LS18 5SY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS18 5SY

LS18 5SY, Leeds has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.45 per 1,000 population. This LS18 5SY 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 5SY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS18 5SY, encompassing approximately 1706 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LS18 5SY area, explore the LS18 5SY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-54.55% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-80.00% decrease)

LS18 5SY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Piece Wood Road with total crimes: 2
  • Woodnook Garth with total crimes: 2
  • Woodland Croft with total crimes: 2

LS18 5SY 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.45-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour22.93-50.00%
Public order11.17-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1119.34-31.25%
Public order56.450.00%
Other theft42.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.3433.33%
Vehicle crime32.34200.00%
Robbery21.760.00%
Other crime21.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.17-66.67%
Burglary10.590.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1619.34166.67%
Public order59.3866.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.93200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.760.00%
Shoplifting31.760.00%
Drugs11.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Burglary10.59-75.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences610.55-33.33%
Burglary43.52-20.00%
Public order32.3450.00%
Shoplifting31.76200.00%
Other crime11.76-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.4128.57%
Burglary55.2725.00%
Other theft42.93100.00%
Vehicle crime32.3450.00%
Public order21.760.00%
Other crime21.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.17-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.48-69.57%
Burglary44.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.3450.00%
Vehicle crime21.76100.00%
Other theft21.170.00%
Other crime21.17100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.170.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2319.92130.00%
Public order313.48200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.760.00%
Possession of weapons11.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.55-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson25.860.00%
Other crime11.170.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Other theft10.59-50.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.55-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.450.00%
Other theft21.17100.00%
Vehicle crime11.17-66.67%
Public order10.59-83.33%
Other crime10.590.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2224.02175.00%
Public order612.89200.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.5250.00%
Vehicle crime31.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.760.00%
Burglary21.170.00%
Bicycle theft11.170.00%
Other crime10.59-50.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.79-42.86%
Other crime24.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.17100.00%
Public order21.17100.00%
Theft from the person11.170.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.060.00%
Burglary28.200.00%
Other crime21.170.00%
Shoplifting11.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 142 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202411
July 202416
June 20246
May 20249
April 20247
March 202423
February 202410
January 202411
December 202322
November 20238
October 202314

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20236
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244
February 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
May 20244
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LS18 5SY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Piece Wood Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Woodnook Garth
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Woodland Croft
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Brownberrie Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Woodnook Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Silk Mill Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. St Margaret'S Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Long Row
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1