LS1 9TS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS1 9TS

LS1 9TS, Leeds has recorded a total of 450 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 172.73 per 1,000 population. This LS1 9TS 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 9TS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS1 9TS, encompassing approximately 2605 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LS1 9TS area, explore the LS1 9TS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (125) incidents (35.87% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (112) incidents (-15.15% decrease)
  • Public order: (60) incidents (9.09% increase)

LS1 9TS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Merrion Way with total crimes: 66
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 46
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 45

LS1 9TS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 125 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 112 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting125172.7335.87%
Violence and sexual offences11247.98-15.15%
Public order6042.999.09%
Other theft3623.03-20.00%
Burglary2313.82187.50%
Criminal damage and arson198.8372.73%
Theft from the person187.2950.00%
Drugs146.9175.00%
Anti-social behaviour135.37-27.78%
Bicycle theft94.99-25.00%
Robbery73.45133.33%
Vehicle crime62.69-53.85%
Other crime52.300.00%
Possession of weapons31.92-40.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 132 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 92 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences132160.8443.48%
Shoplifting9250.6767.27%
Public order5535.317.84%
Other theft4521.119.76%
Anti-social behaviour1817.27-28.00%
Vehicle crime136.910.00%
Bicycle theft124.99-20.00%
Theft from the person124.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.61-15.38%
Drugs84.22-20.00%
Burglary83.07-33.33%
Possession of weapons53.07-16.67%
Other crime51.92-50.00%
Robbery31.92-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences92139.72-11.54%
Shoplifting5535.31-45.54%
Public order5121.11-16.39%
Other theft4119.5864.00%
Anti-social behaviour2515.7431.58%
Bicycle theft159.60-16.67%
Vehicle crime135.7685.71%
Criminal damage and arson134.99-45.83%
Burglary124.99-57.14%
Theft from the person124.61-14.29%
Drugs104.61-33.33%
Other crime103.8466.67%
Robbery93.84-18.18%
Possession of weapons63.4550.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 101 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104167.740.00%
Shoplifting10139.92-9.82%
Public order6138.7719.61%
Burglary2823.42133.33%
Other theft2510.75-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson249.6050.00%
Anti-social behaviour199.21-20.83%
Bicycle theft187.295.88%
Drugs156.9166.67%
Theft from the person145.76-26.32%
Robbery115.37-31.25%
Vehicle crime74.2275.00%
Other crime62.69-25.00%
Possession of weapons42.30300.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 112 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 104 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting112164.2915.46%
Violence and sexual offences10442.99-1.89%
Public order5139.92-8.93%
Other theft3519.5816.67%
Anti-social behaviour2413.43118.18%
Theft from the person199.21-13.64%
Bicycle theft177.2954.55%
Robbery166.53100.00%
Criminal damage and arson166.14-15.79%
Burglary126.14-53.85%
Drugs94.61-10.00%
Other crime83.450.00%
Vehicle crime43.07-55.56%
Possession of weapons11.54-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 97 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106159.30-0.93%
Shoplifting9740.692.11%
Public order5637.23-5.08%
Other theft3021.50-9.09%
Burglary2611.5236.84%
Theft from the person229.9883.33%
Criminal damage and arson198.4418.75%
Bicycle theft117.2957.14%
Anti-social behaviour114.22-21.43%
Drugs104.2225.00%
Vehicle crime93.84-18.18%
Robbery83.4560.00%
Other crime83.07700.00%
Possession of weapons23.070.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 107 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 95 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107149.32-1.83%
Shoplifting9541.0769.64%
Public order5936.4768.57%
Other theft3322.6532.00%
Burglary1912.67111.11%
Criminal damage and arson167.296.67%
Anti-social behaviour146.14-33.33%
Theft from the person125.37-40.00%
Vehicle crime114.6157.14%
Drugs84.220.00%
Bicycle theft73.07-41.67%
Robbery52.69-16.67%
Possession of weapons21.92100.00%
Other crime10.77-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 109 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109125.9062.69%
Shoplifting5641.84-49.09%
Public order3521.50-14.63%
Other theft2513.43-35.90%
Anti-social behaviour219.600.00%
Theft from the person208.0633.33%
Criminal damage and arson157.6825.00%
Bicycle theft125.7650.00%
Burglary94.61-43.75%
Drugs83.45-11.11%
Vehicle crime73.0740.00%
Robbery62.69-45.45%
Other crime42.30-20.00%
Possession of weapons11.54-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 110 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting110138.57-2.65%
Violence and sexual offences6742.22-44.63%
Public order4125.72-18.00%
Other theft3915.74-17.02%
Anti-social behaviour2114.97-8.70%
Burglary168.06-30.43%
Theft from the person156.14-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson125.76-33.33%
Robbery114.6110.00%
Drugs94.22-18.18%
Bicycle theft83.45-50.00%
Other crime53.0725.00%
Vehicle crime51.92-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.920.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 121 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 113 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences121178.493.42%
Shoplifting11346.45-18.12%
Public order5043.380.00%
Other theft4719.1927.03%
Burglary2318.044.55%
Anti-social behaviour238.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson188.8350.00%
Theft from the person176.91-37.04%
Bicycle theft166.5323.08%
Drugs116.1457.14%
Robbery104.2211.11%
Vehicle crime103.8425.00%
Other crime43.84-20.00%
Possession of weapons21.54-50.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 138 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 117 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting138181.18-13.21%
Violence and sexual offences11752.97-18.18%
Public order5044.9113.64%
Other theft3719.19-35.09%
Theft from the person2714.2068.75%
Anti-social behaviour2310.3653.33%
Burglary228.8346.67%
Bicycle theft138.44-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson124.99-14.29%
Robbery94.61-18.18%
Vehicle crime83.450.00%
Drugs73.0740.00%
Other crime52.69-28.57%
Possession of weapons41.92-20.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 159 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 143 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting159201.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences14361.030.00%
Other theft5754.890.00%
Public order4421.880.00%
Bicycle theft2616.890.00%
Theft from the person169.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour156.140.00%
Burglary155.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson145.760.00%
Robbery115.370.00%
Vehicle crime84.220.00%
Other crime73.070.00%
Drugs52.690.00%
Possession of weapons51.920.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 613 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202460
August 202455
July 202451
June 202461
May 202451
April 202456
March 202459
February 202435
January 202441
December 202350
November 202350
October 202344

