LS1 6NJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS1 6NJ

LS1 6NJ, Leeds has recorded a total of 770 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 846.73 per 1,000 population. This LS1 6NJ 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 6NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS1 6NJ, encompassing approximately 909 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (227) incidents (28.25% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (217) incidents (53.90% increase)
  • Public order: (82) incidents (2.50% increase)

LS1 6NJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 130
  • Duncan Street with total crimes: 75
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 73

LS1 6NJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 227 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 217 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences227846.7328.25%
Shoplifting217249.6253.90%
Public order82238.622.50%
Other theft5490.17-16.92%
Anti-social behaviour4759.3814.63%
Robbery2451.684.35%
Theft from the person2226.39-43.59%
Criminal damage and arson2224.19-26.67%
Burglary1824.1963.64%
Drugs1719.79-32.00%
Bicycle theft1318.69-31.58%
Vehicle crime1214.30-33.33%
Possession of weapons1013.2042.86%
Other crime511.000.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 177 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 141 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177748.86-11.94%
Shoplifting141194.64-7.84%
Public order80155.05-1.23%
Other theft6587.9735.42%
Anti-social behaviour4171.4810.81%
Theft from the person3945.09-11.36%
Criminal damage and arson3042.8911.11%
Drugs2532.99-10.71%
Robbery2327.49-11.54%
Bicycle theft1925.2911.76%
Vehicle crime1820.8938.46%
Burglary1119.79-35.29%
Possession of weapons712.10133.33%
Other crime57.700.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 201 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 153 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences201769.7615.52%
Shoplifting153221.03-12.57%
Public order81168.2528.57%
Other theft4889.07-14.29%
Theft from the person4452.7815.79%
Anti-social behaviour3748.38-7.50%
Drugs2840.69-15.15%
Criminal damage and arson2730.7968.75%
Robbery2629.6930.00%
Burglary1728.59-43.33%
Bicycle theft1718.69-29.17%
Vehicle crime1318.6918.18%
Other crime514.3066.67%
Possession of weapons35.50-76.92%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 175 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 174 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting175765.36-2.78%
Violence and sexual offences174192.446.10%
Public order63191.34-12.50%
Other theft5669.2827.27%
Anti-social behaviour4061.5842.86%
Theft from the person3843.99-5.00%
Drugs3341.7943.48%
Burglary3036.293.45%
Bicycle theft2432.99140.00%
Robbery2026.39-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson1621.99-40.74%
Possession of weapons1317.5944.44%
Vehicle crime1114.3057.14%
Other crime312.10-40.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 180 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 164 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting180725.77-13.88%
Violence and sexual offences164197.94-10.87%
Public order72180.347.46%
Other theft4479.17-8.33%
Theft from the person4048.3811.11%
Burglary2943.9920.83%
Anti-social behaviour2831.89-9.68%
Criminal damage and arson2730.7935.00%
Drugs2329.6953.33%
Robbery2225.2922.22%
Bicycle theft1024.19-37.50%
Possession of weapons911.0050.00%
Vehicle crime79.90-36.36%
Other crime57.7025.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 209 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 184 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting209757.6627.44%
Violence and sexual offences184229.8317.95%
Public order67202.3436.73%
Other theft4873.6845.45%
Theft from the person3652.78-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour3139.596.90%
Burglary2434.09140.00%
Criminal damage and arson2026.3953.85%
Robbery1821.99100.00%
Bicycle theft1619.79100.00%
Drugs1517.59-6.25%
Vehicle crime1116.4957.14%
Possession of weapons612.1050.00%
Other crime46.60-42.86%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 164 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 156 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting164604.81-15.03%
Violence and sexual offences156180.34-1.89%
Public order49171.550.00%
Theft from the person4553.88-4.26%
Other theft3349.48-43.10%
Anti-social behaviour2936.29-6.45%
Drugs1631.89-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson1317.59-35.00%
Burglary1014.30-47.37%
Robbery911.00-62.50%
Bicycle theft89.90-27.27%
Other crime78.8016.67%
Vehicle crime77.70-36.36%
Possession of weapons47.70-20.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 193 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 159 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting193726.8731.29%
Violence and sexual offences159212.23-28.38%
Other theft58174.84-12.12%
Public order4963.78-20.97%
Theft from the person4753.884.44%
Anti-social behaviour3151.68-6.06%
Drugs2834.0986.67%
Robbery2430.7941.18%
Criminal damage and arson2026.39-39.39%
Burglary1921.99-44.12%
Vehicle crime1120.89-21.43%
Bicycle theft1112.1022.22%
Other crime612.100.00%
Possession of weapons56.6025.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 222 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 147 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences222777.4544.16%
Shoplifting147244.12-15.03%
Other theft66161.65-5.71%
Public order6272.5810.71%
Theft from the person4568.18-2.17%
Burglary3449.48-29.17%
Anti-social behaviour3337.39-10.81%
Criminal damage and arson3336.293.12%
Robbery1736.29-37.04%
Drugs1518.69-16.67%
Vehicle crime1416.497.69%
Bicycle theft915.40-50.00%
Other crime69.900.00%
Possession of weapons46.600.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 173 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 154 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting173771.96-23.45%
Violence and sexual offences154190.24-19.79%
Other theft70169.35-10.26%
Public order5676.98-25.33%
Burglary4861.5820.00%
Theft from the person4652.78-6.12%
Anti-social behaviour3750.5823.33%
Criminal damage and arson3240.6988.24%
Robbery2735.193.85%
Drugs1829.6928.57%
Bicycle theft1819.79-28.00%
Vehicle crime1319.7944.44%
Other crime614.30-14.29%
Possession of weapons46.60-20.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 226 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 192 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting226872.0217.71%
Violence and sexual offences192248.5221.52%
Other theft78211.1325.81%
Public order7585.77-17.58%
Theft from the person4982.47-7.55%
Burglary4053.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour3043.99-16.67%
Robbery2632.9918.18%
Bicycle theft2528.598.70%
Criminal damage and arson1727.49-34.62%
Drugs1418.69-60.00%
Vehicle crime915.40-50.00%
Other crime79.9016.67%
Possession of weapons57.70-44.44%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 192 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 158 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting192847.8310.98%
Violence and sexual offences158211.13-26.85%
Public order91173.7519.74%
Other theft62100.07-3.12%
Theft from the person5368.18-1.85%
Burglary4058.28150.00%
Anti-social behaviour3643.99-7.69%
Drugs3539.5934.62%
Criminal damage and arson2638.49-23.53%
Bicycle theft2328.59109.09%
Robbery2225.2915.79%
Vehicle crime1824.195.88%
Possession of weapons919.7928.57%
Other crime69.90-14.29%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 216 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 173 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences216834.640.00%
Shoplifting173237.520.00%
Public order76190.240.00%
Other theft6483.570.00%
Theft from the person5470.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour3959.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson3442.890.00%
Drugs2637.390.00%
Robbery1928.590.00%
Vehicle crime1720.890.00%
Burglary1618.690.00%
Bicycle theft1117.590.00%
Possession of weapons712.100.00%
Other crime77.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 459 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202447
July 202441
June 202437
May 202440
April 202428
March 202431
February 202429
January 202431
December 202333
November 202337
October 202330
September 202336
August 202339

