LS7 1HE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS7 1HE

LS7 1HE, Leeds has recorded a total of 174 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 55.53 per 1,000 population. This LS7 1HE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LS7 postcode area, which has experienced 299 crimes and a crime rate of 10.02 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LS7 1HE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS7 1HE, encompassing approximately 3133 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LS7 1HE area, explore the LS7 1HE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (59) incidents (110.71% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (8.89% increase)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (-7.14% decrease)

LS7 1HE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Merrion Way with total crimes: 66
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 21
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12

LS7 1HE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5955.53110.71%
Violence and sexual offences4918.838.89%
Public order1315.64-7.14%
Other theft94.15-10.00%
Burglary92.8780.00%
Vehicle crime82.87-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour82.55100.00%
Bicycle theft72.55-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson42.23-20.00%
Robbery21.28-33.33%
Other crime20.64-33.33%
Theft from the person20.64-33.33%
Drugs10.64-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.32-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4547.2318.42%
Shoplifting2814.36154.55%
Public order148.9455.56%
Vehicle crime134.478.33%
Other theft104.15-9.09%
Bicycle theft83.19100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.55150.00%
Burglary51.60-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.60-60.00%
Drugs41.28100.00%
Other crime31.2850.00%
Possession of weapons30.9650.00%
Theft from the person30.96-25.00%
Robbery30.96-25.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3837.340.00%
Vehicle crime1212.13100.00%
Shoplifting113.83-42.11%
Other theft113.5157.14%
Anti-social behaviour103.5111.11%
Public order93.19-10.00%
Burglary62.87200.00%
Theft from the person41.91-50.00%
Robbery41.28-50.00%
Bicycle theft41.28-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.28-66.67%
Drugs20.64-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.640.00%
Other crime20.64100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3841.17-19.15%
Shoplifting1912.1346.15%
Public order106.06-9.09%
Bicycle theft103.19233.33%
Anti-social behaviour93.1928.57%
Theft from the person82.87166.67%
Robbery82.55100.00%
Other theft72.55-46.15%
Vehicle crime62.23-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.9120.00%
Drugs31.910.00%
Possession of weapons20.960.00%
Burglary20.64100.00%
Other crime10.640.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4739.250.00%
Other theft1315.008.33%
Shoplifting134.15-35.00%
Public order114.1557.14%
Vehicle crime103.5111.11%
Anti-social behaviour73.19-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson52.23-44.44%
Robbery41.6033.33%
Theft from the person31.28-50.00%
Drugs30.96-40.00%
Bicycle theft30.96-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.960.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Burglary10.32-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4743.7242.42%
Shoplifting2015.0025.00%
Other theft126.38-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.8328.57%
Criminal damage and arson92.8780.00%
Vehicle crime92.87-40.00%
Public order72.87-56.25%
Theft from the person62.23100.00%
Burglary51.91150.00%
Drugs51.60150.00%
Bicycle theft41.60100.00%
Robbery31.28-40.00%
Other crime10.960.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3339.57-26.67%
Public order1610.5333.33%
Shoplifting165.11100.00%
Vehicle crime155.11114.29%
Other theft154.79-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour74.79-22.22%
Robbery52.23150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.60-16.67%
Theft from the person31.60-76.92%
Drugs20.96-60.00%
Burglary20.640.00%
Bicycle theft20.64-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.640.00%
Other crime10.640.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4541.8140.62%
Other theft1614.3660.00%
Theft from the person135.11225.00%
Public order124.159.09%
Anti-social behaviour93.830.00%
Shoplifting82.87-46.67%
Vehicle crime72.55133.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.2320.00%
Bicycle theft51.91150.00%
Drugs51.6066.67%
Burglary21.60-71.43%
Robbery20.64-50.00%
Other crime10.640.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3233.83-25.58%
Shoplifting1510.21-11.76%
Public order114.79-8.33%
Other theft103.51-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour93.1928.57%
Burglary72.87-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson52.2325.00%
Robbery41.60-20.00%
Theft from the person41.280.00%
Drugs31.28200.00%
Vehicle crime30.96-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.960.00%
Other crime10.64-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4339.892.38%
Shoplifting1713.72-34.62%
Other theft145.430.00%
Public order124.47-14.29%
Burglary93.8380.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.8716.67%
Robbery52.230.00%
Vehicle crime51.60-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson41.60-33.33%
Theft from the person41.28-75.00%
Other crime21.28100.00%
Bicycle theft20.64-33.33%
Drugs10.640.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4248.83-12.50%
Shoplifting2613.40271.43%
Theft from the person168.30433.33%
Public order145.1175.00%
Other theft144.4740.00%
Vehicle crime94.47-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson62.87-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.910.00%
Robbery51.9125.00%
Possession of weapons51.600.00%
Burglary51.6066.67%
Bicycle theft31.60-50.00%
Drugs10.96-75.00%
Other crime10.32-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4840.850.00%
Vehicle crime1415.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson104.470.00%
Other theft103.190.00%
Public order83.190.00%
Shoplifting72.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.230.00%
Bicycle theft61.910.00%
Other crime51.910.00%
Robbery41.600.00%
Drugs41.280.00%
Burglary31.280.00%
Theft from the person30.960.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 507 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202445
July 202438
June 202438
May 202447
April 202447
March 202433
February 202445
January 202432
December 202343
November 202342
October 202348

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20242
June 20246
May 20245
April 20249
March 20245
February 20246
January 20245
December 20234
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 111 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202413
July 202412
June 20246
May 202410
April 20249
March 202415
February 20247
January 20243
December 20235
November 20239
October 202314

A total of 49 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20248
May 20244
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 141 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 202411
June 20247
May 202413
April 202412
March 202415
February 202416
January 202410
December 202314
November 202314
October 202310

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 202410
June 20249
May 20247
April 20249
March 20247
February 20249
January 20249
December 20237
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 137 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202414
July 20249
June 202410
May 202411
April 20247
March 202416
February 202412
January 202411
December 202312
November 202314
October 20238

A total of 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20246
June 20242
May 20241
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20247
December 20239
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 56 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20244
June 202410
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 239 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202428
July 202411
June 202419
May 202413
April 202420
March 202416
February 20248
January 202415
December 202317
November 202326
October 20237

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20245
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 69 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20248
May 20243
April 20246
March 20243
February 202413
January 20244
December 20234
November 202316
October 20233

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20242
November 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Merrion Way
    Total66
    Shoplifting53
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total21
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime3
    Bicycle theft2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Carlton Carr
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft1
  • 6. Oatland Gardens
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Queen Square
    Total5
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Lovell Park View
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. Carlton Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 10. Portland Crescent
    Total4
    Public order3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Lovell Park Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 12. Oatland Court
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Oatland Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Carlton Rise
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Providence Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Grafton Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Carlton View
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Churchill Gardens
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Jacob Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Wade Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Lovell Park Gate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Lovell Park Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Hawkins Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Lofthouse Place
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 25. Lofthouse Terrace
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Leicester Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Well Close Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Blenheim Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Carlton Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Carr Place
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1