BIRCH HILL RISE, LS18 4SG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS18 4SG

BIRCH HILL RISE, LS18 4SG, Leeds has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.65 per 1,000 population. This LS18 4SG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LS18 postcode area, which has experienced 140 crimes and a crime rate of 6.51 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LS18 4SG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS18 4SG, encompassing approximately 1700 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LS18 4SG area, explore the LS18 4SG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

LS18 4SG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cragside Close with total crimes: 5
  • Castle Wood Close with total crimes: 1
  • Hawkswood Crescent with total crimes: 1

BIRCH HILL RISE, LS18 4SG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.6525.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.88-75.00%
Other theft10.59-75.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences818.23-27.27%
Public order54.71-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour42.940.00%
Other theft42.35100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.350.00%
Burglary21.76100.00%
Shoplifting21.18100.00%
Vehicle crime21.18-33.33%
Other crime11.180.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.88-26.67%
Public order76.47250.00%
Vehicle crime34.120.00%
Drugs21.760.00%
Other theft21.180.00%
Shoplifting11.180.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.70-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson38.82200.00%
Public order21.76-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.18-77.78%
Other crime11.18-66.67%
Robbery10.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1622.9477.78%
Anti-social behaviour99.41800.00%
Vehicle crime35.29200.00%
Other crime31.76200.00%
Public order31.76200.00%
Shoplifting21.760.00%
Other theft11.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-50.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.4112.50%
Criminal damage and arson25.29-50.00%
Public order11.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.35100.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.71100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.35-25.00%
Other crime11.76-50.00%
Other theft10.59-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Public order10.59-50.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Burglary10.59-50.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour412.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.35-20.00%
Other crime22.350.00%
Vehicle crime21.18-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.180.00%
Other theft21.180.00%
Burglary21.18100.00%
Public order21.18-60.00%
Drugs11.180.00%
Shoplifting10.59-50.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime510.59-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences52.94-54.55%
Public order52.94400.00%
Shoplifting22.94-66.67%
Burglary11.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1118.8283.33%
Vehicle crime76.47600.00%
Shoplifting64.12500.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.530.00%
Other theft11.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Public order10.59-66.67%
Robbery10.590.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.230.00%
Public order33.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.760.00%
Vehicle crime11.180.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 202411
June 202415
May 202416
April 20249
March 20248
February 20244
January 20245
December 202311
November 20236

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
June 20242
May 20249
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
November 20232

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
December 20233

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20247
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20236
November 20231

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20237
November 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LS18 4SG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cragside Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 2. Castle Wood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hawkswood Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Cragside Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Cornmill View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Melrose Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Springfield Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Ring Road (Horsforth)
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1