LS6 3WA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS6 3WA

LS6 3WA, Leeds has recorded a total of 73 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.92 per 1,000 population. This LS6 3WA 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 3WA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS6 3WA, encompassing approximately 6682 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (26.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)

LS6 3WA 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
  • St Michael'S Crescent with total crimes: 6

LS6 3WA 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.9226.67%
Shoplifting142.84-22.22%
Vehicle crime132.1044.44%
Public order81.95100.00%
Burglary61.20-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.900.00%
Other theft30.45-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour20.450.00%
Bicycle theft20.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Drugs10.150.00%

In August 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
Shoplifting1810.18157.14%
Violence and sexual offences152.69-11.76%
Burglary92.24-47.06%
Vehicle crime91.35-35.71%
Other theft71.35-30.00%
Public order41.05300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6050.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.45-60.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.820.00%
Burglary172.5488.89%
Vehicle crime142.5427.27%
Other theft102.1011.11%
Shoplifting71.50-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour51.05-58.33%
Bicycle theft30.75-57.14%
Theft from the person20.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.30-66.67%
Public order10.30-83.33%
Other crime10.150.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.07-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour122.54200.00%
Vehicle crime111.80450.00%
Shoplifting111.6537.50%
Burglary91.6550.00%
Other theft91.35800.00%
Bicycle theft71.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.05-14.29%
Public order60.90-57.14%
Robbery30.900.00%
Theft from the person20.450.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.9828.57%
Public order142.6940.00%
Shoplifting82.10-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson71.20133.33%
Burglary61.05200.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.90-20.00%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Other theft10.30-83.33%

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
Shoplifting1810.0363.64%
Violence and sexual offences142.69-36.36%
Public order102.100.00%
Other theft61.5020.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.9066.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.750.00%
Bicycle theft20.45100.00%
Vehicle crime20.30-71.43%
Other crime20.30100.00%
Burglary20.30-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Drugs10.15-50.00%
Robbery10.150.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.0315.79%
Shoplifting113.29-26.67%
Public order101.65233.33%
Vehicle crime71.50-63.16%
Other theft51.0525.00%
Burglary40.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.60-40.00%
Drugs20.450.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.5235.71%
Vehicle crime192.8472.73%
Shoplifting152.8425.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.24-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour50.7566.67%
Other theft40.75-60.00%
Burglary40.60-33.33%
Public order30.60-25.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.15-66.67%
Other crime10.150.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.62-30.00%
Shoplifting122.1071.43%
Vehicle crime111.8010.00%
Other theft101.65233.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.50133.33%
Burglary61.05-60.00%
Public order40.90-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.60-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.22-4.76%
Burglary152.9950.00%
Vehicle crime102.24-9.09%
Shoplifting71.50-12.50%
Public order61.05-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.90100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.60-50.00%
Other theft30.45-57.14%
Bicycle theft30.45-25.00%
Drugs20.450.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.42-4.55%
Vehicle crime113.1437.50%
Public order101.6542.86%
Burglary101.5066.67%
Shoplifting81.500.00%
Other theft71.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.05100.00%
Bicycle theft40.900.00%
Drugs20.60-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.30-33.33%
Other crime10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.520.00%
Vehicle crime83.290.00%
Shoplifting81.200.00%
Public order71.200.00%
Other theft71.050.00%
Burglary61.050.00%
Drugs50.900.00%
Bicycle theft40.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

Crime by Type

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
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 218 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202415
July 202417
June 202417
May 202418
April 202414
March 202422
February 202419
January 202414
December 202320
November 202321
October 202322

A total of 117 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
July 202414
June 202411
May 20242
April 20242
March 20247
February 202419
January 202411
December 202310
November 202311
October 20238

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20247
April 20243
February 20245
January 20247
December 20233
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 83 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 202414
April 202410
March 202410
February 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 202310
October 20237

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 72 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 202410
June 20249
May 20241
April 20246
March 20245
February 20244
January 202410
December 20233
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 202412
May 20244
April 20245
March 20243
February 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 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 20233
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 94 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 202417
June 20249
May 20246
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244
January 20246
December 202315
November 202310
October 20236

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

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

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 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
March 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LS6 3WA 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. St Michael'S Crescent
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Dennistead Crescent
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Headingley View
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 6. Woodland Park Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. South Parade
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Back Ash View
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Brodrick Court
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Alma Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 11. St Michael'S Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. St Michael'S Grove
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Beckett'S Park Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Back Headingley Mount
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Bainbrigge Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 16. Corson Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Grunberg Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Granby Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Bennett Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Granby Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Granby Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Derwentwater Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. St Michael'S Terrace
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Ash Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Cross Chapel Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Glebelands Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Back Grimthorpe Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Back Winston Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Trelawn Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Ash Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1