LS2 9JS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS2 9JS

LS2 9JS, Leeds has recorded a total of 59 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.60 per 1,000 population. This LS2 9JS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LS2 postcode area, which has experienced 487 crimes and a crime rate of 43.52 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LS2 9JS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS2 9JS, encompassing approximately 4042 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LS2 9JS area, explore the LS2 9JS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Burglary: (11) incidents (1000.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)

LS2 9JS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cromer Road with total crimes: 9
  • Willow Terrace Road with total crimes: 6
  • Blenheim View with total crimes: 4

LS2 9JS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.6014.29%
Burglary115.941000.00%
Other theft92.72350.00%
Robbery32.230.00%
Public order30.740.00%
Vehicle crime30.74-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74-50.00%
Drugs20.490.00%
Bicycle theft20.49-60.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.3816.67%
Bicycle theft55.20-28.57%
Vehicle crime51.2466.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.240.00%
Public order30.990.00%
Other crime20.74100.00%
Other theft20.49-71.43%
Shoplifting20.49-33.33%
Burglary10.49-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.36-18.18%
Other theft74.45-50.00%
Bicycle theft71.73-46.15%
Burglary61.7320.00%
Public order31.48-57.14%
Shoplifting30.740.00%
Theft from the person30.740.00%
Vehicle crime30.74-50.00%
Drugs20.74100.00%
Other crime10.49-66.67%
Robbery10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2219.54-8.33%
Other theft145.44600.00%
Bicycle theft133.46225.00%
Public order73.22-41.67%
Vehicle crime61.73100.00%
Burglary51.48-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.240.00%
Shoplifting30.7450.00%
Other crime30.74200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.74-75.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Robbery10.25-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2416.5833.33%
Public order125.94100.00%
Burglary102.97400.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.4733.33%
Bicycle theft40.99-63.64%
Robbery30.990.00%
Vehicle crime30.74-40.00%
Other theft20.74-71.43%
Shoplifting20.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.84-14.29%
Bicycle theft114.45175.00%
Other theft72.72250.00%
Public order61.7320.00%
Vehicle crime51.48-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson31.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.740.00%
Robbery30.740.00%
Burglary20.740.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.6150.00%
Vehicle crime95.200.00%
Public order52.23-28.57%
Bicycle theft41.24-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour30.9950.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.74-50.00%
Shoplifting30.7450.00%
Possession of weapons20.740.00%
Burglary20.49-33.33%
Other theft20.49-77.78%
Other crime10.490.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.580.00%
Other theft93.4628.57%
Vehicle crime92.23350.00%
Public order72.23600.00%
Bicycle theft71.7316.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.730.00%
Drugs31.4850.00%
Burglary30.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.74-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.490.00%
Shoplifting20.49-33.33%
Theft from the person20.49100.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.1255.56%
Other theft73.46-30.00%
Bicycle theft61.73500.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.48100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.480.00%
Shoplifting30.74-25.00%
Burglary30.74-66.67%
Drugs20.74100.00%
Vehicle crime20.49-83.33%
Public order10.49-75.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.25-50.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1214.1020.00%
Other theft102.97-9.09%
Burglary92.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.23-55.00%
Public order42.23-50.00%
Shoplifting40.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.99-40.00%
Other crime20.74100.00%
Theft from the person20.49-33.33%
Drugs10.49-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.25-87.50%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2019.790.00%
Other theft114.950.00%
Vehicle crime102.720.00%
Burglary92.470.00%
Public order82.230.00%
Bicycle theft81.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.980.00%
Theft from the person31.240.00%
Possession of weapons20.740.00%
Drugs20.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20241
July 20246
June 20245
May 202410
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20239
November 20239

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20246
January 20246
December 20233
November 20235

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 205 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202421
July 202418
June 202422
May 202424
April 202418
March 202421
February 202414
January 202414
December 20239
November 202320

A total of 80 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
July 20247
June 202414
May 20242
April 20247
March 20242
February 20249
January 20247
December 202310
November 202311

A total of 68 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20247
June 202413
May 20244
April 202411
March 20244
February 20247
January 20246
December 20231
November 20238

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20247
May 202412
April 20246
March 20245
February 20247
January 20241
December 20234
November 20238

A total of 67 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20245
March 20249
February 20249
January 20242
December 202312
November 202310

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20242
February 20242
November 20232

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LS2 9JS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cromer Road
    Total9
    Burglary5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 2. Willow Terrace Road
    Total6
    Other theft5
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Blenheim View
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 5. Cross Woodstock Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Marlborough Gardens
    Total3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. Moorfield Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Back Archery Terrace
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Churchill Gardens
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Hospital
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Clarendon Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Supermarket
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Lifton Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Spenceley Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. St Mark'S Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Kingston Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Archery Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Blandford Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Seminary Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Hyde Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Little Woodhouse Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Kelso Place
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 24. Mount Preston Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. University Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Lyddon Terrace
    Total1
    Burglary1