LS1 6JE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS1 6JE

LS1 6JE, Leeds has recorded a total of 812 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 641.40 per 1,000 population. This LS1 6JE 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 6JE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS1 6JE, encompassing approximately 1265 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (250) incidents (26.90% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (229) incidents (61.27% increase)
  • Public order: (85) incidents (13.33% increase)

LS1 6JE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 128
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 86
  • Duncan Street with total crimes: 75

LS1 6JE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 250 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 229 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences250641.4026.90%
Shoplifting229197.4761.27%
Public order85180.8913.33%
Other theft6067.14-22.08%
Anti-social behaviour3247.39-15.79%
Theft from the person2725.28-40.00%
Robbery2121.33-19.23%
Vehicle crime2016.5981.82%
Criminal damage and arson1915.80-20.83%
Drugs1915.01-26.92%
Burglary1815.0120.00%
Bicycle theft1614.22-11.11%
Possession of weapons1012.6425.00%
Other crime67.90-25.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 197 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 142 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197560.83-4.83%
Shoplifting142155.61-13.41%
Other theft77112.1735.09%
Public order7560.82-8.54%
Theft from the person4559.24-15.09%
Anti-social behaviour3835.5522.58%
Robbery2630.02-16.13%
Drugs2620.54-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson2420.54-20.00%
Bicycle theft1818.96-30.77%
Burglary1514.22-34.78%
Vehicle crime1111.8537.50%
Other crime88.69100.00%
Possession of weapons86.3260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 207 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 164 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207594.796.15%
Shoplifting164163.51-10.38%
Public order82129.5413.89%
Other theft5764.77-14.93%
Theft from the person5345.0226.19%
Drugs3241.863.23%
Anti-social behaviour3125.28-24.39%
Robbery3124.4919.23%
Criminal damage and arson3024.4942.86%
Bicycle theft2623.7018.18%
Burglary2320.54-36.11%
Vehicle crime818.17-20.00%
Possession of weapons56.32-54.55%
Other crime43.950.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 195 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 183 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences195601.117.73%
Shoplifting183154.03-5.18%
Public order72144.559.09%
Other theft6756.8724.07%
Theft from the person4252.92-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour4133.1857.69%
Burglary3632.39-12.20%
Drugs3128.4440.91%
Robbery2624.4952.94%
Bicycle theft2220.5457.14%
Criminal damage and arson2117.38-19.23%
Possession of weapons1116.5957.14%
Vehicle crime108.6925.00%
Other crime47.90-42.86%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 193 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 181 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting193558.46-3.50%
Violence and sexual offences181152.45-10.84%
Public order66142.97-16.46%
Other theft5452.13-14.29%
Theft from the person4542.6525.00%
Burglary4135.5586.36%
Anti-social behaviour2632.39-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson2620.5418.18%
Drugs2220.5422.22%
Robbery1717.38-22.73%
Bicycle theft1413.43-17.65%
Vehicle crime811.06-11.11%
Other crime76.32600.00%
Possession of weapons75.53-12.50%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 203 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 200 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences203576.6212.15%
Shoplifting200160.3522.70%
Public order79157.9858.00%
Other theft6362.4026.00%
Theft from the person3649.76-34.55%
Anti-social behaviour3028.44-3.23%
Burglary2223.70144.44%
Criminal damage and arson2217.3846.67%
Robbery2217.3857.14%
Drugs1817.38-10.00%
Bicycle theft1714.22112.50%
Vehicle crime913.4312.50%
Possession of weapons87.1160.00%
Other crime16.32-83.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 181 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 163 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences181485.7916.03%
Shoplifting163142.97-22.01%
Theft from the person55128.757.84%
Other theft5043.44-24.24%
Public order5039.49-5.66%
Anti-social behaviour3139.4914.81%
Drugs2024.49-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson1515.80-28.57%
Robbery1411.85-39.13%
Burglary911.06-67.86%
Bicycle theft87.11-20.00%
Vehicle crime86.32-27.27%
Other crime66.3250.00%
Possession of weapons54.7466.67%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 209 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 156 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting209541.8721.51%
Violence and sexual offences156165.09-37.60%
Other theft66123.22-20.48%
Public order5352.13-26.39%
Theft from the person5141.86-3.77%
Burglary2840.28-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour2722.12-15.62%
Drugs2421.3350.00%
Robbery2318.96-4.17%
Criminal damage and arson2118.17-41.67%
Vehicle crime1116.59-35.29%
Bicycle theft108.69-37.50%
Other crime47.90-42.86%
Possession of weapons33.16-25.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 250 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 172 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences250646.1430.21%
Shoplifting172197.47-20.00%
Other theft83135.866.41%
Public order7265.565.88%
Theft from the person5356.87-11.67%
Burglary3641.86-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson3628.4416.13%
Anti-social behaviour3228.44-5.88%
Robbery2425.28-27.27%
Vehicle crime1718.966.25%
Bicycle theft1613.43-15.79%
Drugs1612.6414.29%
Other crime712.64-22.22%
Possession of weapons45.53-20.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 215 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 192 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting215646.93-7.33%
Violence and sexual offences192169.83-19.67%
Other theft78151.66-6.02%
Public order6861.617.94%
Theft from the person6053.717.14%
Burglary4547.3918.42%
Anti-social behaviour3435.55-2.86%
Robbery3326.8637.50%
Criminal damage and arson3126.0734.78%
Bicycle theft1924.49-42.42%
Vehicle crime1615.0177.78%
Drugs1412.64-6.67%
Other crime911.060.00%
Possession of weapons57.11-16.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 239 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 232 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239683.2625.79%
Shoplifting232188.797.41%
Other theft83183.2610.67%
Public order6365.56-27.59%
Theft from the person5649.76-22.22%
Burglary3844.23-19.15%
Anti-social behaviour3530.02-10.26%
Bicycle theft3327.6537.50%
Robbery2426.07-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson2318.96-30.30%
Drugs1518.17-54.55%
Vehicle crime911.85-50.00%
Other crime97.11-35.71%
Possession of weapons67.11-33.33%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 216 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 190 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting216698.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences190170.620.00%
Public order87150.080.00%
Other theft7568.720.00%
Theft from the person7259.240.00%
Burglary4756.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour3937.130.00%
Drugs3330.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson3326.070.00%
Robbery2726.070.00%
Bicycle theft2421.330.00%
Vehicle crime1818.960.00%
Other crime1414.220.00%
Possession of weapons911.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 358 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
July 202415
June 202423
May 202436
April 202441
March 202422
February 20249
January 202428
December 202336
November 202345
October 202338
September 202347

