LS6 2HW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS6 2HW

LS6 2HW, Leeds has recorded a total of 64 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.79 per 1,000 population. This LS6 2HW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LS6 postcode area, which has experienced 375 crimes and a crime rate of 7.47 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LS6 2HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS6 2HW, encompassing approximately 5429 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-37.04% decrease)
  • Public order: (14) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Burglary: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)

LS6 2HW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ridge Grove with total crimes: 9
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Crossfield Street with total crimes: 3

LS6 2HW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.79-37.04%
Public order143.13133.33%
Burglary72.5875.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.290.00%
Other theft61.29-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson51.11-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.92-40.00%
Drugs20.550.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.18-83.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2715.2942.11%
Other theft114.97175.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.0366.67%
Anti-social behaviour71.840.00%
Public order61.2920.00%
Shoplifting61.110.00%
Vehicle crime51.11-28.57%
Burglary40.92-75.00%
Theft from the person20.74100.00%
Drugs20.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.37-50.00%
Robbery10.18-50.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.18-52.50%
Burglary163.50433.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.9516.67%
Vehicle crime71.2916.67%
Shoplifting61.29200.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.11500.00%
Public order51.11-50.00%
Other theft40.9233.33%
Bicycle theft20.74100.00%
Robbery20.37-85.71%
Possession of weapons20.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4017.1381.82%
Robbery147.37180.00%
Public order102.5866.67%
Anti-social behaviour61.84-53.85%
Vehicle crime61.110.00%
Drugs41.110.00%
Other theft30.74-57.14%
Burglary30.55-57.14%
Shoplifting20.550.00%
Other crime20.37-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.3737.50%
Anti-social behaviour134.05550.00%
Other theft72.39600.00%
Burglary71.2916.67%
Public order61.2920.00%
Vehicle crime61.11-50.00%
Robbery51.11150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.92100.00%
Drugs40.740.00%
Other crime30.74-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.58-23.81%
Vehicle crime122.951100.00%
Burglary62.21200.00%
Public order51.11-28.57%
Other crime40.92300.00%
Robbery20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.37-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.37-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.37-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.18-50.00%
Other theft10.18-85.71%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.0540.00%
Other theft73.87133.33%
Public order71.2975.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.29200.00%
Drugs41.11300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.740.00%
Bicycle theft20.55-33.33%
Burglary20.37-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.370.00%
Robbery20.37-66.67%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.18-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.18-91.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.87-31.82%
Vehicle crime122.76200.00%
Robbery62.210.00%
Burglary61.1150.00%
Public order41.11300.00%
Bicycle theft30.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.5550.00%
Other theft30.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.370.00%
Shoplifting20.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences227.00-24.14%
Burglary44.050.00%
Vehicle crime40.74-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7450.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.370.00%
Public order10.37-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.8931.82%
Vehicle crime85.3433.33%
Shoplifting71.47250.00%
Other theft71.2916.67%
Public order41.29-42.86%
Burglary40.74100.00%
Robbery30.7450.00%
Bicycle theft20.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.37-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.37-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Drugs10.18-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.34-4.35%
Anti-social behaviour84.05166.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.4775.00%
Public order71.290.00%
Other theft61.29-33.33%
Vehicle crime61.11-25.00%
Drugs21.11100.00%
Robbery20.370.00%
Shoplifting20.370.00%
Burglary20.37-50.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.130.00%
Other theft94.240.00%
Vehicle crime81.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.470.00%
Burglary40.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.740.00%
Shoplifting20.550.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20244
June 202416
May 20243
April 20247
March 20246
February 20242
January 20246
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20247
June 20247
May 20246
April 202413
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 202411
June 20244
May 20243
April 20247
March 20241
February 20247
January 20243
November 20237
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 20246
June 20245
May 202410
April 20246
March 20245
February 20247
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20237

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20244
April 20244
February 20244
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 38 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 202414
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20246
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 78 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20247
May 20246
April 20246
March 202412
February 20241
January 202412
December 20234
November 20238
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 273 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 202427
June 202419
May 202440
April 202422
March 202416
February 202421
January 202415
December 202322
November 202329
October 202322
September 202323

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 202410
June 20246
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20246
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20246
June 20246
May 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20237
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LS6 2HW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Ridge Grove
    Total9
    Public order5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Crossfield Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Midland Passage
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Cross Regent Park Avenue
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Thomas Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Holborn Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Grosvenor Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 9. Back Mount View
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 10. Burchett Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Providence Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 12. Woodhouse Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 13. Holborn Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Holborn View
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 15. Holborn Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Wharfedale Grove
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Glossop Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Low Close Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Regent Park Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Back Ridge Mount Terrace
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 21. Cliff Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Back Lucas Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 23. Back Clarkson View
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Back Quarry Mount Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Pleasant Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Cathcart Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Back Glossop Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Marian Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Unity Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Hartley Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1