LS3 1AZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS3 1AZ

LS3 1AZ, Leeds has recorded a total of 78 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.75 per 1,000 population. This LS3 1AZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LS3 postcode area, which has experienced 78 crimes and a crime rate of 12.88 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LS3 1AZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS3 1AZ, encompassing approximately 4394 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (13) incidents (-40.91% decrease)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)

LS3 1AZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rutland Mount with total crimes: 11
  • Somers Place with total crimes: 10
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9

LS3 1AZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2117.75-22.22%
Vehicle crime134.78-40.91%
Other theft82.96-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson71.8275.00%
Public order61.5950.00%
Shoplifting61.37-33.33%
Theft from the person41.37300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.9133.33%
Burglary40.9133.33%
Drugs20.910.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2720.0380.00%
Vehicle crime226.14-38.89%
Other theft95.0150.00%
Shoplifting92.0580.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.05-33.33%
Public order40.91-60.00%
Burglary30.91-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.68200.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Drugs20.46-33.33%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.23-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime3622.0871.43%
Violence and sexual offences158.19-34.78%
Public order103.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.2820.00%
Bicycle theft61.37100.00%
Other theft61.37-53.85%
Shoplifting51.370.00%
Burglary41.140.00%
Drugs30.91-40.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Robbery20.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2321.62-14.81%
Vehicle crime215.23162.50%
Other theft134.7885.71%
Public order102.96-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.280.00%
Drugs51.14400.00%
Shoplifting51.14-58.33%
Burglary41.140.00%
Bicycle theft30.91200.00%
Other crime20.68-33.33%
Theft from the person20.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-85.71%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2721.623.85%
Shoplifting126.14300.00%
Public order122.73-25.00%
Vehicle crime82.73-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour71.82600.00%
Other theft71.59-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.5966.67%
Robbery51.14400.00%
Burglary41.14-33.33%
Other crime30.91-40.00%
Theft from the person20.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.46-50.00%
Drugs10.23-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2621.620.00%
Public order165.9223.08%
Other theft143.64100.00%
Vehicle crime113.19-15.38%
Drugs72.50600.00%
Burglary61.59500.00%
Other crime51.37400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1450.00%
Shoplifting30.68-62.50%
Bicycle theft20.680.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-88.89%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2619.120.00%
Public order135.9244.44%
Vehicle crime132.9618.18%
Anti-social behaviour92.96200.00%
Shoplifting82.05300.00%
Other theft71.82-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.59-71.43%
Theft from the person20.46100.00%
Burglary10.46-85.71%
Drugs10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Robbery10.23-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2618.8952.94%
Vehicle crime115.92-26.67%
Other theft102.5025.00%
Public order92.28-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.05-22.22%
Burglary71.5940.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.59200.00%
Bicycle theft30.68-25.00%
Robbery20.68100.00%
Shoplifting20.46-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.23-50.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1720.03-45.16%
Vehicle crime153.8725.00%
Public order103.410.00%
Shoplifting102.28233.33%
Criminal damage and arson92.280.00%
Other theft82.05-11.11%
Burglary51.820.00%
Bicycle theft41.14100.00%
Drugs40.91300.00%
Theft from the person20.91-33.33%
Other crime20.46-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-50.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3121.163.33%
Vehicle crime127.05-25.00%
Public order102.730.00%
Other theft92.28-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.05800.00%
Burglary52.05-28.57%
Other crime41.14300.00%
Theft from the person30.9150.00%
Shoplifting30.68-81.25%
Bicycle theft20.68-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour20.46-80.00%
Drugs10.46-85.71%
Robbery10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3027.080.00%
Vehicle crime166.830.00%
Shoplifting163.640.00%
Other theft103.640.00%
Public order102.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.280.00%
Drugs72.280.00%
Bicycle theft71.590.00%
Burglary71.590.00%
Theft from the person21.590.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20245
May 20241
April 20247
March 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20237

A total of 101 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 20246
June 202413
May 20247
April 202414
March 20247
February 202410
January 20248
December 20239
November 202310

A total of 110 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 202410
June 202410
May 202412
April 202416
March 202413
February 20249
January 202410
December 202310
November 202310

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 178 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202422
July 202436
June 202421
May 20248
April 202411
March 202413
February 202411
January 202415
December 202312
November 202316

A total of 269 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202427
July 202415
June 202423
May 202427
April 202426
March 202426
February 202426
January 202417
December 202331
November 202330

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20246
June 20245
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20247
January 20249
December 20239
November 20231

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20247
April 20241
March 20249
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 202310

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20246
March 20241
February 20247
January 20245
December 20235
November 20237

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20246
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20237

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 79 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20245
June 20245
May 202412
April 20243
March 20248
February 20242
January 202410
December 20233
November 202316

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LS3 1AZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Rutland Mount
    Total11
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Somers Place
    Total10
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total9
    Vehicle crime5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. St George'S Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Blundell Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hospital
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Police Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. West Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Cavendish Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Burley Access Road
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. West Way
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Marlborough Towers
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. St Andrew'S Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Inner Ring Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Seminary Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Hyde Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Kendal Grove
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Kendal Lane
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 21. Little Woodhouse Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Woodhouse Square
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Back Claremont Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Hanover Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Back Burley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Rutland Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 27. Bingley Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1