LS1 6PG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS1 6PG

LS1 6PG, Leeds has recorded a total of 641 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1440.98 per 1,000 population. This LS1 6PG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LS1 postcode area, which has experienced 657 crimes and a crime rate of 131.72 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LS1 6PG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS1 6PG, encompassing approximately 444 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (220) incidents (2.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (163) incidents (-15.54% decrease)
  • Public order: (59) incidents (-26.25% decrease)

LS1 6PG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 115
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 68
  • Merrion Way with total crimes: 66

LS1 6PG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 220 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 163 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2201440.982.33%
Violence and sexual offences163494.56-15.54%
Public order59366.43-26.25%
Other theft42132.63-8.70%
Anti-social behaviour2894.42-22.22%
Theft from the person2762.9442.11%
Criminal damage and arson2660.7018.18%
Robbery1558.45-31.82%
Burglary1433.72-26.32%
Vehicle crime1231.47-50.00%
Bicycle theft1126.98-35.29%
Drugs1124.73-47.62%
Other crime724.7316.67%
Possession of weapons615.74-50.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 215 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 193 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2151645.5580.67%
Violence and sexual offences193483.3214.88%
Public order80433.879.59%
Other theft46179.84-20.69%
Anti-social behaviour36103.41-12.20%
Vehicle crime2480.9320.00%
Robbery2253.95-4.35%
Criminal damage and arson2249.46-4.35%
Drugs2149.46-4.55%
Burglary1947.2146.15%
Theft from the person1942.71-34.48%
Bicycle theft1742.710.00%
Possession of weapons1238.22140.00%
Other crime626.98-14.29%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 168 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 119 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1681389.2712.00%
Shoplifting119377.67-21.19%
Public order73267.514.29%
Other theft58164.1123.40%
Anti-social behaviour41130.3817.14%
Theft from the person2992.17-29.27%
Criminal damage and arson2365.19-11.54%
Robbery2351.70-8.00%
Drugs2251.7015.79%
Vehicle crime2049.4653.85%
Bicycle theft1744.96-29.17%
Burglary1338.220.00%
Other crime729.220.00%
Possession of weapons515.7425.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 151 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 150 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1511405.01-15.64%
Violence and sexual offences150339.45-5.66%
Public order70337.2016.67%
Other theft47157.36-2.08%
Theft from the person41105.6613.89%
Anti-social behaviour3592.172.94%
Criminal damage and arson2678.6885.71%
Robbery2558.4519.05%
Bicycle theft2456.2033.33%
Drugs1953.95-34.48%
Burglary1342.71-53.57%
Vehicle crime1329.2262.50%
Other crime729.2275.00%
Possession of weapons415.74-60.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 179 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 159 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1791456.71-0.56%
Violence and sexual offences159402.39-14.52%
Public order60357.43-10.45%
Other theft48134.880.00%
Theft from the person36107.905.88%
Anti-social behaviour3480.9330.77%
Drugs2976.4338.10%
Burglary2865.1916.67%
Robbery2162.9410.53%
Bicycle theft1847.2128.57%
Criminal damage and arson1440.46-48.15%
Possession of weapons1031.4711.11%
Vehicle crime822.48-42.86%
Other crime417.980.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 186 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 180 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1861512.922.76%
Shoplifting180418.13-11.76%
Public order67404.64-9.46%
Other theft48150.622.13%
Theft from the person34107.9036.00%
Criminal damage and arson2776.4380.00%
Anti-social behaviour2660.70-13.33%
Burglary2458.4526.32%
Drugs2153.9550.00%
Robbery1947.21-17.39%
Bicycle theft1442.71-12.50%
Vehicle crime1431.47-22.22%
Possession of weapons931.4728.57%
Other crime420.2333.33%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 204 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 181 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2041519.6628.30%
Violence and sexual offences181458.6034.07%
Public order74406.8937.04%
Other theft47166.3562.07%
Anti-social behaviour30105.66-9.09%
Theft from the person2567.44-40.48%
Robbery2356.2064.29%
Burglary1951.70111.11%
Vehicle crime1842.71-5.26%
Bicycle theft1640.46100.00%
Criminal damage and arson1535.97-25.00%
Drugs1433.727.69%
Possession of weapons731.47133.33%
Other crime315.74-50.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 159 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 135 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1591222.92-20.50%
Violence and sexual offences135357.434.65%
Public order54303.481.89%
Theft from the person42121.3916.67%
Anti-social behaviour3394.4217.86%
Other theft2974.18-38.30%
Criminal damage and arson2065.1911.11%
Vehicle crime1944.9611.76%
Robbery1442.71-39.13%
Drugs1331.47-35.00%
Burglary929.22-67.86%
Bicycle theft820.23-20.00%
Other crime617.9850.00%
Possession of weapons313.490.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 200 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 129 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2001384.7812.99%
Violence and sexual offences129449.60-27.53%
Public order53289.99-18.46%
Other theft47119.142.17%
Theft from the person36105.6633.33%
Anti-social behaviour2880.93-3.45%
Burglary2862.94-20.00%
Robbery2362.9435.29%
Drugs2051.7081.82%
Criminal damage and arson1844.96-41.94%
Vehicle crime1740.46-15.00%
Bicycle theft1038.22-28.57%
Other crime422.48-42.86%
Possession of weapons38.99-25.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 178 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 177 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1781485.9410.56%
Shoplifting177400.15-14.49%
Public order65397.904.84%
Other theft46146.12-33.33%
Burglary35103.41-10.26%
Criminal damage and arson3178.6814.81%
Anti-social behaviour2969.69-21.62%
Theft from the person2765.19-34.15%
Vehicle crime2060.70-4.76%
Robbery1744.96-22.73%
Bicycle theft1438.22-26.32%
Drugs1131.4722.22%
Other crime724.73-30.00%
Possession of weapons415.740.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 207 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 161 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2071636.56-2.82%
Violence and sexual offences161465.34-21.84%
Other theft69361.930.00%
Public order62155.116.90%
Theft from the person41139.3846.43%
Burglary3992.1721.88%
Anti-social behaviour3787.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson2783.1828.57%
Robbery2260.700.00%
Vehicle crime2149.4650.00%
Bicycle theft1947.21-29.63%
Other crime1042.710.00%
Drugs922.48-55.00%
Possession of weapons420.23-20.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 213 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 206 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2131712.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences206478.830.00%
Other theft69463.090.00%
Public order58155.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour37130.380.00%
Burglary3283.180.00%
Theft from the person2871.940.00%
Bicycle theft2762.940.00%
Robbery2260.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson2149.460.00%
Drugs2047.210.00%
Vehicle crime1444.960.00%
Other crime1031.470.00%
Possession of weapons522.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 273 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202419
July 202413
June 202413
May 202428
April 202424
March 202419
February 20249
January 202428
December 202335
November 202339
October 202332

