WEST PARK CLOSE, LS8 2ED Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS8 2ED

WEST PARK CLOSE, LS8 2ED, Leeds has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.49 per 1,000 population. This LS8 2ED 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 2ED crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS8 2ED, encompassing approximately 2238 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LS8 2ED Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stanley Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Devonshire Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Norman Terrace with total crimes: 3

WEST PARK CLOSE, LS8 2ED Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.4975.00%
Vehicle crime63.1350.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.680.00%
Shoplifting21.34100.00%
Burglary10.89-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime410.27300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.79-69.23%
Public order41.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.7950.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.34100.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Other theft20.89-50.00%
Drugs10.890.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.1744.44%
Other theft45.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.79100.00%
Public order20.89100.00%
Theft from the person10.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-66.67%

In June 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 offences99.3812.50%
Vehicle crime34.020.00%
Other theft21.34-33.33%
Robbery10.890.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Public order10.45-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.060.00%
Shoplifting63.57500.00%
Public order52.68400.00%
Vehicle crime32.230.00%
Other theft31.34200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences89.38-11.11%
Burglary43.57100.00%
Vehicle crime31.79200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.340.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Public order10.45-66.67%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.040.00%
Public order34.02-25.00%
Burglary21.34-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.890.00%
Shoplifting10.45-50.00%
Other theft10.45-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.61-30.77%
Public order44.02300.00%
Burglary41.79300.00%
Other theft41.79300.00%
Shoplifting21.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.4930.00%
Vehicle crime25.81-33.33%
Burglary10.89-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.0642.86%
Burglary54.47-16.67%
Vehicle crime32.230.00%
Drugs21.34100.00%
Shoplifting20.89-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour20.89100.00%
Other crime10.890.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting713.40600.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.13-41.67%
Burglary63.130.00%
Public order32.68-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.34-33.33%
Other crime10.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Other theft10.45-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.950.00%
Public order45.360.00%
Other theft31.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.340.00%
Vehicle crime31.340.00%
Drugs11.340.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
December 20233
October 20233

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20235
November 20236

A total of 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 202413
June 20249
May 20248
April 20248
March 20249
February 20249
January 202413
December 202310
November 20237
October 202312

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20246
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20237
October 20231

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
November 20233
October 20234

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 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
December 20231
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 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 2ED postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Stanley Drive
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. West Park Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. West Park Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Summerhill Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Norman Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. West Park Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. West Park Drive (East)
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1