LS17 8BH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS17 8BH

LS17 8BH, Leeds has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.79 per 1,000 population. This LS17 8BH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LS17 postcode area, which has experienced 292 crimes and a crime rate of 6.46 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LS17 8BH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS17 8BH, encompassing approximately 2295 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-61.54% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LS17 8BH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Valley Terrace with total crimes: 4
  • Oakdene Way with total crimes: 1
  • Barfield Crescent with total crimes: 1

LS17 8BH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.79-61.54%
Burglary32.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.310.00%
Other theft10.870.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.2862.50%
Burglary35.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.87-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.97166.67%
Public order33.49200.00%
Vehicle crime21.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.87-50.00%
Other theft10.870.00%

In June 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary46.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.74-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.310.00%
Public order10.87-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.660.00%
Other theft22.180.00%
Vehicle crime20.87100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.870.00%
Public order20.87100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.36150.00%
Burglary32.18-40.00%
Public order11.31-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-50.00%

In March 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary54.79400.00%
Vehicle crime22.180.00%
Public order20.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.87-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.49-42.86%
Drugs11.740.00%
Burglary10.44-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.6675.00%
Burglary33.05-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.31-66.67%
Other crime10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.97-20.00%
Burglary41.74-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.740.00%
Public order31.31200.00%
Other theft11.310.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary67.4150.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.61-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.310.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Other theft10.44-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.280.00%
Burglary42.610.00%
Other theft31.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.310.00%
Drugs11.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
June 20244
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202413
July 20248
June 20243
May 20245
April 20245
March 20242
February 20244
January 20247
December 20234
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
October 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LS17 8BH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Valley Terrace
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Oakdene Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Barfield Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Swallow Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Birchwood Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Highthorne Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Darkwood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Darkwood Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1