LS6 2UU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS6 2UU

LS6 2UU, Leeds has recorded a total of 64 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.15 per 1,000 population. This LS6 2UU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LS6 postcode area, which has experienced 361 crimes and a crime rate of 7.19 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LS6 2UU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS6 2UU, encompassing approximately 6303 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LS6 2UU area, explore the LS6 2UU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)

LS6 2UU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12
  • Chapel Terrace with total crimes: 6
  • Dennistead Crescent with total crimes: 4

LS6 2UU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1410.15-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences132.22-7.14%
Vehicle crime132.06160.00%
Public order72.06133.33%
Burglary51.11-28.57%
Other theft30.79-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.480.00%
Bicycle theft20.480.00%
Other crime20.32100.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.16-66.67%

In August 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
Shoplifting189.20157.14%
Violence and sexual offences142.860.00%
Burglary72.22-58.82%
Vehicle crime51.11-61.54%
Other theft40.79-63.64%
Public order30.63200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.48-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.48200.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary1711.9088.89%
Violence and sexual offences142.700.00%
Vehicle crime132.2230.00%
Other theft112.0622.22%
Shoplifting71.74-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour51.11-61.54%
Bicycle theft30.79-57.14%
Theft from the person20.480.00%
Public order10.32-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.16-83.33%
Other crime10.160.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.28-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour132.22160.00%
Shoplifting112.0637.50%
Vehicle crime101.74900.00%
Burglary91.59125.00%
Other theft91.43350.00%
Bicycle theft71.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.1120.00%
Public order60.95-57.14%
Robbery20.950.00%
Theft from the person20.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.720.00%
Public order142.3855.56%
Shoplifting82.22-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson51.27150.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.79-37.50%
Burglary40.79300.00%
Other theft20.63-66.67%
Other crime10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.16-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1810.6363.64%
Violence and sexual offences152.86-34.78%
Public order92.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.43166.67%
Other theft61.2750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.950.00%
Bicycle theft20.32100.00%
Vehicle crime20.32-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Drugs10.160.00%
Robbery10.160.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Burglary10.16-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.4715.00%
Shoplifting113.65-26.67%
Public order91.74125.00%
Vehicle crime81.43-52.94%
Burglary51.27150.00%
Other theft40.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.63-40.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%
Drugs10.160.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.5853.85%
Vehicle crime173.1721.43%
Shoplifting152.7025.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.3866.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.79-42.86%
Public order40.630.00%
Other theft40.63-50.00%
Burglary20.63-60.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.16-66.67%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1411.2640.00%
Violence and sexual offences132.22-38.10%
Shoplifting122.0671.43%
Other theft81.90166.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.2740.00%
Burglary51.11-61.54%
Public order40.79-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.63-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.4850.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.74-12.50%
Burglary133.338.33%
Vehicle crime102.06-28.57%
Shoplifting71.59-12.50%
Public order61.11-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.95-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour40.79300.00%
Other theft30.63-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.48-50.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Drugs10.16-50.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.8033.33%
Vehicle crime143.8175.00%
Burglary122.22140.00%
Public order81.900.00%
Shoplifting81.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.270.00%
Other theft61.11-14.29%
Bicycle theft40.950.00%
Drugs20.63-60.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.16-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.530.00%
Vehicle crime82.860.00%
Public order81.270.00%
Shoplifting81.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.270.00%
Other theft71.110.00%
Drugs51.110.00%
Burglary50.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.790.00%
Bicycle theft40.790.00%
Robbery10.630.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 202411
June 20249
May 20242
April 20246
March 20244
February 20244
January 20248
December 20233
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 204 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202414
July 202414
June 202414
May 202415
April 202415
March 202423
February 202420
January 202413
December 202321
November 202324
October 202318

A total of 115 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20245
July 202413
June 202410
May 20241
April 20242
March 20248
February 202417
January 202414
December 202310
November 202314
October 20238

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20245
April 20242
February 20244
January 20247
December 20235
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 79 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 202414
April 20249
March 20249
February 20244
January 20244
December 20236
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 137 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202418
July 20247
June 202411
May 20248
April 202418
March 202411
February 202415
January 202412
December 20237
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
June 202413
May 20245
April 20248
March 20243
February 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20247
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 85 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 202417
June 20249
May 20244
April 20241
March 20245
February 20242
January 20245
December 202313
November 202312
October 20235

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total12
    Shoplifting10
    Public order2
  • 2. Chapel Terrace
    Total6
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Dennistead Crescent
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Woodland Park Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. South Parade
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Back Ash View
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Brodrick Court
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Alma Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 9. St Michael'S Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. St Michael'S Grove
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Beckett'S Park Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Burton Crescent
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Back Albert Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Claremont Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Corson Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Grunberg Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Granby Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Bennett Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Granby Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Granby Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Derwentwater Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. St Michael'S Terrace
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Ash Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Cross Chapel Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Glebelands Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Back Grimthorpe Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Back Winston Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Trelawn Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Ash Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Derwentwater Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1