LS5 3RS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS5 3RS

LS5 3RS, Leeds has recorded a total of 57 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.42 per 1,000 population. This LS5 3RS 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 3RS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS5 3RS, encompassing approximately 1814 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (22) incidents (-18.52% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-23.81% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

LS5 3RS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Savins Mill Way with total crimes: 10
  • Beech Tree Avenue with total crimes: 4

LS5 3RS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2231.42-18.52%
Violence and sexual offences1612.13-23.81%
Public order68.82-33.33%
Burglary43.31100.00%
Other theft42.20-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson22.20-60.00%
Drugs11.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-90.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-75.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2752.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences2114.8823.53%
Other theft1411.58133.33%
Anti-social behaviour107.7225.00%
Public order95.51350.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.96150.00%
Vehicle crime42.76-63.64%
Burglary22.20-33.33%
Bicycle theft21.100.00%
Other crime11.100.00%
Robbery10.55-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2744.65125.00%
Violence and sexual offences1714.88-5.56%
Vehicle crime119.3722.22%
Anti-social behaviour86.06-20.00%
Other theft64.4150.00%
Burglary33.31200.00%
Drugs21.65100.00%
Public order21.10-81.82%
Robbery21.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.10-60.00%
Theft from the person11.10-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1844.100.00%
Shoplifting129.92-40.00%
Public order116.6137.50%
Anti-social behaviour106.0625.00%
Vehicle crime95.51-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.960.00%
Other theft42.76-71.43%
Bicycle theft32.20-50.00%
Other crime31.650.00%
Theft from the person21.65-33.33%
Drugs11.10-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2051.8111.11%
Violence and sexual offences1811.0228.57%
Other theft149.92600.00%
Vehicle crime107.72-16.67%
Public order85.51100.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.41100.00%
Bicycle theft64.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.3125.00%
Theft from the person32.760.00%
Drugs21.65100.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1833.62-30.77%
Violence and sexual offences149.92-22.22%
Vehicle crime127.72100.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.61-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.2033.33%
Public order42.20-55.56%
Other theft22.20-66.67%
Drugs11.100.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Burglary10.55-50.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2642.994.00%
Violence and sexual offences1814.3363.64%
Public order99.9280.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.960.00%
Vehicle crime63.31200.00%
Other theft63.31-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.31-25.00%
Burglary21.650.00%
Drugs11.10-50.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2539.6992.31%
Violence and sexual offences1113.7822.22%
Other theft106.06400.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.5150.00%
Public order53.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.76-20.00%
Bicycle theft42.200.00%
Vehicle crime22.200.00%
Drugs21.100.00%
Other crime11.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1325.91-13.33%
Violence and sexual offences97.1712.50%
Criminal damage and arson54.96150.00%
Public order52.7625.00%
Burglary52.7666.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.76300.00%
Other theft22.200.00%
Vehicle crime21.10-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.100.00%
Robbery10.550.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1524.25-21.05%
Violence and sexual offences88.27-42.86%
Public order44.41-42.86%
Vehicle crime42.200.00%
Burglary32.200.00%
Other theft21.65-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.100.00%
Bicycle theft21.100.00%
Possession of weapons11.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-83.33%
Robbery10.550.00%
Drugs10.55-50.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1934.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences1410.470.00%
Public order77.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.860.00%
Other theft43.310.00%
Vehicle crime42.200.00%
Burglary32.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.650.00%
Drugs21.100.00%
Other crime11.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 164 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202421
July 202417
June 202418
May 202418
April 202414
March 202418
February 202411
January 20249
December 20238
November 202314

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 20245
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 224 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202427
July 202427
June 202412
May 202420
April 202418
March 202426
February 202425
January 202413
December 202315
November 202319

A total of 68 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202414
July 20246
June 20244
May 202414
April 20242
March 20246
February 202410
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20242
June 202411
May 20248
April 20244
March 20249
February 20245
January 20245
December 20234
November 20237

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202410
July 20248
June 202410
May 20248
April 20244
March 20246
February 20246
January 20244
December 20231
November 20236

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 202411
June 20249
May 202410
April 202412
March 20246
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20243
May 20246
February 20244
December 20232

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
March 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting13
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Savins Mill Way
    Total10
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 3. Beech Tree Avenue
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bridge Fold
    Total4
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Bridge Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Vickers Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Abbey Mount
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Gilbert Mount
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 9. Norman Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Norman Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. De Lacy Mount
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Sandford Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Beecroft Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Glebe Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Back Church Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Vesper Mount
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Abbey Light Railway
    Total1
    Other theft1