LS6 4LQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS6 4LQ

LS6 4LQ, Leeds has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.29 per 1,000 population. This LS6 4LQ 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 4LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS6 4LQ, encompassing approximately 3378 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

LS6 4LQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gordon Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Green View with total crimes: 4
  • Wells Croft with total crimes: 3

LS6 4LQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.29-28.57%
Vehicle crime62.96-40.00%
Shoplifting31.7850.00%
Other theft20.89-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59-33.33%
Public order20.59-33.33%
Robbery10.590.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.32-22.22%
Vehicle crime104.14900.00%
Other theft62.96100.00%
Public order31.78-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.890.00%
Burglary30.89-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.89-33.33%
Shoplifting20.59-60.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.7312.50%
Shoplifting55.33-16.67%
Burglary41.4833.33%
Public order41.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.18-50.00%
Other theft30.89200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.89200.00%
Theft from the person20.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.25-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour64.74200.00%
Shoplifting61.78-50.00%
Public order41.78300.00%
Burglary31.180.00%
Other theft10.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.0290.00%
Shoplifting125.62-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson43.5533.33%
Burglary31.18-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.890.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Public order10.30-75.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2214.21450.00%
Violence and sexual offences106.5125.00%
Public order42.9633.33%
Burglary41.18300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.890.00%
Other theft20.59100.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.4033.33%
Shoplifting42.3733.33%
Vehicle crime31.180.00%
Public order30.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59100.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.03-25.00%
Public order31.78200.00%
Shoplifting30.89-72.73%
Anti-social behaviour20.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting117.99120.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.26-33.33%
Burglary32.370.00%
Other theft20.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-66.67%
Public order10.30-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.66-29.41%
Shoplifting53.550.00%
Public order51.4866.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.48-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.180.00%
Burglary30.8950.00%
Vehicle crime20.89-33.33%
Other theft10.59-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.436.25%
Shoplifting55.03-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.480.00%
Other theft31.48-40.00%
Public order30.89-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.89200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.89200.00%
Burglary20.89100.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.840.00%
Shoplifting64.740.00%
Other theft51.780.00%
Public order41.480.00%
Possession of weapons31.180.00%
Other crime20.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 202410
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20243
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 154 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 202414
June 202418
May 202416
April 202419
March 202410
February 20248
January 20246
December 20238
November 202312
October 202317
September 202316

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20246
June 20243
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 84 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 20246
April 202412
March 202422
February 20244
January 20243
December 202311
November 20235
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20246
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LS6 4LQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Gordon Drive
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Green View
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Wells Croft
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Highbury Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Church Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Stonegate Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Woodside Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Stainbeck Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Moor Park Villas
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Back Highbury Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Highbury Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Highbury Mount
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Highbury Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Cross Green Row
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Green Wood Park
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Hollin Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1