LS1 6WY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS1 6WY

LS1 6WY, Leeds has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 116.44 per 1,000 population. This LS1 6WY 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 6WY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS1 6WY, encompassing approximately 377 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (-52.38% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

LS1 6WY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rutland Mount with total crimes: 11
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Whitehall with total crimes: 3

LS1 6WY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime10116.44-52.38%
Violence and sexual offences926.46125.00%
Shoplifting623.82-33.33%
Other theft415.880.00%
Public order310.590.00%
Burglary37.94200.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.940.00%
Bicycle theft27.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.29-60.00%
Robbery15.290.00%
Drugs12.65-66.67%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime21150.84-8.70%
Shoplifting955.5780.00%
Anti-social behaviour523.820.00%
Other theft413.23-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences410.590.00%
Public order310.59-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.940.00%
Drugs37.940.00%
Bicycle theft27.94100.00%
Other crime15.29-50.00%
Theft from the person12.650.00%
Burglary12.65-66.67%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime23148.1943.75%
Anti-social behaviour560.8666.67%
Other theft513.23-44.44%
Shoplifting513.23-16.67%
Public order413.23300.00%
Violence and sexual offences410.59-60.00%
Burglary310.59-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.94-40.00%
Other crime27.940.00%
Bicycle theft15.290.00%
Robbery12.65-75.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime16164.0777.78%
Violence and sexual offences1042.3466.67%
Other theft926.46200.00%
Shoplifting623.82-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson515.88150.00%
Burglary413.23100.00%
Robbery410.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour310.59-25.00%
Theft from the person27.94100.00%
Bicycle theft15.29-50.00%
Public order12.65-80.00%
Drugs12.650.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime9119.080.00%
Shoplifting923.82200.00%
Violence and sexual offences623.82-25.00%
Public order515.8825.00%
Anti-social behaviour413.23300.00%
Other theft310.59-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.940.00%
Bicycle theft25.290.00%
Burglary25.29-33.33%
Theft from the person15.290.00%
Other crime12.65-50.00%
Possession of weapons12.650.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10119.08150.00%
Vehicle crime926.46-18.18%
Violence and sexual offences823.82-11.11%
Public order421.1733.33%
Burglary310.590.00%
Shoplifting37.94-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson27.940.00%
Bicycle theft25.290.00%
Other crime25.290.00%
Drugs15.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.65-66.67%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime11116.4422.22%
Violence and sexual offences929.1128.57%
Shoplifting823.82300.00%
Other theft421.17-50.00%
Public order310.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.940.00%
Other crime27.940.00%
Bicycle theft25.29-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson25.290.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime9105.85-30.77%
Other theft823.8233.33%
Violence and sexual offences721.17-36.36%
Burglary318.5250.00%
Bicycle theft37.94-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.94100.00%
Shoplifting25.29-80.00%
Drugs15.290.00%
Possession of weapons12.650.00%
Theft from the person12.650.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime13137.61333.33%
Violence and sexual offences1134.4057.14%
Shoplifting1029.11400.00%
Other theft626.46-25.00%
Bicycle theft515.880.00%
Public order213.23-60.00%
Burglary25.29-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson15.290.00%
Robbery12.650.00%
Drugs12.650.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft887.3360.00%
Violence and sexual offences721.17-22.22%
Public order518.52-16.67%
Vehicle crime313.23-70.00%
Burglary37.94-40.00%
Other crime27.940.00%
Shoplifting25.29-87.50%
Theft from the person15.29-50.00%
Possession of weapons12.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.650.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting16153.486.67%
Vehicle crime1042.34-23.08%
Violence and sexual offences926.460.00%
Public order623.82100.00%
Burglary515.8825.00%
Other theft513.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour313.23200.00%
Theft from the person27.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.29-50.00%
Bicycle theft12.650.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting15145.540.00%
Vehicle crime1339.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences934.400.00%
Other theft523.820.00%
Burglary413.230.00%
Public order310.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.940.00%
Bicycle theft15.290.00%
Other crime12.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.650.00%
Drugs12.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 147 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202421
July 202423
June 202416
May 20249
April 20249
March 202411
February 20249
January 202413
December 20233
November 202310
October 202313

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20244
June 202410
May 20246
April 20248
March 20249
February 20247
January 202411
December 20237
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20245
June 20249
May 20243
April 202410
March 20244
February 20248
January 20246
December 20238
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20245
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
January 20241

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 91 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20245
June 20246
May 20249
April 20243
March 20248
February 20242
January 202410
December 20232
November 202316
October 202315

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Rutland Mount
    Total11
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total10
    Vehicle crime6
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Whitehall
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary1
  • 4. West Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Graingers Way
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Canal Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Gotts Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 8. Wellington Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 9. West Way
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. St Andrew'S Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Holts Crest Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Rutland Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Bingley Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Artist Street
    Total1
    Drugs1