LS28 5JN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS28 5JN

LS28 5JN, Leeds has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.99 per 1,000 population. This LS28 5JN 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 5JN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS28 5JN, encompassing approximately 3865 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LS28 5JN area, explore the LS28 5JN Area information page.
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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: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

LS28 5JN 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 5JN 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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting146.9940.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.62-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson21.03100.00%
Burglary20.52-71.43%
Public order20.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

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
Shoplifting108.80233.33%
Violence and sexual offences92.590.00%
Burglary72.33133.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.81300.00%
Public order21.030.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.69-10.00%
Vehicle crime32.3350.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7850.00%
Burglary30.78-40.00%
Shoplifting30.78-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.780.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.50233.33%
Shoplifting62.59-50.00%
Burglary51.55400.00%
Vehicle crime21.29-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52-33.33%
Public order10.52-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting128.0220.00%
Vehicle crime43.1033.33%
Public order41.0333.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.03-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.78-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.78-60.00%
Other theft20.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting109.06-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences52.59-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.29150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.29400.00%
Drugs41.290.00%
Vehicle crime31.03-62.50%
Public order30.78-40.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1410.871300.00%
Violence and sexual offences123.62100.00%
Vehicle crime83.10300.00%
Public order52.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-85.71%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.8120.00%
Public order51.5525.00%
Vehicle crime21.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.520.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.14-44.44%
Public order41.29300.00%
Vehicle crime21.03-50.00%
Other theft20.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.1428.57%
Vehicle crime42.330.00%
Other crime11.030.00%
Public order10.26-66.67%
Burglary10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.6240.00%
Public order31.8150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-50.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.88-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour21.29100.00%
Burglary20.52100.00%
Public order20.52-50.00%
Shoplifting20.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.430.00%
Public order42.850.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20243
June 20245
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 20249
June 202410
May 20243
April 20245
March 202412
February 20246
January 20245
December 20239
November 20237
October 20235
September 202311

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20245
February 20245
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
January 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 73 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202410
July 20243
June 20246
May 202412
April 202410
March 202414
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
February 20247
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20248
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20244
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LS28 5JN 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. Kirklees Rise
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Wadlands Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Alma Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Stony Royd
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ebenezer Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. New Park Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. New Park Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Willow Road
    Total1
    Other crime1