LS5 3PX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS5 3PX

LS5 3PX, Leeds has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.74 per 1,000 population. This LS5 3PX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LS5 postcode area, which has experienced 117 crimes and a crime rate of 13.02 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LS5 3PX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS5 3PX, encompassing approximately 2298 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LS5 3PX area, explore the LS5 3PX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LS5 3PX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cragside Close with total crimes: 5
  • Hawkswood Street with total crimes: 4
  • Cragside Gardens with total crimes: 2

LS5 3PX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.7450.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.83200.00%
Vehicle crime22.610.00%
Burglary10.870.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.26-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour25.22100.00%
Public order20.87-50.00%
Other crime10.87-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-50.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2818.7055.56%
Public order412.18300.00%
Other crime21.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.870.00%
Robbery20.87100.00%
Vehicle crime20.87-50.00%
Other theft10.870.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.61-18.18%
Vehicle crime47.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.740.00%
Other crime20.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.87-66.67%
Public order10.43-66.67%
Robbery10.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2217.40144.44%
Other theft49.57300.00%
Public order31.7450.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.300.00%
Shoplifting31.30200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.30-50.00%
Other crime20.870.00%
Burglary10.870.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.44-59.09%
Criminal damage and arson43.9133.33%
Other crime21.74100.00%
Public order20.87-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.870.00%
Vehicle crime20.87100.00%
Shoplifting10.870.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Other theft10.43-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2217.4046.67%
Anti-social behaviour59.570.00%
Other theft32.17200.00%
Public order31.3050.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.30-40.00%
Shoplifting11.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-50.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Other crime10.43-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.0525.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.520.00%
Vehicle crime22.17100.00%
Public order20.870.00%
Drugs20.870.00%
Other crime20.87-33.33%
Shoplifting10.870.00%
Other theft10.43-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.57-36.84%
Other crime35.2250.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.300.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Public order20.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.87-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.22-17.39%
Vehicle crime48.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.74-25.00%
Public order21.30-50.00%
Other crime20.87100.00%
Other theft20.87100.00%
Shoplifting10.870.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2317.4035.29%
Anti-social behaviour510.00-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson42.170.00%
Public order41.7433.33%
Possession of weapons11.740.00%
Other theft10.43-50.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour87.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.480.00%
Public order31.740.00%
Vehicle crime31.300.00%
Other theft21.300.00%
Shoplifting20.870.00%
Burglary10.870.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 215 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202412
July 202428
June 202418
May 202422
April 20249
March 202422
February 202415
January 202412
December 202319
November 202323
October 202317

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
October 20233

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20245
January 20242
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LS5 3PX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cragside Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 2. Hawkswood Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 3. Cragside Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Butcher Hill
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Lea Farm Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cragside Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hawkswood Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lea Farm Row
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Lea Farm Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hawkswood View
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Lea Farm Mount
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Hawkswood Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Cragside Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Spen Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Spen Approach
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1