LS7 2JL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS7 2JL

LS7 2JL, Leeds has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.85 per 1,000 population. This LS7 2JL 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 2JL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS7 2JL, encompassing approximately 1137 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

LS7 2JL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Buslingthorpe Green with total crimes: 3
  • Scott Hall Avenue with total crimes: 3

LS7 2JL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences822.85-55.56%
Other theft57.03150.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.39-25.00%
Public order32.6450.00%
Vehicle crime32.64200.00%
Theft from the person22.640.00%
Possession of weapons11.760.00%
Other crime10.880.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1833.405.88%
Criminal damage and arson715.82-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour46.15-33.33%
Other theft23.52-66.67%
Public order21.76-60.00%
Shoplifting11.760.00%
Other crime10.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.880.00%
Burglary10.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.88-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1742.1841.67%
Criminal damage and arson914.94350.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.910.00%
Other theft65.27-14.29%
Public order55.27150.00%
Vehicle crime24.39-33.33%
Burglary11.76-87.50%
Drugs10.880.00%
Other crime10.880.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1236.91-25.00%
Burglary810.550.00%
Other theft77.03250.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.15500.00%
Vehicle crime35.27200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.640.00%
Public order21.760.00%
Bicycle theft11.760.00%
Shoplifting10.880.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1623.73-23.81%
Public order214.06-50.00%
Robbery21.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.760.00%
Other theft21.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.76-88.89%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%
Other crime10.880.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2137.79110.00%
Anti-social behaviour918.460.00%
Public order47.910.00%
Burglary23.52-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.76100.00%
Other theft21.76-33.33%
Other crime11.760.00%
Drugs10.88-66.67%
Robbery10.880.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1018.460.00%
Other theft38.79-57.14%
Drugs32.640.00%
Burglary32.6450.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1023.73-9.09%
Other theft78.79133.33%
Burglary26.150.00%
Possession of weapons21.760.00%
Bicycle theft21.760.00%
Robbery11.760.00%
Public order10.88-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1121.9757.14%
Other theft39.67200.00%
Public order22.640.00%
Vehicle crime21.76100.00%
Burglary21.760.00%
Robbery11.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.880.00%
Shoplifting10.880.00%
Drugs10.880.00%
Other crime10.88-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.30-41.67%
Burglary26.150.00%
Other crime21.760.00%
Other theft11.76-75.00%
Drugs10.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.88-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1225.49-7.69%
Other theft410.55-42.86%
Vehicle crime43.5233.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.52-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.64-50.00%
Public order21.76-50.00%
Drugs11.760.00%
Bicycle theft10.880.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1332.520.00%
Other theft711.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.520.00%
Public order43.520.00%
Vehicle crime33.520.00%
Possession of weapons12.640.00%
Theft from the person10.880.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20246
June 20246
May 20241
April 20249
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 155 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202418
July 202417
June 202412
May 202416
April 202421
March 202410
February 202410
January 202411
December 20237
November 202312
October 202313

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20246
June 20247
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20247
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
October 20231

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20249
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20248
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LS7 2JL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Buslingthorpe Green
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Scott Hall Avenue
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hartley Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Marian Terrace
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sugarwell Court
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 7. Marian Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Beulah View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Elm Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Melville Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Eltham Rise
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Craven Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Lucas Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Scott Hall Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Wharfedale Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1