LS6 4SW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS6 4SW

LS6 4SW, Leeds has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.29 per 1,000 population. This LS6 4SW 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 4SW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS6 4SW, encompassing approximately 2542 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LS6 4SW area, explore the LS6 4SW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

LS6 4SW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodlea Lawn with total crimes: 3
  • Towers Square with total crimes: 3
  • Parkside Place with total crimes: 2

LS6 4SW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.29150.00%
Burglary31.9750.00%
Vehicle crime21.18100.00%
Other theft20.790.00%
Bicycle theft10.790.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.54-66.67%
Burglary20.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.79-50.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.5420.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.36-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.9025.00%
Vehicle crime31.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.18200.00%
Other theft21.180.00%
Robbery10.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.79-50.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.790.00%
Other theft10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.57-66.67%
Other crime10.790.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.11100.00%
Vehicle crime42.360.00%
Public order11.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.180.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime22.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.790.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Other crime10.39-50.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary33.54200.00%
Other crime21.180.00%
Public order10.79-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.39-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.750.00%
Public order21.180.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20243
April 20241
February 20244
December 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241

A total of 39 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20246
June 20245
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20246
January 20243
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
May 20241
November 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Woodlea Lawn
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Towers Square
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Parkside Place
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 4. Deighton View
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Pennyfield Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Sandlewood Court
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. Woodlea Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Stonedene
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Sunset Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Belford Court
    Total1
    Burglary1