LS2 3AD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS2 3AD

LS2 3AD, Leeds has recorded a total of 445 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 214.03 per 1,000 population. This LS2 3AD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LS2 postcode area, which has experienced 487 crimes and a crime rate of 43.52 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LS2 3AD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS2 3AD, encompassing approximately 2079 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LS2 3AD area, explore the LS2 3AD Area information page.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

• Violence and sexual offences: (125) incidents (-3.85% decrease)
• Shoplifting: (111) incidents (37.04% increase)
• Public order: (55) incidents (12.24% increase)

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

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

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

Crime by Type

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LS2 3AD postcode area is presented below.

• 1. Merrion Way

  Total	66
  Shoplifting	53
  Public order	5
  Violence and sexual offences	4
  Bicycle theft	1
  Burglary	1
  Other crime	1
  Possession of weapons	1

• 2. Theatre/Concert Hall

  Total	46
  Violence and sexual offences	19
  Shoplifting	7
  Public order	5
  Anti-social behaviour	4
  Burglary	3
  Other theft	3
  Criminal damage and arson	2
  Drugs	1
  Theft from the person	1
  Bicycle theft	1

• 3. Nightclub

  Total	45
  Shoplifting	18
  Violence and sexual offences	6
  Other theft	5
  Public order	5
  Anti-social behaviour	3
  Criminal damage and arson	3
  Bicycle theft	1
  Possession of weapons	1
  Theft from the person	1
  Drugs	1
  Burglary	1

• 4. Shopping Area

  Total	39
  Shoplifting	14
  Violence and sexual offences	9
  Other theft	4
  Public order	3
  Theft from the person	3
  Criminal damage and arson	2
  Burglary	1
  Other crime	1
  Robbery	1
  Vehicle crime	1

• 5. Parking Area

  Total	35
  Public order	7
  Shoplifting	6
  Violence and sexual offences	5
  Other theft	3
  Vehicle crime	3
  Bicycle theft	2
  Criminal damage and arson	2
  Burglary	2
  Theft from the person	2
  Anti-social behaviour	1
  Drugs	1
  Robbery	1

• 6. Hospital

  Total	32
  Violence and sexual offences	13
  Burglary	7
  Other theft	4
  Public order	4
  Shoplifting	2
  Bicycle theft	1
  Criminal damage and arson	1

• 7. Park Square East

  Total	18
  Violence and sexual offences	8
  Public order	5
  Drugs	2
  Criminal damage and arson	1
  Other theft	1
  Robbery	1

• 8. Albion Street

  Total	17
  Violence and sexual offences	6
  Anti-social behaviour	2
  Other theft	2
  Public order	2
  Theft from the person	2
  Possession of weapons	1
  Robbery	1
  Shoplifting	1

• 9. Alexander Street

  Total	11
  Public order	4
  Violence and sexual offences	4
  Burglary	1
  Drugs	1
  Other theft	1

• 10. Somers Place

  Total	10
  Theft from the person	3
  Violence and sexual offences	3
  Drugs	1
  Other theft	1
  Public order	1
  Vehicle crime	1

• 11. Oxford Row

  Total	10
  Criminal damage and arson	3
  Public order	3
  Burglary	1
  Other crime	1
  Shoplifting	1
  Violence and sexual offences	1

• 12. Croft'S Court

  Total	9
  Shoplifting	4
  Violence and sexual offences	2
  Drugs	1
  Public order	1
  Robbery	1

• 13. Calverley Street

  Total	9
  Violence and sexual offences	9

• 14. Further/Higher Educational Building

  Total	8
  Violence and sexual offences	5
  Other theft	1
  Vehicle crime	1
  Theft from the person	1

• 15. East Parade

  Total	7
  Burglary	3
  Anti-social behaviour	1
  Other theft	1
  Public order	1
  Violence and sexual offences	1

• 16. St George'S Road

  Total	7
  Anti-social behaviour	2
  Criminal damage and arson	2
  Public order	2
  Violence and sexual offences	1

• 17. Sports/Recreation Area

  Total	6
  Violence and sexual offences	5
  Other theft	1

• 18. Cross Belgrave Street

  Total	6
  Violence and sexual offences	5
  Robbery	1

• 19. Butts Court

  Total	6
  Shoplifting	3
  Violence and sexual offences	2
  Other theft	1

• 20. Greek Street

  Total	6
  Violence and sexual offences	5
  Theft from the person	1

• 21. Willow Terrace Road

  Total	6
  Other theft	5
  Vehicle crime	1

• 22. Queen Square

  Total	5
  Bicycle theft	2
  Violence and sexual offences	2
  Vehicle crime	1

• 23. Blundell Street

  Total	5
  Other theft	2
  Burglary	1
  Drugs	1
  Violence and sexual offences	1

• 24. Portland Crescent

  Total	4
  Public order	3
  Vehicle crime	1

• 25. King Street

  Total	3
  Other theft	2
  Public order	1

• 26. Providence Place

  Total	3
  Anti-social behaviour	1
  Other theft	1
  Violence and sexual offences	1

• 27. Police Station

  Total	3
  Violence and sexual offences	2
  Criminal damage and arson	1

• 28. Park Row

  Total	2
  Drugs	1
  Other theft	1

• 29. Jacob Street

  Total	2
  Burglary	1
  Violence and sexual offences	1

• 30. Wade Lane

  Total	2
  Violence and sexual offences	2