LS7 4DF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS7 4DF

LS7 4DF, Leeds has recorded a total of 83 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.89 per 1,000 population. This LS7 4DF 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 4DF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS7 4DF, encompassing approximately 3790 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (14.71% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)

LS7 4DF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cross Francis Street with total crimes: 5
  • Gipton Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Back Gathorne Street with total crimes: 5

LS7 4DF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3921.8914.71%
Public order810.2914.29%
Criminal damage and arson72.1140.00%
Other theft61.8550.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.58-54.55%
Drugs51.3225.00%
Other crime41.32100.00%
Shoplifting41.06100.00%
Robbery21.06100.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Burglary10.26-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.26-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3421.1030.77%
Anti-social behaviour118.97266.67%
Public order72.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.850.00%
Vehicle crime41.3233.33%
Drugs41.06-20.00%
Other theft41.06-42.86%
Burglary31.060.00%
Bicycle theft20.790.00%
Other crime20.53100.00%
Shoplifting20.53100.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Robbery10.26-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2616.09-36.59%
Public order76.860.00%
Other theft71.85250.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.85-16.67%
Drugs51.3225.00%
Vehicle crime31.3250.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.7950.00%
Robbery20.790.00%
Other crime10.53-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4118.4646.43%
Public order710.82133.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.8550.00%
Drugs41.5833.33%
Other crime31.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.79-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.53-33.33%
Other theft20.530.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.26-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2816.3521.74%
Anti-social behaviour77.39250.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.85-42.86%
Possession of weapons41.06300.00%
Drugs31.060.00%
Other crime30.790.00%
Vehicle crime30.79-50.00%
Burglary30.790.00%
Public order30.79-57.14%
Other theft20.79-33.33%
Robbery10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.83-8.00%
Public order76.0740.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.8540.00%
Vehicle crime61.85500.00%
Drugs31.580.00%
Other theft30.790.00%
Other crime30.79200.00%
Burglary30.7950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.79-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.53-50.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.98-3.85%
Criminal damage and arson56.5966.67%
Public order51.32-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour51.32150.00%
Drugs31.320.00%
Other theft30.79-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.790.00%
Burglary20.53100.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.56-55.93%
Public order116.86120.00%
Vehicle crime52.90-28.57%
Other theft51.3266.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.3250.00%
Robbery20.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.530.00%
Other crime10.53-66.67%
Burglary10.26-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5922.95126.92%
Vehicle crime715.5616.67%
Public order51.850.00%
Burglary31.3250.00%
Other crime30.7950.00%
Other theft30.79-50.00%
Drugs20.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2616.628.33%
Criminal damage and arson76.8616.67%
Vehicle crime61.8520.00%
Other theft61.5850.00%
Public order51.58-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.32-20.00%
Burglary21.06-60.00%
Other crime20.53-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Drugs10.26-75.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2417.67-27.27%
Public order106.3366.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.6450.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.58-16.67%
Vehicle crime51.320.00%
Burglary51.3266.67%
Other theft41.32-20.00%
Drugs41.06-20.00%
Other crime31.06200.00%
Possession of weapons10.79-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3320.580.00%
Public order68.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.580.00%
Drugs51.580.00%
Other theft51.320.00%
Possession of weapons51.320.00%
Vehicle crime51.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.320.00%
Burglary31.060.00%
Theft from the person20.790.00%
Robbery20.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 384 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202439
July 202434
June 202426
May 202441
April 202428
March 202423
February 202425
January 202426
December 202359
November 202326
October 202324
September 202333

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20245
June 20245
May 20246
April 20244
March 20247
February 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20237
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 81 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20247
June 20247
May 20247
April 20243
March 20247
February 20245
January 202411
December 20235
November 20235
October 202310
September 20236

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 202411
June 20243
May 20242
April 20247
March 20242
February 20245
January 20242
November 20234
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
June 20245
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20244
June 20247
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20236
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20246
February 20241
January 20245
December 20237
November 20236
October 20235
September 20235

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LS7 4DF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cross Francis Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Gipton Avenue
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Back Gathorne Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 4. Mexborough Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Enfield Terrace
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 7. Grange Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Back Savile Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 9. Husler Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 10. Leopold Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 11. Back Grange Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Grange View
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Leopold Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Harriet Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Back Grange Terrace
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Cross Cowper Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Back Hamilton Avenue
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Frankland Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Gathorne Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Gledhow Mount
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Barrack Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 22. Sheepscar Street North
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 23. Back Grange View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Grange Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Hamilton Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Hamilton View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Chapeltown Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. Cross Reginald Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Savile Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 30. Back Mexborough Drive
    Total1
    Drugs1