A total of 106 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20249
June 202411
May 202416
April 20248
March 20245
February 20246
January 202411
December 202310
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 1253 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 104.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 159 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024125
August 202492
July 202455
June 2024101
May 2024112
April 202497
March 202495
February 202456
January 2024110
December 2023113
November 2023138
October 2023159

A total of 68 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 202410
June 20246
May 20248
April 20248
March 20241
February 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 1314 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 109.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 143 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024112
August 2024132
July 202492
June 2024104
May 2024104
April 2024106
March 2024107
February 2024109
January 202467
December 2023121
November 2023117
October 2023143

A total of 114 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
July 202410
June 202415
May 20249
April 202410
March 20248
February 20248
January 20249
December 202311
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 450 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202445
July 202441
June 202425
May 202435
April 202430
March 202433
February 202425
January 202439
December 202347
November 202337
October 202357

A total of 164 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202412
July 202415
June 202418
May 202417
April 202411
March 20247
February 202412
January 20248
December 202316
November 202313
October 202326

A total of 227 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202418
July 202425
June 202419
May 202424
April 202411
March 202414
February 202421
January 202421
December 202323
November 202323
October 202315

A total of 213 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 20248
July 202412
June 202428
May 202412
April 202426
March 202419
February 20249
January 202416
December 202323
November 202322
October 202315

A total of 204 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202412
July 202412
June 202414
May 202419
April 202422
March 202412
February 202420
January 202415
December 202317
November 202327
October 202316

A total of 189 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202411
July 202413
June 202424
May 202416
April 202419
March 202416
February 202415
January 202412
December 202318
November 202312
October 202314

A total of 101 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202413
July 202413
June 20247
May 20244
April 20249
March 202411
February 20247
January 20245
December 202310
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 37 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20246
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LS1 9TS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Merrion Way
    Total66
    Shoplifting53
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total46
    Shoplifting18
    Public order6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total45
    Violence and sexual offences19
    Shoplifting7
    Public order5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary3
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total39
    Shoplifting14
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Other theft4
    Public order3
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Hospital
    Total32
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Burglary7
    Other theft4
    Public order4
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Lower Basinghall Street
    Total30
    Shoplifting10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs4
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total21
    Shoplifting6
    Public order5
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Park Square East
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order5
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Albion Street
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Alexander Street
    Total11
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Somers Place
    Total10
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Oxford Row
    Total10
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Public order3
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Croft'S Court
    Total9
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Calverley Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences9
  • 15. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Britannia Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 17. East Parade
    Total7
    Burglary3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. St George'S Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Butts Court
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 20. Greek Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Queen Square
    Total5
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Blundell Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Portland Crescent
    Total4
    Public order3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Thirsk Row
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 25. Queen Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Other crime1
  • 26. King Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 27. Police Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Aire Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Park Row
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Merrion Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1