LS2 3AE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS2 3AE

LS2 3AE, Leeds has recorded a total of 227 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 96.81 per 1,000 population. This LS2 3AE 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 3AE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS2 3AE, encompassing approximately 2344 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LS2 3AE area, explore the LS2 3AE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (65) incidents (-9.72% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (56) incidents (86.67% increase)
  • Public order: (25) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

LS2 3AE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Merrion Way with total crimes: 66
  • Hospital with total crimes: 34
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 23

LS2 3AE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6596.81-9.72%
Shoplifting5627.7286.67%
Public order2523.88-16.67%
Other theft2210.6610.00%
Burglary229.38633.33%
Bicycle theft79.38-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour72.9916.67%
Criminal damage and arson72.990.00%
Vehicle crime62.99-53.85%
Other crime32.5650.00%
Drugs31.2850.00%
Theft from the person21.28-50.00%
Robbery10.85-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7286.1516.13%
Public order3030.7130.43%
Shoplifting3012.79172.73%
Other theft2012.7911.11%
Vehicle crime138.5385.71%
Bicycle theft95.54-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson73.84133.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.99-33.33%
Theft from the person42.5633.33%
Burglary31.71-50.00%
Robbery31.28200.00%
Drugs21.28-50.00%
Other crime20.85-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.85-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6271.6516.98%
Public order2326.44-8.00%
Other theft189.8138.46%
Shoplifting117.68-42.11%
Bicycle theft114.69-38.89%
Anti-social behaviour94.69125.00%
Other crime83.84100.00%
Vehicle crime73.410.00%
Burglary62.99-40.00%
Drugs42.56-42.86%
Theft from the person31.71-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.28-62.50%
Possession of weapons21.28100.00%
Robbery10.85-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5375.91-18.46%
Public order2522.60-13.79%
Shoplifting1910.6635.71%
Bicycle theft188.10260.00%
Other theft137.68-7.14%
Burglary105.5411.11%
Criminal damage and arson84.260.00%
Drugs73.41250.00%
Vehicle crime72.9940.00%
Theft from the person62.9920.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.56-50.00%
Other crime41.71-33.33%
Robbery31.71-62.50%
Possession of weapons11.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6575.9118.18%
Public order2927.72-3.33%
Other theft1412.37-22.22%
Shoplifting145.97-30.00%
Burglary95.97-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.84-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour83.41166.67%
Robbery83.41300.00%
Other crime63.41200.00%
Vehicle crime52.56-58.33%
Bicycle theft52.13-50.00%
Theft from the person52.13-16.67%
Drugs22.13-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5578.9014.58%
Public order3023.46-6.25%
Shoplifting2012.795.26%
Other theft188.535.88%
Vehicle crime127.68-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson115.1222.22%
Bicycle theft104.69100.00%
Burglary104.2625.00%
Theft from the person64.26200.00%
Drugs42.56-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.71-50.00%
Robbery21.280.00%
Other crime20.850.00%
Possession of weapons20.85-33.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4873.78-12.73%
Public order3220.4788.24%
Shoplifting1913.6546.15%
Other theft178.10-5.56%
Vehicle crime147.2527.27%
Criminal damage and arson95.970.00%
Burglary83.84166.67%
Drugs63.41-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour62.56-25.00%
Bicycle theft52.56-58.33%
Possession of weapons32.1350.00%
Other crime21.280.00%
Robbery20.850.00%
Theft from the person20.85-81.82%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5570.79103.70%
Other theft1823.4680.00%
Public order177.68-5.56%
Shoplifting137.25-23.53%
Bicycle theft125.54100.00%
Theft from the person115.12175.00%
Vehicle crime114.69266.67%
Criminal damage and arson94.6950.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.840.00%
Drugs73.4175.00%
Burglary32.990.00%
Possession of weapons21.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2747.76-51.79%
Public order1811.51-14.29%
Shoplifting177.68-22.73%
Other theft107.25-56.52%
Anti-social behaviour84.2660.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.4150.00%
Bicycle theft62.5650.00%
Drugs42.56-20.00%
Theft from the person41.71-33.33%
Robbery31.7150.00%
Burglary31.28-66.67%
Other crime31.2850.00%
Vehicle crime31.28-57.14%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5670.79-3.45%
Other theft2323.8827.78%
Shoplifting229.81-15.38%
Public order219.38-12.50%
Burglary98.9628.57%
Vehicle crime73.84-41.67%
Theft from the person62.99-53.85%
Drugs52.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.13-44.44%
Bicycle theft42.13-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson41.71-20.00%
Other crime21.71-33.33%
Robbery20.85-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5883.59-13.43%
Shoplifting2624.73160.00%
Public order2411.099.09%
Other theft1810.24-28.00%
Theft from the person137.6885.71%
Vehicle crime125.5450.00%
Bicycle theft95.12-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.840.00%
Burglary73.84-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson52.99-61.54%
Drugs52.1366.67%
Possession of weapons42.13100.00%
Other crime31.710.00%
Robbery31.28-25.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6784.8752.27%
Other theft2528.5731.58%
Public order2210.660.00%
Bicycle theft189.3850.00%
Criminal damage and arson137.6862.50%
Shoplifting105.54-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour94.26125.00%
Vehicle crime83.84-11.11%
Burglary83.4114.29%
Theft from the person73.4116.67%
Robbery42.990.00%
Other crime31.71200.00%
Drugs31.280.00%
Possession of weapons21.280.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4463.970.00%
Public order2218.760.00%
Other theft199.380.00%
Bicycle theft128.100.00%
Shoplifting115.120.00%
Vehicle crime94.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.840.00%
Burglary73.410.00%
Theft from the person62.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.560.00%
Robbery41.710.00%
Drugs31.710.00%
Other crime11.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 727 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 55.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202465
August 202472
July 202462
June 202453
May 202465
April 202455
March 202448
February 202455
January 202427
December 202356
November 202358
October 202367
September 202344