A total of 270 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202422
July 202423
June 202426
May 202414
April 202427
March 202415
February 202420
January 202418
December 202331
November 202327
October 202321

A total of 75 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 596 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202446
July 202458
June 202447
May 202448
April 202448
March 202447
February 202429
January 202447
December 202346
November 202369
October 202369

A total of 775 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 64.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202480
July 202473
June 202470
May 202460
April 202467
March 202474
February 202454
January 202453
December 202365
November 202362
October 202358

A total of 246 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202422
July 202423
June 202425
May 202421
April 202419
March 202423
February 202414
January 202423
December 202317
November 202322
October 202322

A total of 2224 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 185.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 220 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024220
August 2024215
July 2024119
June 2024151
May 2024179
April 2024180
March 2024204
February 2024159
January 2024200
December 2023177
November 2023207
October 2023213

A total of 385 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202419
July 202429
June 202441
May 202436
April 202434
March 202425
February 202442
January 202436
December 202327
November 202341
October 202328

A total of 200 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202424
July 202420
June 202413
May 20248
April 202414
March 202418
February 202419
January 202417
December 202320
November 202321
October 202314

A total of 2009 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 167.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 206 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024163
August 2024193
July 2024168
June 2024150
May 2024159
April 2024186
March 2024181
February 2024135
January 2024129
December 2023178
November 2023161
October 2023206

A total of 394 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202436
July 202441
June 202435
May 202434
April 202426
March 202430
February 202433
January 202428
December 202329
November 202337
October 202337

A total of 195 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202417
July 202417
June 202424
May 202418
April 202414
March 202416
February 20248
January 202410
December 202314
November 202319
October 202327

A total of 210 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202421
July 202422
June 202419
May 202429
April 202421
March 202414
February 202413
January 202420
December 202311
November 20239
October 202320

A total of 72 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202412
July 20245
June 20244
May 202410
April 20249
March 20247
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total115
    Shoplifting54
    Violence and sexual offences21
    Public order7
    Criminal damage and arson6
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary3
    Robbery3
    Other crime2
    Vehicle crime1
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total68
    Violence and sexual offences20
    Shoplifting18
    Other theft10
    Public order8
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Merrion Way
    Total66
    Shoplifting53
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Duncan Street
    Total60
    Violence and sexual offences23
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Public order7
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person5
    Drugs3
    Robbery3
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Central Road
    Total50
    Shoplifting41
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total49
    Public order8
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft6
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Vehicle crime4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary3
    Theft from the person3
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Sidney Street
    Total35
    Shoplifting15
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total31
    Shoplifting15
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order4
    Drugs3
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 9. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total28
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Shoplifting7
    Public order6
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Leeds Coach Station
    Total22
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 11. Albion Street
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Bus/Coach Station
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 13. Harrison Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Lady Beck Close
    Total6
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 15. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft1
  • 16. Cross Belgrave Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Robbery1
  • 17. Butts Court
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 18. Cross Bell Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Queen Square
    Total5
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. George Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
  • 21. Harper Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 22. Leeds City Bus Station
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Bridge Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 25. Brunswick Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 26. St Peter'S Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Templar Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 28. Brunswick Row
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Concord Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Grafton Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1