LS28 8HW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS28 8HW

LS28 8HW, Leeds has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.01 per 1,000 population. This LS28 8HW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LS28 postcode area, which has experienced 319 crimes and a crime rate of 7.83 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LS28 8HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS28 8HW, encompassing approximately 2395 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LS28 8HW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lordswood Grange with total crimes: 2
  • Victoria Gardens with total crimes: 1
  • West Park with total crimes: 1

LS28 8HW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.01166.67%
Anti-social behaviour23.34100.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Public order10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary34.17200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.25-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.25-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.83-50.00%
Public order10.42-50.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1210.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.01500.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.50-66.67%
Public order20.830.00%
Other theft20.830.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.17100.00%
Public order22.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.83-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime45.01300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.67-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.250.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.26100.00%
Burglary42.5033.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.670.00%
Vehicle crime11.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%

In February 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary34.1750.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.25-70.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.2550.00%
Other theft11.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.6825.00%
Burglary24.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.83-50.00%
Public order10.420.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.26100.00%
Vehicle crime23.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.83100.00%
Burglary20.830.00%
Public order10.83-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.920.00%
Public order21.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.83-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.25-66.67%
Burglary10.830.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.340.00%
Public order32.500.00%
Robbery11.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241
April 20243
March 20246
February 20243
January 202410
December 20238
November 20234
September 20238

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
February 20241

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20246
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 202412
April 20244
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LS28 8HW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lordswood Grange
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Victoria Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. West Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Glenroyd Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Occupation Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Heath Grove
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Windmill Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Westroyd Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Westroyd Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Smalewell Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Mount Tabor Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1