WESTWAY, LS20 8JX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS20 8JX

WESTWAY, LS20 8JX, Leeds has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.73 per 1,000 population. This LS20 8JX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LS20 postcode area, which has experienced 83 crimes and a crime rate of 6.25 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LS20 8JX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS20 8JX, encompassing approximately 1610 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LS20 8JX Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Crescent with total crimes: 2
  • South Close with total crimes: 1
  • Ridgeway with total crimes: 1

WESTWAY, LS20 8JX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary23.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.240.00%
Public order11.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order11.240.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%

In July 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary11.860.00%
Public order10.62-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.62-50.00%

In June 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order23.73100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.24100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.240.00%
Public order10.620.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.62-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.97200.00%
Burglary21.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.240.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Public order10.620.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime23.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.62-80.00%
Other theft10.620.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.35150.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.110.00%
Drugs10.620.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.48100.00%
Public order11.240.00%
Burglary10.620.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.240.00%
Other theft10.620.00%

In October 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary11.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13.110.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
March 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
February 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 21 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LS20 8JX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. The Crescent
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. South Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Ridgeway
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 4. The Oval
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. A6038
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1