20247
February 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235
September 20239
August 20237
July 20234

A total of 475 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.54 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202441
June 202439
May 202441
April 202429
March 202432
February 202430
January 202431
December 202333
November 202338
October 202331
September 202336
August 202339
July 202355

A total of 80 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20245
May 20243
April 20246
March 20244
February 20248
January 20246
December 20236
November 20237
October 20237
September 20236
August 20237
July 202310

A total of 908 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 69.85 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 91 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202482
June 202482
May 202464
April 202472
March 202470
February 202448
January 202451
December 202364
November 202357
October 202377
September 202391
August 202376
July 202374

A total of 282 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.69 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202423
June 202427
May 202420
April 202422
March 202419
February 20249
January 202424
December 202320
November 202328
October 202326
September 202323
August 202320
July 202321

A total of 342 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.31 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202416
May 202431
April 202432
March 202423
February 202410
January 202419
December 202337
November 202347
October 202340
September 202341
August 202316
July 202319

A total of 2259 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 173.77 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 226 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2024141
June 2024153
May 2024175
April 2024178
March 2024207
February 2024163
January 2024193
December 2023147
November 2023172
October 2023226
September 2023192
August 2023173
July 2023139

A total of 2388 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 183.69 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 228 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2024181
June 2024203
May 2024177
April 2024168
March 2024189
February 2024157
January 2024161
December 2023228
November 2023157
October 2023194
September 2023160
August 2023222
July 2023191

A total of 305 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.46 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202425
June 202430
May 202434
April 202423
March 202416
February 202416
January 202427
December 202316
November 202318
October 202314
September 202335
August 202328
July 202323

A total of 584 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 44.92 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202439
June 202444
May 202439
April 202440
March 202438
February 202445
January 202447
December 202346
November 202346
October 202349
September 202353
August 202355
July 202343

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LS1 6DQ 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. Parking Area
    Total69
    Shoplifting14
    Other theft9
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Public order8
    Vehicle crime7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery4
    Drugs4
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Possession of weapons3
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 4. Nightclub
    Total47
    Violence and sexual offences21
    Other theft10
    Theft from the person6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    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
    Total27
    Public order7
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    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. Call Lane
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 14. Albion Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Bus/Coach Station
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 16. Kendell Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 17. High Court Lane
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 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. Little Neville Street
    Total5
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. The Calls
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 27. Harewood Street
    Total5
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Queens'S Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 29. Neville Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Assembly Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1