A total of 903 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 69.46 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 91 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202482
July 202480
June 202481
May 202463
April 202472
March 202467
February 202449
January 202449
December 202362
November 202356
October 202375
September 202391
August 202376

A total of 746 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 57.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202454
July 202465
June 202448
May 202456
April 202444
March 202448
February 202433
January 202458
December 202366
November 202370
October 202378
September 202362
August 202364

A total of 336 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.85 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
July 202411
June 202417
May 202430
April 202429
March 202424
February 202410
January 202419
December 202334
November 202348
October 202340
September 202340
August 202316

A total of 2343 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 180.23 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 226 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024217
July 2024141
June 2024153
May 2024175
April 2024180
March 2024209
February 2024164
January 2024193
December 2023147
November 2023173
October 2023226
September 2023192
August 2023173

A total of 558 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 42.92 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202422
July 202439
June 202444
May 202438
April 202440
March 202436
February 202445
January 202447
December 202345
November 202346
October 202349
September 202353
August 202354

A total of 2384 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 183.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 227 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024227
July 2024177
June 2024201
May 2024174
April 2024164
March 2024184
February 2024156
January 2024159
December 2023222
November 2023154
October 2023192
September 2023158
August 2023216

A total of 317 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.38 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202422
July 202430
June 202427
May 202416
April 202427
March 202420
February 202413
January 202420
December 202333
November 202332
October 202317
September 202326
August 202334

A total of 277 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.31 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202424
July 202423
June 202426
May 202420
April 202422
March 202418
February 20249
January 202424
December 202317
November 202327
October 202326
September 202322
August 202319

A total of 293 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.54 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 202425
June 202428
May 202433
April 202423
March 202415
February 202416
January 202428
December 202315
November 202318
October 202314
September 202335
August 202326

A total of 204 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.69 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 202419
June 202417
May 202424
April 202410
March 202416
February 20248
January 202411
December 20239
November 202318
October 202325
September 202323
August 202311

A total of 72 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20245
June 20245
May 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 20247
January 20246
December 20236
November 20236
October 20237
September 20236
August 20237

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 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20247
June 20243
May 202413
April 20249
March 20246
February 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235
September 20239
August 20237

A total of 161 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 202418
June 202413
May 202411
April 20247
March 202411
February 20247
January 202411
December 202314
November 202313
October 20239
September 202318
August 202317

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total130
    Shoplifting62
    Violence and sexual offences21
    Other theft11
    Public order10
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Robbery7
    Bicycle theft3
    Burglary3
    Other crime2
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. 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
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total73
    Shoplifting20
    Violence and sexual offences19
    Public order10
    Other theft7
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs2
    Robbery2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 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. 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
  • 6. Nightclub
    Total46
    Violence and sexual offences32
    Other theft5
    Public order3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    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
    Total35
    Shoplifting12
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Public order5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    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
    Total26
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft2
    Public order2
    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. Chantrell Court
    Total9
    Burglary3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 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. George Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Harper Street
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Lands Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Queens'S Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
  • 24. Lady Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Albion Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Butts Court
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Park Row
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Call Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 29. The Chandlers
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 30. North Court
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1