LS2 8EU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS2 8EU

LS2 8EU, Leeds has recorded a total of 296 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 90.44 per 1,000 population. This LS2 8EU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LS2 postcode area, which has experienced 578 crimes and a crime rate of 51.65 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LS2 8EU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS2 8EU, encompassing approximately 3272 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LS2 8EU area, explore the LS2 8EU Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the LS2 8EU area, visit the LS2 8EU House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (90) incidents (8.43% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (50) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (39) incidents (25.81% increase)

LS2 8EU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Merrion Way with total crimes: 49
  • Hospital with total crimes: 45
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 44

LS2 8EU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9090.448.43%
Shoplifting5027.5066.67%
Public order3915.2825.81%
Other theft2811.923.70%
Bicycle theft148.5675.00%
Vehicle crime134.2818.18%
Anti-social behaviour133.97-7.14%
Burglary103.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.0650.00%
Drugs92.75200.00%
Theft from the person82.75-11.11%
Other crime52.44-37.50%
Possession of weapons51.5366.67%
Robbery31.53-62.50%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8376.6925.76%
Public order3125.363.33%
Shoplifting309.47-53.85%
Other theft279.1728.57%
Anti-social behaviour148.257.69%
Vehicle crime114.2837.50%
Burglary103.3611.11%
Theft from the person93.06-35.71%
Bicycle theft82.75-55.56%
Other crime82.44100.00%
Robbery82.44-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.44-53.85%
Drugs31.830.00%
Possession of weapons30.9250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6684.33-13.16%
Shoplifting6520.17-10.96%
Public order3019.86-3.23%
Other theft219.17-19.23%
Bicycle theft186.42157.14%
Theft from the person145.5027.27%
Anti-social behaviour134.288.33%
Criminal damage and arson133.9730.00%
Robbery103.97-23.08%
Burglary93.060.00%
Vehicle crime82.75300.00%
Other crime42.44-20.00%
Drugs31.22-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.920.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7686.47-1.30%
Shoplifting7323.2230.36%
Public order3122.3114.81%
Other theft269.470.00%
Robbery137.94225.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.979.09%
Theft from the person113.67-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson103.3611.11%
Burglary93.06-40.00%
Bicycle theft72.75-46.15%
Drugs62.140.00%
Other crime51.83400.00%
Vehicle crime21.53-84.62%
Possession of weapons20.610.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7784.038.45%
Shoplifting5623.53-1.75%
Public order2717.11-34.15%
Other theft268.250.00%
Burglary157.9450.00%
Theft from the person154.58150.00%
Vehicle crime134.58-7.14%
Bicycle theft133.97160.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.9783.33%
Criminal damage and arson93.36-25.00%
Drugs62.75-25.00%
Robbery41.83-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.220.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7181.58-6.58%
Shoplifting5721.6996.55%
Public order4117.4232.26%
Other theft2612.53-7.14%
Vehicle crime147.9427.27%
Criminal damage and arson124.28-20.00%
Burglary103.67100.00%
Robbery83.06100.00%
Drugs82.44-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour62.44-62.50%
Theft from the person61.83-72.73%
Bicycle theft51.83-54.55%
Possession of weapons21.530.00%
Other crime10.61-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7679.1449.02%
Public order3123.226.90%
Shoplifting299.47-43.14%
Other theft288.86-17.65%
Theft from the person228.56144.44%
Anti-social behaviour166.7223.08%
Criminal damage and arson154.89150.00%
Bicycle theft114.5883.33%
Vehicle crime113.36175.00%
Drugs93.3628.57%
Burglary52.75-64.29%
Robbery41.53-50.00%
Other crime21.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5171.81-37.04%
Shoplifting5115.58-21.54%
Other theft3415.583.03%
Public order2910.39-6.45%
Burglary148.86-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour134.2818.18%
Theft from the person93.970.00%
Robbery82.750.00%
Drugs72.4475.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.14-53.85%
Bicycle theft61.83-40.00%
Vehicle crime41.83-42.86%
Other crime21.22-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8188.61-14.74%
Shoplifting6524.75-29.35%
Other theft3319.86-2.94%
Public order3110.08-11.43%
Burglary159.47-21.05%
Criminal damage and arson134.58160.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.97-45.00%
Bicycle theft103.3642.86%
Theft from the person93.06-70.00%
Robbery82.75-27.27%
Vehicle crime72.44-41.67%
Drugs42.14300.00%
Other crime31.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 92 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95111.832.15%
Shoplifting9229.0343.75%
Public order3528.1140.00%
Other theft3410.69-20.93%
Theft from the person3010.39150.00%
Anti-social behaviour209.1742.86%
Burglary196.1158.33%
Vehicle crime125.8150.00%
Robbery113.67175.00%
Bicycle theft73.36-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.14-61.54%
Other crime31.53-62.50%
Possession of weapons20.920.00%
Drugs10.61-85.71%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9399.6120.78%
Shoplifting6428.42-8.57%
Other theft4319.5626.47%
Public order2513.14-13.79%
Bicycle theft217.6475.00%
Anti-social behaviour146.42-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson134.280.00%
Burglary123.97-36.84%
Theft from the person123.67-52.00%
Other crime83.67-20.00%
Vehicle crime82.44-46.67%
Drugs72.4440.00%
Robbery42.14-69.23%
Possession of weapons21.22100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77103.280.00%
Shoplifting7023.530.00%
Other theft3421.390.00%
Public order2910.390.00%
Theft from the person258.860.00%
Burglary197.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour155.810.00%
Vehicle crime154.580.00%
Robbery134.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson133.970.00%
Bicycle theft123.970.00%
Other crime103.670.00%
Drugs53.060.00%
Possession of weapons11.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 132 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 20248
June 202418
May 20247
April 202413
March 20245
February 202411
January 20246
December 202310
November 20237
October 202321
September 202312

