LS2 7BW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS2 7BW

LS2 7BW, Leeds has recorded a total of 671 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 655.21 per 1,000 population. This LS2 7BW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LS2 postcode area, which has experienced 449 crimes and a crime rate of 40.13 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LS2 7BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS2 7BW, encompassing approximately 1024 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LS2 7BW area, explore the LS2 7BW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (175) incidents (-10.26% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (141) incidents (-7.24% decrease)
  • Public order: (79) incidents (-2.47% decrease)

LS2 7BW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 111
  • Duncan Street with total crimes: 94
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 66

LS2 7BW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 175 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 141 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences175655.21-10.26%
Shoplifting141170.88-7.24%
Public order79137.68-2.47%
Other theft6377.1436.96%
Anti-social behaviour4161.5213.89%
Theft from the person3840.04-7.32%
Criminal damage and arson2937.1111.54%
Drugs2528.32-13.79%
Robbery2124.41-19.23%
Bicycle theft1920.5135.71%
Vehicle crime1818.5520.00%
Burglary1017.58-23.08%
Possession of weapons79.76133.33%
Other crime56.8425.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 195 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 152 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences195664.9812.72%
Shoplifting152190.41-11.63%
Public order81148.4232.79%
Other theft4679.09-14.81%
Theft from the person4144.925.13%
Anti-social behaviour3640.04-7.69%
Drugs2935.15-6.45%
Criminal damage and arson2628.3273.33%
Robbery2625.3936.84%
Vehicle crime1525.3936.36%
Bicycle theft1414.65-36.36%
Burglary1313.67-56.67%
Other crime412.6933.33%
Possession of weapons33.91-76.92%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 173 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 172 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences173665.958.81%
Shoplifting172168.93-3.37%
Public order61167.95-15.28%
Other theft5459.5628.57%
Theft from the person3952.732.63%
Anti-social behaviour3938.0844.44%
Drugs3138.0834.78%
Burglary3030.273.45%
Bicycle theft2229.29144.44%
Robbery1921.48-13.64%
Criminal damage and arson1518.55-46.43%
Possession of weapons1314.6544.44%
Vehicle crime1112.6957.14%
Other crime310.74-40.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 178 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 159 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting178632.75-14.42%
Violence and sexual offences159173.81-12.64%
Public order72155.267.46%
Other theft4270.31-10.64%
Theft from the person3841.012.70%
Burglary2937.1138.10%
Criminal damage and arson2828.3240.00%
Anti-social behaviour2727.34-10.00%
Drugs2326.3664.29%
Robbery2222.4622.22%
Bicycle theft921.48-35.71%
Possession of weapons98.7928.57%
Vehicle crime78.790.00%
Other crime56.8425.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 208 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 182 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting208660.1027.61%
Violence and sexual offences182203.1119.74%
Public order67177.7242.55%
Other theft4765.4251.61%
Theft from the person3745.89-15.91%
Anti-social behaviour3036.1311.11%
Burglary2129.29110.00%
Criminal damage and arson2020.5153.85%
Robbery1819.53100.00%
Bicycle theft1417.58100.00%
Drugs1413.67-12.50%
Possession of weapons713.6775.00%
Vehicle crime76.840.00%
Other crime46.84-33.33%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 163 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 152 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting163523.39-15.10%
Violence and sexual offences152159.17-4.40%
Public order47148.420.00%
Theft from the person4445.89-4.35%
Other theft3142.96-44.64%
Anti-social behaviour2730.27-6.90%
Drugs1626.36-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson1315.62-31.58%
Burglary1012.69-33.33%
Robbery99.76-60.87%
Bicycle theft78.79-30.00%
Vehicle crime76.84-36.36%
Other crime66.840.00%
Possession of weapons45.86-20.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 192 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 159 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting192628.8532.41%
Violence and sexual offences159187.48-26.39%
Other theft56155.26-9.68%
Public order4754.68-22.95%
Theft from the person4645.894.55%
Anti-social behaviour2944.92-9.38%
Drugs2628.3273.33%
Robbery2325.3915.00%
Criminal damage and arson1922.46-38.71%
Burglary1518.55-46.43%
Vehicle crime1114.65-21.43%
Bicycle theft1010.7411.11%
Other crime69.760.00%
Possession of weapons55.8625.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 216 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 145 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences216670.8445.95%
Shoplifting145210.92-16.18%
Other theft62141.59-3.12%
Public order6160.5412.96%
Theft from the person4459.56-2.22%
Anti-social behaviour3242.96-15.79%
Criminal damage and arson3131.25-3.12%
Burglary2830.27-33.33%
Robbery2027.34-23.08%
Drugs1519.53-16.67%
Vehicle crime1414.6516.67%
Bicycle theft913.67-47.06%
Other crime68.7920.00%
Possession of weapons45.8633.33%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 173 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 148 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting173661.07-23.11%
Violence and sexual offences148168.93-21.28%
Other theft64144.52-15.79%
Public order5462.49-28.00%
Theft from the person4552.73-8.16%
Burglary4243.9423.53%
Anti-social behaviour3841.0126.67%
Criminal damage and arson3237.11100.00%
Robbery2631.250.00%
Drugs1825.3938.46%
Bicycle theft1717.58-32.00%
Vehicle crime1216.6050.00%
Other crime511.72-28.57%
Possession of weapons34.88-40.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 225 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 188 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting225758.7217.19%
Violence and sexual offences188219.7122.08%
Other theft76183.5824.59%
Public order7574.21-14.77%
Theft from the person4973.24-7.55%
Burglary3447.853.03%
Anti-social behaviour3033.20-16.67%
Robbery2629.2918.18%
Bicycle theft2525.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson1624.41-36.00%
Drugs1315.62-60.61%
Vehicle crime812.69-55.56%
Other crime77.8116.67%
Possession of weapons56.84-44.44%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 192 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 154 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting192737.2412.28%
Violence and sexual offences154187.48-28.37%
Public order88150.3827.54%
Other theft6185.930.00%
Theft from the person5359.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour3651.750.00%
Burglary3335.15135.71%
Drugs3332.2222.22%
Bicycle theft2532.22177.78%
Criminal damage and arson2524.41-26.47%
Robbery2224.4115.79%
Vehicle crime1821.4812.50%
Possession of weapons917.5828.57%
Other crime68.79-14.29%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 215 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 171 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences215720.6417.49%
Shoplifting171209.9423.02%
Public order69166.981.47%
Other theft6167.3817.31%
Theft from the person5359.5623.26%
Anti-social behaviour3651.75-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson3435.15100.00%
Drugs2733.2022.73%
Robbery1926.360.00%
Vehicle crime1618.5533.33%
Burglary1415.62-17.65%
Bicycle theft913.6750.00%
Possession of weapons78.79133.33%
Other crime76.84-30.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 183 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 139 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences183626.900.00%
Shoplifting139178.690.00%
Public order68135.730.00%
Other theft5266.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour5150.780.00%
Theft from the person4349.800.00%
Drugs2241.990.00%
Robbery1921.480.00%
Burglary1718.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson1716.600.00%
Vehicle crime1216.600.00%
Other crime1011.720.00%
Bicycle theft69.760.00%
Possession of weapons35.860.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 186 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.31 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202419
June 202414
May 202422
April 20249
March 202414
February 20247
January 202410
December 20239
November 202317
October 202325
September 202325
August 20239
July 20236

