ST MARGARETS DRIVE, LS8 1RU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS8 1RU

ST MARGARETS DRIVE, LS8 1RU, Leeds has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.45 per 1,000 population. This LS8 1RU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LS8 postcode area, which has experienced 589 crimes and a crime rate of 11.31 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LS8 1RU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS8 1RU, encompassing approximately 2490 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LS8 1RU area, explore the LS8 1RU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (16) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LS8 1RU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gledhow Rise with total crimes: 5
  • Oakwell Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Ridgeway Close with total crimes: 4

ST MARGARETS DRIVE, LS8 1RU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1614.45300.00%
Violence and sexual offences66.4220.00%
Burglary52.410.00%
Other theft32.01200.00%
Shoplifting21.20-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-80.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour58.83400.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.0166.67%
Vehicle crime42.01100.00%
Public order31.61200.00%
Shoplifting31.20200.00%
Robbery11.20-66.67%
Other theft10.40-75.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson49.640.00%
Other theft41.61300.00%
Burglary31.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.20-72.73%
Robbery31.20200.00%
Other crime21.200.00%
Vehicle crime20.80-50.00%
Shoplifting10.800.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.43175.00%
Vehicle crime44.42100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.61-60.00%
Robbery10.800.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Public order10.40-66.67%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.01-20.00%
Public order31.61200.00%
Vehicle crime21.20-71.43%
Drugs10.800.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime76.42600.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.81-16.67%
Public order12.010.00%
Other theft10.40-75.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.23-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour62.41200.00%
Other theft42.410.00%
Shoplifting21.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.43180.00%
Vehicle crime25.620.00%
Public order20.80100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80-77.78%
Drugs10.800.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour913.65350.00%
Burglary53.61-44.44%
Violence and sexual offences52.010.00%
Other theft32.010.00%
Theft from the person31.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.20100.00%
Shoplifting20.800.00%
Vehicle crime20.80-50.00%
Drugs10.800.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary910.8412.50%
Violence and sexual offences53.61-28.57%
Vehicle crime42.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.61-33.33%
Public order20.80-50.00%
Shoplifting20.80-33.33%
Other crime10.800.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-50.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary811.24166.67%
Violence and sexual offences73.21-46.15%
Public order42.81-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.61-40.00%
Shoplifting31.20-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson21.200.00%
Other theft10.800.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.450.00%
Shoplifting75.220.00%
Public order62.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.410.00%
Burglary32.010.00%
Robbery11.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20243
June 202411
May 20244
April 20245
March 20246
February 202414
January 20245
December 20235
November 20237
October 202313

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
January 20243
November 20231

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20243
April 20241
January 20245
December 20239
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20247
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 2 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
March 20241

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
March 20246
February 20242
January 20249
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 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
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20236

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LS8 1RU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Gledhow Rise
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Oakwell Avenue
    Total5
    Vehicle crime5
  • 3. Ridgeway Close
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Back Ravenscar Avenue
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Lidgett Walk
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Ryder Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Back Oakwood Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 8. Oakwood Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Parkwood Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Parkwood Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Oakwell Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. St Catherines Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Oakwell Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Gledhow Wood Court
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Ravenscar View
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Dean Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Gledhow Wood Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Ridge Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1