LS28 6LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS28 6LJ

LS28 6LJ, Leeds has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.61 per 1,000 population. This LS28 6LJ 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 6LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS28 6LJ, encompassing approximately 1631 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-23.53% decrease)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

LS28 6LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Half Mile Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Half Mile Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Church Hill Gardens with total crimes: 2

LS28 6LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1319.61-23.53%
Burglary57.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.06300.00%
Vehicle crime32.4550.00%
Public order21.84100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.23-50.00%
Drugs11.230.00%
Shoplifting10.61-50.00%
Other theft10.61-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1722.68-29.17%
Burglary510.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.060.00%
Other theft22.450.00%
Shoplifting21.23100.00%
Vehicle crime21.23-33.33%
Robbery11.230.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2422.079.09%
Burglary514.710.00%
Vehicle crime33.0650.00%
Robbery11.840.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Shoplifting10.61-50.00%
Public order10.610.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2226.97-8.33%
Burglary513.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.06300.00%
Other theft22.45-33.33%
Shoplifting21.230.00%
Vehicle crime21.23-33.33%
Drugs21.23-60.00%
Bicycle theft21.23100.00%
Public order11.230.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2431.2684.62%
Anti-social behaviour514.7166.67%
Drugs53.06400.00%
Burglary53.060.00%
Vehicle crime33.06200.00%
Other theft31.840.00%
Shoplifting21.840.00%
Public order11.23-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-80.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1321.45-38.10%
Criminal damage and arson57.970.00%
Burglary53.06400.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.060.00%
Public order31.84200.00%
Other theft31.84200.00%
Other crime11.840.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2122.6840.00%
Criminal damage and arson512.87150.00%
Vehicle crime33.06200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.84-25.00%
Public order11.84-66.67%
Other theft10.610.00%
Shoplifting10.61-66.67%
Burglary10.61-66.67%
Other crime10.610.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1520.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour49.19300.00%
Burglary32.450.00%
Public order31.8450.00%
Shoplifting31.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.84-60.00%
Other crime11.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1519.61-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson59.19-16.67%
Burglary33.060.00%
Public order21.840.00%
Other theft21.23-60.00%
Vehicle crime21.23100.00%
Drugs11.23-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1720.23-32.00%
Criminal damage and arson610.42100.00%
Other theft53.68150.00%
Drugs23.060.00%
Shoplifting11.23-50.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2530.65-3.85%
Burglary515.32150.00%
Public order53.0666.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.06-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.8450.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.84-25.00%
Drugs21.84100.00%
Other theft21.230.00%
Shoplifting21.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2629.4236.84%
Criminal damage and arson415.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.45300.00%
Public order32.4550.00%
Other theft21.84100.00%
Other crime21.230.00%
Vehicle crime21.23100.00%
Burglary21.230.00%
Shoplifting21.230.00%
Drugs11.230.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1920.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson411.650.00%
Burglary22.450.00%
Shoplifting21.230.00%
Public order21.230.00%
Vehicle crime11.230.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 251 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.31 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202417
July 202424
June 202422
May 202424
April 202413
March 202421
February 202415
January 202415
December 202317
November 202325
October 202326
September 202319

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20245
June 20245
May 20245
April 20245
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
November 20235
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20245
March 20245
February 20242
January 20245
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
November 20235
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
January 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LS28 6LJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Half Mile Gardens
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Half Mile Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Church Hill Gardens
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Fern Lea View
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Pilgrim Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Swinnow Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Randolph Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Summerfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Half Mile Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Church Hill Mount
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Half Mile Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Britannia Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Church Hill Green
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Victoria Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Granville Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Norwood Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Back Bright Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Town Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Hill Side Mount
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. North View Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Richmond Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Glenlea Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1