LS5 3QX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS5 3QX

LS5 3QX, Leeds has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.19 per 1,000 population. This LS5 3QX 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 3QX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS5 3QX, encompassing approximately 3217 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (72.73% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

LS5 3QX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Vesper Court Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Cragside Close with total crimes: 5
  • Hawkswood Street with total crimes: 4

LS5 3QX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.1972.73%
Anti-social behaviour55.91150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.5550.00%
Public order30.93-25.00%
Drugs30.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.930.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.84-60.71%
Public order43.42-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.24100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-50.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2813.6840.00%
Public order68.70100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.8633.33%
Vehicle crime21.24-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-83.33%
Other crime10.31-50.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.05-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.2250.00%
Vehicle crime51.86400.00%
Public order31.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.93-25.00%
Other crime20.93-33.33%
Other theft10.62-50.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.30150.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.7733.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.240.00%
Other crime31.2450.00%
Public order30.9350.00%
Shoplifting30.93200.00%
Other theft20.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-66.67%
Robbery10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.15-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson33.110.00%
Vehicle crime30.9350.00%
Public order20.93-33.33%
Other crime20.620.00%
Possession of weapons20.620.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.5721.43%
Anti-social behaviour75.280.00%
Other theft32.1850.00%
Public order30.9350.00%
Vehicle crime20.930.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.84-12.50%
Other theft24.35100.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Public order20.620.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.77-11.11%
Vehicle crime24.97-50.00%
Public order20.62100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.62100.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.575.88%
Criminal damage and arson45.5933.33%
Vehicle crime41.24300.00%
Other theft21.24100.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-75.00%
Public order10.31-75.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.956.25%
Anti-social behaviour45.28-60.00%
Public order41.2433.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.93-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.110.00%
Public order30.930.00%
Vehicle crime30.930.00%
Other crime20.930.00%
Shoplifting20.620.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 211 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202411
July 202428
June 202420
May 202425
April 202410
March 202417
February 202414
January 202416
December 202318
November 202317
October 202316

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 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
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20245
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244
March 20247
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
October 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Vesper Court Drive
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Cragside Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 3. Hawkswood Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 4. Abbeydale Vale
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Cragside Grove
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 6. Cragside Place
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cragside Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Vesper Court
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Back Hawksworth Grove
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Cragside Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Vesper Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Hawkswood Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Lea Farm Row
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Lea Farm Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Hawkswood View
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Lea Farm Mount
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Hawkswood Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Cragside Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1