LS7 1HA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS7 1HA

LS7 1HA, Leeds has recorded a total of 116 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 33.53 per 1,000 population. This LS7 1HA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LS7 postcode area, which has experienced 344 crimes and a crime rate of 11.52 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LS7 1HA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS7 1HA, encompassing approximately 3459 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (-14.71% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (27) incidents (145.45% increase)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)

LS7 1HA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Merrion Way with total crimes: 49
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 14
  • Queen Square with total crimes: 9

LS7 1HA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2933.53-14.71%
Shoplifting278.38145.45%
Public order127.809.09%
Vehicle crime103.47-23.08%
Other theft92.8928.57%
Bicycle theft52.60150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.4566.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.45-42.86%
Drugs41.1633.33%
Robbery31.16-25.00%
Burglary30.87-50.00%
Other crime20.870.00%
Theft from the person20.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.58-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3430.930.00%
Vehicle crime139.83225.00%
Public order113.7683.33%
Shoplifting113.18-42.11%
Anti-social behaviour73.180.00%
Other theft72.0216.67%
Burglary62.02500.00%
Robbery41.73-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.16-40.00%
Drugs30.8750.00%
Theft from the person20.87-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.580.00%
Other crime20.580.00%
Bicycle theft20.58-33.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3429.20-19.05%
Shoplifting199.8358.33%
Anti-social behaviour75.49-12.50%
Robbery72.02133.33%
Public order62.02-33.33%
Other theft61.7320.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.73-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.45-60.00%
Theft from the person31.160.00%
Bicycle theft30.870.00%
Other crime20.870.00%
Possession of weapons20.58100.00%
Drugs20.58-33.33%
Burglary10.580.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4230.64-4.55%
Shoplifting1212.14-36.84%
Vehicle crime103.4766.67%
Public order92.8980.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.6014.29%
Criminal damage and arson72.31-12.50%
Other theft52.02-44.44%
Drugs31.45-40.00%
Robbery30.870.00%
Bicycle theft30.87200.00%
Other crime20.87100.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Burglary10.29-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4434.4091.30%
Shoplifting1912.7226.67%
Other theft95.49-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.60166.67%
Anti-social behaviour72.310.00%
Burglary62.02200.00%
Vehicle crime61.73-60.00%
Drugs51.73150.00%
Theft from the person51.45400.00%
Public order51.45-64.29%
Robbery31.450.00%
Other crime10.87-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2328.91-37.84%
Vehicle crime156.65150.00%
Shoplifting154.3487.50%
Public order144.3455.56%
Other theft104.05-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour72.89-12.50%
Robbery32.02200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.87-50.00%
Drugs20.87100.00%
Other crime20.58100.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Possession of weapons20.580.00%
Theft from the person10.58-88.89%
Bicycle theft10.29-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3729.4819.35%
Other theft1110.7037.50%
Public order93.180.00%
Theft from the person92.60800.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.600.00%
Shoplifting82.31-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson62.31-25.00%
Vehicle crime61.73200.00%
Bicycle theft31.7350.00%
Burglary20.87-71.43%
Other crime10.580.00%
Drugs10.29-50.00%
Robbery10.29-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3127.75-18.42%
Shoplifting138.96-13.33%
Public order93.7612.50%
Anti-social behaviour82.6014.29%
Other theft82.31-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson82.3160.00%
Burglary72.31-12.50%
Robbery42.02100.00%
Drugs21.160.00%
Vehicle crime20.58-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.580.00%
Other crime10.58-50.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3829.7718.75%
Shoplifting1510.98-40.00%
Other theft94.34-18.18%
Burglary82.60100.00%
Public order82.31-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.3175.00%
Vehicle crime62.02-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson51.730.00%
Robbery21.45-60.00%
Other crime20.58100.00%
Bicycle theft20.580.00%
Theft from the person10.58-87.50%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3234.11-11.11%
Shoplifting259.25257.14%
Other theft117.23175.00%
Public order103.1825.00%
Theft from the person82.89300.00%
Vehicle crime72.31-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.02-50.00%
Robbery51.4566.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.45-20.00%
Drugs41.1633.33%
Burglary41.1633.33%
Possession of weapons21.160.00%
Other crime10.58-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3629.7716.13%
Vehicle crime1510.41150.00%
Criminal damage and arson104.3466.67%
Public order82.89-20.00%
Shoplifting72.3140.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.02-37.50%
Other crime51.4566.67%
Other theft41.45-60.00%
Robbery31.16-25.00%
Burglary30.87-66.67%
Drugs30.8750.00%
Bicycle theft20.87-50.00%
Theft from the person20.580.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3128.916.90%
Public order108.96-23.08%
Other theft102.89-33.33%
Burglary92.8980.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.6060.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.31-14.29%
Vehicle crime61.73-25.00%
Shoplifting51.73-44.44%
Robbery41.450.00%
Bicycle theft41.16100.00%
Other crime31.1650.00%
Theft from the person20.870.00%
Drugs20.58-33.33%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2930.060.00%
Other theft158.380.00%
Public order134.340.00%
Shoplifting93.760.00%
Vehicle crime82.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.310.00%
Burglary52.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.450.00%
Robbery41.450.00%
Drugs31.160.00%
Bicycle theft20.870.00%
Other crime20.580.00%
Theft from the person20.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
October 20232
September 20234
August 20232

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 124 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.54 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 202411
June 20246
May 20249
April 20245
March 202414
February 20249
January 20249
December 20238
November 202310
October 20238
September 202310
August 202313

A total of 85 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20247
June 20247
May 20248
April 20247
March 20247
February 20248
January 20248
December 20237
November 20234
October 20235
September 20238
August 20235

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20234
October 20233
September 20232
August 20233

A total of 114 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20247
June 20246
May 20245
April 20249
March 202410
February 202411
January 20248
December 20239
November 202311
October 20234
September 202310
August 202315

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
November 20232

A total of 108 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 202413
June 20244
May 202410
April 20246
March 202415
February 20246
January 20242
December 20236
November 20237
October 202315
September 20236
August 20238

A total of 440 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.85 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202429
July 202434
June 202434
May 202442
April 202444
March 202423
February 202437
January 202431
December 202338
November 202332
October 202336
September 202331
August 202329

A total of 38 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20249
January 20241
December 20231
November 20238
October 20232
September 20232
August 20232

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20245
May 20247
April 20248
March 20243
February 20246
January 20248
December 20235
November 20235
October 202310
September 20236
August 20237

A total of 46 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20247
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233
September 20234
August 20234

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20246
June 20241
May 20241
April 20246
March 20242
February 20242
January 20247
December 20238
November 20234
October 20233
September 20239
August 20235

A total of 185 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202427
July 202411
June 202419
May 202412
April 202419
March 202415
February 20248
January 202413
December 202315
November 202325
October 20237
September 20235
August 20239

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LS7 1HA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Merrion Way
    Total49
    Shoplifting24
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Public order7
    Other theft3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total14
    Vehicle crime5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Queen Square
    Total9
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Lovell Park Road
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Grafton Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 6. Lovell Park View
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Oatland Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 8. Carlton View
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Carlton Rise
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 10. Oatland Court
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Carlton Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Brunswick Terrace
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 13. Lovell Park Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Oatland Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Oatland Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Carlton Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Oatland Lane
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Grosvenor Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Leicester Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Lofthouse Terrace
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Leicester Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Blenheim Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Carlton Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Carlton Carr
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 25. Carlton Hill
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Primrose Circus
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Elmwood Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Providence Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Jacob Street
    Total1
    Burglary1