LS8 2LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS8 2LW

LS8 2LW, Leeds has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 124.62 per 1,000 population. This LS8 2LW 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 2LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS8 2LW, encompassing approximately 144 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-60.87% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LS8 2LW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ramshead Crescent with total crimes: 8
  • Monkswood Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Monkswood Hill with total crimes: 3

LS8 2LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9124.62-60.87%
Criminal damage and arson362.31-25.00%
Other theft220.770.00%
Other crime113.850.00%
Burglary16.920.00%
Vehicle crime16.920.00%
Possession of weapons16.920.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23221.54-4.17%
Criminal damage and arson4159.2333.33%
Burglary127.69-50.00%
Drugs16.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.920.00%
Public order16.92-50.00%
Other crime16.920.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24276.929.09%
Other theft4166.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson327.69-50.00%
Burglary220.770.00%
Vehicle crime213.850.00%
Public order213.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.85-66.67%
Drugs16.92-50.00%
Theft from the person16.920.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22270.00120.00%
Criminal damage and arson6152.31100.00%
Anti-social behaviour341.54200.00%
Burglary220.770.00%
Other crime213.850.00%
Public order213.850.00%
Drugs213.850.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10138.46-37.50%
Possession of weapons369.23200.00%
Criminal damage and arson320.77-40.00%
Public order220.77100.00%
Vehicle crime113.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.920.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16200.7777.78%
Criminal damage and arson5110.7725.00%
Other theft334.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour120.77-50.00%
Drugs16.920.00%
Possession of weapons16.920.00%
Public order16.920.00%
Other crime16.920.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9166.1528.57%
Criminal damage and arson462.31300.00%
Vehicle crime327.69200.00%
Other theft320.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour220.770.00%
Drugs113.850.00%
Shoplifting16.920.00%
Public order16.92-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7103.85-56.25%
Public order248.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour213.85100.00%
Burglary213.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.850.00%
Vehicle crime16.920.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16159.2360.00%
Other theft4110.77300.00%
Criminal damage and arson127.69-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.920.00%
Possession of weapons16.920.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10138.4642.86%
Criminal damage and arson269.230.00%
Vehicle crime213.850.00%
Other theft113.85-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour16.92-50.00%
Burglary16.92-50.00%
Drugs16.920.00%
Robbery16.920.00%
Public order16.92-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7117.69-41.67%
Other theft348.460.00%
Public order220.77-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour213.850.00%
Burglary213.85100.00%
Drugs113.850.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12193.85-25.00%
Public order583.08150.00%
Criminal damage and arson334.62-50.00%
Other theft320.770.00%
Robbery120.770.00%
Other crime16.920.00%
Theft from the person16.920.00%
Vehicle crime16.92-50.00%
Burglary16.920.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16200.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson6110.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour241.540.00%
Public order213.850.00%
Vehicle crime213.850.00%
Possession of weapons113.850.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
April 20243
March 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 181 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202423
July 202424
June 202422
May 202410
April 202416
March 20249
February 20247
January 202416
December 202310
November 20237
October 202312
September 202316

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20243
April 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
October 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ramshead Crescent
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Monkswood Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 3. Monkswood Hill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Brandon Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Monkswood Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Kentmere Gate
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1