WESTGATE, LS21 3DT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS21 3DT

WESTGATE, LS21 3DT, Leeds has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.74 per 1,000 population. This LS21 3DT 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 3DT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS21 3DT, encompassing approximately 1951 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LS21 3DT area, explore the LS21 3DT 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 (66.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

LS21 3DT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Avenue Terrace with total crimes: 4
  • Clapgate with total crimes: 2
  • Inglewood Drive with total crimes: 2

WESTGATE, LS21 3DT 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.7466.67%
Shoplifting45.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.05-50.00%
Other crime21.02100.00%
Other theft11.02-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences614.35-14.29%
Public order53.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.56300.00%
Shoplifting42.05100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.05-25.00%
Possession of weapons21.540.00%
Other theft21.020.00%
Burglary11.020.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.22-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson43.590.00%
Shoplifting22.050.00%
Other theft21.02-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.02-80.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.4085.71%
Anti-social behaviour56.66150.00%
Other theft42.56300.00%
Public order22.05-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.020.00%
Shoplifting21.02100.00%
Possession of weapons11.020.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Burglary10.51-75.00%

In May 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 offences711.7916.67%
Burglary43.5933.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.050.00%
Public order31.54-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.540.00%
Other theft11.02-83.33%
Other crime10.510.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.51-75.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft615.88500.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.070.00%
Public order43.07100.00%
Shoplifting42.05-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.05200.00%
Burglary31.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.54-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.020.00%
Drugs11.02-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.81-25.00%
Shoplifting53.07150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.56300.00%
Burglary32.05200.00%
Drugs31.540.00%
Public order21.54-33.33%
Other theft11.02-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

In February 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 offences89.2233.33%
Public order34.100.00%
Other theft31.54200.00%
Shoplifting21.54-33.33%
Burglary11.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.17-45.45%
Shoplifting33.0750.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Other theft10.51-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.25120.00%
Public order25.640.00%
Other theft21.02100.00%
Shoplifting21.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.02-50.00%
Other crime10.51-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.560.00%
Theft from the person21.540.00%
Public order21.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.020.00%
Other crime21.020.00%
Bicycle theft11.020.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 20247
June 202413
May 20247
April 20246
March 20246
February 20248
January 20246
December 202311
November 20235

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20246
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
December 20232
November 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
November 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20242
January 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20243

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LS21 3DT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Avenue Terrace
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Clapgate
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Inglewood Drive
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 4. Station Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 5. Market Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. The Stables
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Kirkgate
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Police Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Ilkley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Scarborough Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Vicarage Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Saville Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1