A total of 305 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.46 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202429
June 202426
May 202415
April 202428
March 202420
February 202413
January 202419
December 202331
November 202332
October 202316
September 202325
August 202334
July 202317

A total of 715 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 55.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202463
June 202446
May 202454
April 202442
March 202447
February 202431
January 202456
December 202362
November 202364
October 202376
September 202361
August 202361
July 202352

A total of 156 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202418
June 202415
May 202411
April 20247
March 20247
February 20247
January 202411
December 202314
November 202312
October 20238
September 202318
August 202316
July 202312

A total of 79 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20243
May 202413
April 20249
March 20247
February 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235
September 20239
August 20237
July 20233

A total of 452 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.77 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202441
June 202436
May 202439
April 202427
March 202430
February 202427
January 202429
December 202332
November 202338
October 202330
September 202336
August 202336
July 202351

A total of 74 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 20246
January 20246
December 20236
November 20235
October 20237
September 20236
August 20237
July 202310

A total of 869 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 66.85 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202479
June 202481
May 202461
April 202472
March 202467
February 202447
January 202447
December 202361
November 202354
October 202375
September 202388
August 202369
July 202368

A total of 270 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202421
June 202426
May 202419
April 202422
March 202418
February 20249
January 202423
December 202320
November 202326
October 202326
September 202322
August 202319
July 202319

A total of 296 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.77 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 202413
May 202430
April 202429
March 202421
February 202410
January 202415
December 202328
November 202342
October 202334
September 202333
August 202314
July 202317

A total of 2251 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 173.15 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 225 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2024141
June 2024152
May 2024172
April 2024178
March 2024208
February 2024163
January 2024192
December 2023145
November 2023173
October 2023225
September 2023192
August 2023171
July 2023139

A total of 2299 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 176.85 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 216 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2024175
June 2024195
May 2024173
April 2024159
March 2024182
February 2024152
January 2024159
December 2023216
November 2023148
October 2023188
September 2023154
August 2023215
July 2023183

A total of 292 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.46 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202425
June 202429
May 202431
April 202423
March 202414
February 202416
January 202426
December 202315
November 202318
October 202313
September 202333
August 202327
July 202322

A total of 570 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 43.85 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202438
June 202441
May 202439
April 202438
March 202437
February 202444
January 202446
December 202344
November 202345
October 202349
September 202353
August 202353
July 202343

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LS2 7BW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total111
    Shoplifting33
    Public order17
    Violence and sexual offences17
    Other theft12
    Theft from the person8
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Drugs4
    Bicycle theft3
    Burglary2
    Robbery2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Duncan Street
    Total94
    Violence and sexual offences31
    Public order13
    Drugs10
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Shoplifting8
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person7
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Robbery3
    Bicycle theft2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total66
    Shoplifting14
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Other theft8
    Public order8
    Vehicle crime7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs4
    Possession of weapons3
    Robbery3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 4. Nightclub
    Total47
    Violence and sexual offences21
    Other theft10
    Theft from the person6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Sidney Street
    Total36
    Shoplifting17
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Mill Hill
    Total35
    Shoplifting22
    Burglary3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Central Road
    Total32
    Shoplifting18
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft3
    Burglary2
    Other crime2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Pitfall Street
    Total32
    Violence and sexual offences17
    Theft from the person5
    Drugs3
    Public order3
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total24
    Public order6
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Leeds Coach Station
    Total23
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft3
    Public order3
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Lower Basinghall Street
    Total17
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft3
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Supermarket
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Public order4
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Call Lane
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 14. Albion Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Bus/Coach Station
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 16. Kendell Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 17. High Court Lane
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 18. George Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. Harper Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Leeds City Bus Station
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order1
  • 21. Harrison Street
    Total6
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Lands Lane
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Butts Court
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 24. Little Neville Street
    Total5
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. The Calls
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 26. Harewood Street
    Total5
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Queens'S Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 28. Neville Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Assembly Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Chantrell Court
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour1