LS2 9NU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS2 9NU

LS2 9NU, Leeds has recorded a total of 132 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 94.93 per 1,000 population. This LS2 9NU 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 9NU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS2 9NU, encompassing approximately 1390 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (46) incidents (6.98% increase)
  • Other theft: (17) incidents (41.67% increase)
  • Burglary: (17) incidents (466.67% increase)

LS2 9NU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 34
  • Rutland Mount with total crimes: 11
  • Somers Place with total crimes: 10

LS2 9NU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4694.936.98%
Other theft1733.0841.67%
Burglary1712.23466.67%
Public order1112.23-38.89%
Criminal damage and arson107.91150.00%
Shoplifting97.19-30.77%
Vehicle crime76.47-22.22%
Theft from the person45.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.8833.33%
Drugs22.88-50.00%
Other crime21.440.00%
Bicycle theft21.44-33.33%
Robbery11.440.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4383.4230.30%
Public order1830.925.88%
Shoplifting1312.9462.50%
Other theft129.3533.33%
Vehicle crime98.63-47.06%
Criminal damage and arson46.47-33.33%
Drugs42.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.88-40.00%
Bicycle theft32.16-62.50%
Burglary32.16-62.50%
Possession of weapons22.160.00%
Other crime21.44-60.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3389.89-2.94%
Public order1723.73-10.53%
Vehicle crime1712.2370.00%
Other theft912.23-10.00%
Bicycle theft86.47-27.27%
Burglary85.75100.00%
Shoplifting85.7514.29%
Criminal damage and arson65.75-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour54.31400.00%
Other crime53.600.00%
Drugs43.60-20.00%
Robbery32.880.00%
Possession of weapons22.16100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3481.98-12.82%
Public order1924.4511.76%
Bicycle theft1113.66266.67%
Other theft107.9142.86%
Vehicle crime107.19100.00%
Criminal damage and arson77.190.00%
Shoplifting75.03-46.15%
Other crime55.03-16.67%
Drugs53.60150.00%
Burglary43.60-42.86%
Possession of weapons12.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.72-87.50%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3990.6114.71%
Public order1728.05-22.73%
Shoplifting1312.23333.33%
Anti-social behaviour89.350.00%
Robbery85.75700.00%
Burglary75.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.0316.67%
Other theft75.03-30.00%
Other crime65.0350.00%
Vehicle crime54.31-54.55%
Bicycle theft33.60-50.00%
Theft from the person32.1650.00%
Drugs22.16-71.43%
Possession of weapons11.44-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3482.7017.24%
Public order2224.4529.41%
Vehicle crime1115.8222.22%
Other theft107.9166.67%
Drugs77.19133.33%
Burglary75.0340.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.0320.00%
Bicycle theft64.31500.00%
Other crime44.31100.00%
Shoplifting32.88-72.73%
Theft from the person22.16100.00%
Possession of weapons21.44100.00%
Robbery11.440.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2969.76-27.50%
Public order1720.8570.00%
Shoplifting1112.23120.00%
Vehicle crime97.9150.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.47100.00%
Other theft64.31-33.33%
Burglary54.31-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson53.60-37.50%
Drugs33.60200.00%
Other crime22.160.00%
Bicycle theft11.44-83.33%
Theft from the person10.72-50.00%
Robbery10.72-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4071.9166.67%
Public order1028.77-28.57%
Other theft97.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson86.47-27.27%
Burglary75.75133.33%
Bicycle theft65.0320.00%
Vehicle crime64.31-50.00%
Shoplifting54.31-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.6050.00%
Robbery22.160.00%
Theft from the person21.44-33.33%
Drugs11.44-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2473.35-42.86%
Public order1417.260.00%
Vehicle crime1210.070.00%
Shoplifting128.63140.00%
Criminal damage and arson118.6357.14%
Other theft97.91-35.71%
Bicycle theft56.47150.00%
Drugs43.60100.00%
Theft from the person32.880.00%
Other crime32.160.00%
Burglary32.16-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.16-33.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4280.545.00%
Other theft1430.2055.56%
Public order1410.077.69%
Vehicle crime1210.07-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson78.63250.00%
Shoplifting55.03-68.75%
Burglary43.60-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.88-66.67%
Theft from the person32.160.00%
Other crime32.16200.00%
Bicycle theft22.16-71.43%
Drugs21.44-75.00%
Robbery11.44-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4092.77-24.53%
Shoplifting1628.77-11.11%
Public order1311.51-45.83%
Vehicle crime139.3518.18%
Anti-social behaviour99.35200.00%
Other theft96.47-52.63%
Drugs86.47300.00%
Bicycle theft75.75-12.50%
Burglary55.03-16.67%
Theft from the person33.60-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.16-81.82%
Robbery21.44-33.33%
Other crime11.44-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.72-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53120.8165.62%
Public order2438.11-4.00%
Other theft1917.2672.73%
Shoplifting1813.6680.00%
Criminal damage and arson1112.9483.33%
Vehicle crime117.9110.00%
Bicycle theft87.91100.00%
Burglary65.75-40.00%
Theft from the person44.31-20.00%
Other crime42.880.00%
Robbery32.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.160.00%
Possession of weapons22.160.00%
Drugs21.44-33.33%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3285.580.00%
Public order2523.010.00%
Other theft1117.980.00%
Vehicle crime107.910.00%
Burglary107.190.00%
Shoplifting107.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.190.00%
Theft from the person54.310.00%
Bicycle theft43.600.00%
Drugs32.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 142 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202412
July 20249
June 202410
May 20247
April 202410
March 20246
February 20249
January 20249
December 202314
November 20239
October 202319
September 202311

A total of 489 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202443
July 202433
June 202434
May 202439
April 202434
March 202429
February 202440
January 202424
December 202342
November 202340
October 202353
September 202332

A total of 47 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20245
May 20242
April 20247
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20238
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 221 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202418
July 202417
June 202419
May 202417
April 202422
March 202417
February 202410
January 202414
December 202314
November 202313
October 202324
September 202325

A total of 30 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 132 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 202417
June 202410
May 20245
April 202411
March 20249
February 20246
January 202412
December 202312
November 202313
October 202311
September 202310

A total of 86 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20243
July 20248
June 20244
May 20247
April 20247
March 20245
February 20247
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20236
September 202310

A total of 90 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
July 20246
June 20247
May 20247
April 20246
March 20245
February 20248
January 202411
December 20237
November 20232
October 202311
September 20236

A total of 37 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20245
May 20246
April 20244
March 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 130 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202413
July 20248
June 20247
May 202413
April 20243
March 202411
February 20245
January 202412
December 20235
November 202316
October 202318
September 202310

A total of 66 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20248
June 202411
May 20243
April 20246
March 20241
February 20246
January 20245
December 20232
November 20237
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 20241
May 20248
March 20246
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20239
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
May 20248
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total34
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Burglary8
    Other theft4
    Public order4
    Bicycle theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Rutland Mount
    Total11
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Somers Place
    Total10
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Oxford Row
    Total10
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Public order3
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Calverley Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences9
  • 6. Cromer Road
    Total9
    Burglary5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 7. St George'S Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Willow Terrace Road
    Total6
    Other theft5
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Blundell Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 11. Police Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. West Way
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Marlborough Towers
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. St Andrew'S Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Portland Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Inner Ring Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Seminary Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Hyde Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Kendal Grove
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Kendal Lane
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 24. Little Woodhouse Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Woodhouse Square
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Back Claremont Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Hanover Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Back Burley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Rutland Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 30. Bingley Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1