A total of 235 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202420
July 202418
June 202413
May 202414
April 202418
March 202417
February 202418
January 202410
December 202323
November 202318
October 202325
September 202319

A total of 105 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 20243
July 20246
June 202410
May 20249
April 202410
March 20248
February 20243
January 20243
December 20239
November 20237
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20248
April 20242
March 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 39 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20248
June 20244
May 20246
April 20242
March 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 126 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 202411
June 202418
May 20245
April 202410
March 20245
February 202412
January 20246
December 20234
November 20239
October 202318
September 202312

A total of 318 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.46 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202430
July 202423
June 202425
May 202429
April 202430
March 202432
February 202417
January 202418
December 202321
November 202324
October 202322
September 202322

A total of 114 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202413
July 20247
June 20247
May 20245
April 202412
March 202414
February 202411
January 20243
December 20237
November 202312
October 20238
September 20239

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20249
June 20244
May 20248
April 20243
March 20246
February 20248
January 20248
December 20235
November 20239
October 20239
September 20234

A total of 55 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20247
May 20242
April 20244
March 20246
February 20247
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 75 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20245
April 20246
March 20242
February 202411
January 20244
December 20236
November 202313
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 268 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 202430
July 202411
June 202419
May 202414
April 202420
March 202419
February 202413
January 202417
December 202322
November 202326
October 202310
September 202311

A total of 98 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20243
June 20248
May 20248
April 202411
March 20249
February 20249
January 20246
December 20234
November 20235
October 202313
September 20238

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LS2 3AE 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. Hospital
    Total34
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Burglary8
    Other theft4
    Public order4
    Bicycle theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total23
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Burglary2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Alexander Street
    Total11
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Oxford Row
    Total10
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Public order3
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Calverley Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences9
  • 7. Cromer Road
    Total9
    Burglary5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. St George'S Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Willow Terrace Road
    Total6
    Other theft5
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Queen Square
    Total5
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Blundell Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Portland Crescent
    Total4
    Public order3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Nightclub
    Total4
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Cross Woodstock Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 16. Marlborough Gardens
    Total3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 17. Providence Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Police Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Back Archery Terrace
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Churchill Gardens
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Archery Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Blandford Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Lofthouse Place
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 24. Lofthouse Terrace
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Blenheim Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Portland Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Inner Ring Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Portland Gate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Seminary Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1