LS21 2LY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS21 2LY

LS21 2LY, Leeds has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.59 per 1,000 population. This LS21 2LY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LS21 postcode area, which has experienced 100 crimes and a crime rate of 5.37 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LS21 2LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS21 2LY, encompassing approximately 2613 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Robbery: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LS21 2LY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Newall Close with total crimes: 5
  • The Green with total crimes: 1
  • Croft Avenue with total crimes: 1

LS21 2LY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences84.59-33.33%
Public order33.0650.00%
Robbery11.150.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.2750.00%
Public order24.59100.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Other theft10.38-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.36-27.27%
Other theft23.060.00%
Other crime20.770.00%
Shoplifting10.770.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.12-8.33%
Other theft24.21100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.77-33.33%
Burglary10.770.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.0350.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.59200.00%
Public order21.150.00%
Burglary10.77-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.97300.00%
Burglary23.06-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary32.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.68-60.00%
Other theft10.77-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

In January 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 offences53.44400.00%
Other theft21.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.77-66.67%
Public order10.380.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime31.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.15-90.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.36150.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.830.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Other crime10.38-50.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.68-42.86%
Other crime21.53100.00%
Drugs10.770.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.210.00%
Other theft12.680.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
July 20248
June 202411
May 202412
April 20248
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 202310
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
September 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LS21 2LY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Newall Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. The Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Croft Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Newall Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. St Martins Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Marriner Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Ridding Gate
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Wilkinson Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1