A total of 852 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 71.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 87 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202485
July 202475
June 202482
May 202472
April 202466
March 202479
February 202450
January 202453
December 202372
November 202368
October 202363
September 202387

A total of 2318 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 193.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 232 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024229
July 2024142
June 2024164
May 2024183
April 2024193
March 2024200
February 2024163
January 2024209
December 2023172
November 2023215
October 2023232
September 2023216

A total of 145 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
July 202411
June 20248
May 202410
April 20248
March 20249
February 20248
January 202411
December 202317
November 202316
October 20239
September 202318

A total of 2441 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 203.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 250 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024250
July 2024197
June 2024207
May 2024195
April 2024181
March 2024203
February 2024181
January 2024156
December 2023250
November 2023192
October 2023239
September 2023190

A total of 595 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.58 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202427
July 202445
June 202453
May 202442
April 202445
March 202436
February 202455
January 202451
December 202353
November 202360
October 202356
September 202372

A total of 301 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
July 202424
June 202430
May 202421
April 202426
March 202422
February 202415
January 202421
December 202336
November 202331
October 202323
September 202333

A total of 813 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 67.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202460
July 202477
June 202457
May 202467
April 202454
March 202463
February 202450
January 202466
December 202383
November 202378
October 202383
September 202375

A total of 288 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202421
July 202426
June 202431
May 202426
April 202417
March 202422
February 202414
January 202423
December 202324
November 202333
October 202324
September 202327

A total of 270 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
July 202426
June 202432
May 202431
April 202422
March 202418
February 202420
January 202424
December 202316
November 202314
October 202315
September 202333

A total of 396 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202432
July 202438
June 202431
May 202441
April 202426
March 202430
February 202431
January 202427
December 202332
November 202334
October 202335
September 202339

A total of 223 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
July 202418
June 202426
May 202422
April 202414
March 202417
February 20248
January 202410
December 202316
November 202319
October 202333
September 202324

A total of 79 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20248
June 20244
May 20244
April 20247
March 20241
February 20246
January 20244
December 20237
November 20239
October 20239
September 202314

A total of 81 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20248
June 20245
May 202411
April 20247
March 20248
February 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20236
September 20239

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LS1 6JE 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
    Total86
    Violence and sexual offences44
    Shoplifting12
    Other theft10
    Public order7
    Drugs4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    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. 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
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total66
    Violence and sexual offences20
    Shoplifting13
    Public order8
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Other theft5
    Vehicle crime3
    Bicycle theft3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs2
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 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. Merrion Way
    Total49
    Shoplifting24
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Public order7
    Other theft3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total44
    Violence and sexual offences15
    Public order6
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Mill Hill
    Total41
    Shoplifting18
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Public order5
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Pitfall Street
    Total29
    Violence and sexual offences18
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Lower Basinghall Street
    Total19
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Park Square East
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order5
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Harrison Street
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Merrion Street
    Total9
    Public order3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Alexander Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Croft'S Court
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Cross Belgrave Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 18. George Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Harper Street
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 20. Lands Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Queens'S Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
  • 22. Lady Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Albion Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Butts Court
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Park Row
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Call Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 27. Templar Lane
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Hartley Hill
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Wade Lane
    Total4
    Possession of weapons2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 30. Belgrave Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1