LS26 8BS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS26 8BS

LS26 8BS, Leeds has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.19 per 1,000 population. This LS26 8BS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LS26 postcode area, which has experienced 221 crimes and a crime rate of 6.97 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LS26 8BS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS26 8BS, encompassing approximately 1349 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LS26 8BS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Scott Close with total crimes: 3
  • Church Close with total crimes: 3
  • Church Crescent with total crimes: 1

LS26 8BS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.190.00%
Burglary12.960.00%
Shoplifting10.740.00%
Public order10.740.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.71-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.480.00%
Burglary10.74-50.00%
Shoplifting10.740.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.41100.00%
Burglary24.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.480.00%
Other theft10.740.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.71-50.00%
Public order12.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.74-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.8950.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.45-33.33%
Burglary11.480.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Other crime10.740.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.4133.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.9650.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%
Public order10.74-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.8950.00%
Public order22.220.00%
Shoplifting21.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.480.00%
Burglary11.48-50.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%

In February 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
Burglary23.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.48-75.00%
Drugs11.480.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.67166.67%
Shoplifting15.930.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.67-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.480.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Theft from the person10.740.00%
Burglary10.740.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.45100.00%
Vehicle crime12.960.00%
Robbery10.740.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.220.00%
Vehicle crime11.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.710.00%
Shoplifting11.480.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.740.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20242
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 45 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20246
June 20243
May 20246
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20248
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
December 20232

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 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
March 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LS26 8BS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Scott Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Church Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 3. Church Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1