A total of 147 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 202410
June 20249
May 20249
April 202415
March 202410
February 20245
January 202414
December 202315
November 202319
October 202312
September 202319

A total of 124 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20246
June 202413
May 202410
April 20249
March 202412
February 202415
January 20246
December 202313
November 20235
October 202313
September 202313

A total of 170 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20249
June 202414
May 202411
April 202415
March 20246
February 202422
January 20249
December 20239
November 202330
October 202312
September 202325

A total of 52 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20248
June 20244
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20238
September 202310

A total of 379 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202439
July 202431
June 202430
May 202431
April 202427
March 202441
February 202431
January 202429
December 202331
November 202335
October 202325
September 202329

A total of 68 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20243
June 20243
May 20246
April 20246
March 20248
February 20249
January 20247
December 20234
November 20231
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 360 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202428
July 202427
June 202421
May 202426
April 202426
March 202426
February 202428
January 202434
December 202333
November 202334
October 202343
September 202334

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 118 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 202411
June 20248
May 20242
April 202413
March 202414
February 202411
January 20244
December 20237
November 202312
October 20238
September 202315

A total of 936 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 78.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202490
July 202483
June 202466
May 202476
April 202477
March 202471
February 202476
January 202451
December 202381
November 202395
October 202393
September 202377

A total of 94 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20248
June 202410
May 202413
April 20244
March 20248
February 20244
January 20248
December 20238
November 202311
October 20234
September 202313

A total of 702 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 58.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202450
July 202430
June 202465
May 202473
April 202456
March 202457
February 202429
January 202451
December 202365
November 202392
October 202364
September 202370

A total of 158 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 202414
June 202413
May 202412
April 202411
March 20246
February 202416
January 202413
December 202311
November 202320
October 202314
September 202315

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LS2 8EU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Merrion Way
    Total49
    Shoplifting24
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Public order7
    Other theft3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Hospital
    Total45
    Violence and sexual offences18
    Public order9
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft2
    Drugs2
    Vehicle crime2
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total44
    Violence and sexual offences15
    Public order6
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Nightclub
    Total38
    Shoplifting12
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Other theft4
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total26
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Vehicle crime5
    Other theft4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Bicycle theft3
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Queen Square
    Total9
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Merrion Street
    Total9
    Public order3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Alexander Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Cross Belgrave Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 10. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Lands Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Oxford Row
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 13. Lovell Park Road
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 14. Butts Court
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Hartley Hill
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Wade Lane
    Total4
    Possession of weapons2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Belgrave Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Grafton Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 19. Portland Crescent
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Brunswick Terrace
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 21. King Charles Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Lofthouse Terrace
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Primrose Circus
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Elmwood Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Providence Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Jacob Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. The Headrow
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 29. South Parade
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Portland Gate
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1