LS28 5DF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS28 5DF

LS28 5DF, Leeds has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.54 per 1,000 population. This LS28 5DF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LS28 postcode area, which has experienced 285 crimes and a crime rate of 6.99 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LS28 5DF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS28 5DF, encompassing approximately 4432 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

LS28 5DF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15
  • Gambles Hill with total crimes: 2
  • Croft Avenue with total crimes: 2

LS28 5DF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting146.5440.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.16-22.22%
Public order21.58100.00%
Other crime20.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Burglary10.23-83.33%
Other theft10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting107.67100.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.26-10.00%
Burglary62.03100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.35150.00%
Vehicle crime21.13100.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.41-9.09%
Shoplifting52.26-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.1350.00%
Burglary30.68-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.68-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.45-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.2222.22%
Shoplifting62.48-50.00%
Burglary51.3566.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.1350.00%
Vehicle crime20.68-50.00%
Drugs20.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting128.3520.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.7112.50%
Public order42.0333.33%
Vehicle crime40.9033.33%
Burglary30.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.45-60.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting108.35-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences82.26-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson61.80100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.3566.67%
Vehicle crime31.13-70.00%
Public order30.68-25.00%
Drugs20.680.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1411.051300.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.160.00%
Vehicle crime102.48233.33%
Public order42.26-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9050.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.68-62.50%
Burglary30.6850.00%
Other crime10.680.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.2283.33%
Anti-social behaviour82.48300.00%
Public order51.8025.00%
Vehicle crime31.13-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68-50.00%
Burglary20.45-50.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.77-40.00%
Vehicle crime51.3525.00%
Public order41.13300.00%
Burglary40.90300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.90300.00%
Other theft30.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.680.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.0611.11%
Vehicle crime42.260.00%
Other crime10.900.00%
Public order10.23-66.67%
Burglary10.23-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.740.00%
Public order32.030.00%
Other theft30.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.680.00%
Burglary20.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 202410
June 202411
May 20249
April 20248
March 202411
February 202411
January 20246
December 202310
November 20239

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20245
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
January 20243
November 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 74 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202410
July 20245
June 20246
May 202412
April 202410
March 202414
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
March 20243
February 20248
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 202410
February 20243
January 20245
December 20234

A total of 1 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

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LS28 5DF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total15
    Shoplifting14
    Robbery1
  • 2. Gambles Hill
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 3. Croft Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Stony Royd
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ebenezer Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. New Park Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. New Park Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Newlands
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Fieldhouse Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. The Cote
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Merton Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Willow Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Sycamore Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1