KINGSWOOD AVENUE, LS8 2DB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS8 2DB

KINGSWOOD AVENUE, LS8 2DB, Leeds has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.63 per 1,000 population. This LS8 2DB 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 2DB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS8 2DB, encompassing approximately 2622 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LS8 2DB area, explore the LS8 2DB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

LS8 2DB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Valley Terrace with total crimes: 4
  • Devonshire Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Norman Terrace with total crimes: 3

KINGSWOOD AVENUE, LS8 2DB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.63233.33%
Vehicle crime63.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.29-25.00%
Other theft11.140.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson48.77300.00%
Public order41.53100.00%
Burglary31.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.14-72.73%
Vehicle crime31.140.00%
Other crime21.14100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.76100.00%
Other theft10.76-66.67%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.3957.14%
Vehicle crime34.19-40.00%
Other theft31.1450.00%
Public order21.14100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-50.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.15-22.22%
Vehicle crime52.67400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.910.00%
Burglary20.760.00%
Other theft20.76-33.33%
Drugs10.760.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Public order10.38-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.150.00%
Shoplifting53.430.00%
Public order41.91100.00%
Other theft31.53200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.14100.00%
Vehicle crime10.76-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.6350.00%
Vehicle crime33.4350.00%
Public order21.14-33.33%
Burglary20.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.72-25.00%
Public order32.290.00%
Burglary21.14-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.760.00%
Other theft10.38-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.39-27.27%
Other theft43.05300.00%
Public order31.53200.00%
Burglary31.14200.00%
Shoplifting11.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.1037.50%
Vehicle crime24.19-33.33%
Burglary10.76-75.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.6314.29%
Burglary43.05-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.14100.00%
Public order10.76-50.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.68-22.22%
Burglary72.670.00%
Shoplifting52.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.910.00%
Public order21.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-50.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Other theft10.38-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.530.00%
Other theft43.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.530.00%
Vehicle crime31.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.140.00%
Public order20.760.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
July 202411
June 20247
May 20249
April 20249
March 20246
February 20248
January 202411
December 20238
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20243
June 20245
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 20242
December 20233
October 20233

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20237

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20245
February 20241
November 20235

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LS8 2DB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Valley Terrace
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Devonshire Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Norman Terrace
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Roman Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Birchwood Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Highthorne Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Kingswood Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Summerhill Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Norman Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. West Park Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. West Park Drive (East)
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1