BACK OAKWOOD DRIVE, LS8 2QS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS8 2QS

BACK OAKWOOD DRIVE, LS8 2QS, Leeds has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.74 per 1,000 population. This LS8 2QS 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 2QS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS8 2QS, encompassing approximately 2455 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Burglary: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

LS8 2QS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gledhow Rise with total crimes: 5
  • Back Ravenscar Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Ryder Gardens with total crimes: 2

BACK OAKWOOD DRIVE, LS8 2QS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary57.7466.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.040.00%
Vehicle crime31.6350.00%
Shoplifting21.22-33.33%
Other theft20.81-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-83.33%
Other crime10.410.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour610.990.00%
Other theft52.4466.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.04-20.00%
Public order31.63200.00%
Shoplifting31.22200.00%
Burglary31.220.00%
Vehicle crime21.22-60.00%
Robbery10.81-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime59.7725.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.040.00%
Burglary32.04200.00%
Other theft31.22-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.220.00%
Robbery31.220.00%
Shoplifting11.220.00%
Public order10.41-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.330.00%
Vehicle crime42.0433.33%
Other theft41.6333.33%
Public order21.63100.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-66.67%
Shoplifting10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.9266.67%
Vehicle crime32.040.00%
Other theft31.2250.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.220.00%
Public order11.220.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime34.07200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.22-50.00%
Other theft21.220.00%
Burglary20.810.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.14-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour52.4466.67%
Other theft22.040.00%
Shoplifting20.810.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.591300.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.70-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2250.00%
Public order31.22200.00%
Possession of weapons11.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-66.67%
Drugs10.410.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour69.36500.00%
Theft from the person32.440.00%
Vehicle crime31.22-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.220.00%
Burglary20.81-75.00%
Shoplifting20.810.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.41-75.00%
Public order10.41-50.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary89.360.00%
Vehicle crime43.26300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.63-42.86%
Public order21.63100.00%
Shoplifting20.81-33.33%
Other crime10.810.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-80.00%

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
Burglary811.40300.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.26-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.85-28.57%
Shoplifting32.04-57.14%
Other theft11.220.00%
Public order10.41-50.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.44150.00%
Shoplifting74.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.85250.00%
Vehicle crime32.850.00%
Public order21.220.00%
Burglary20.81-71.43%
Robbery10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-50.00%

In September 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary78.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.850.00%
Vehicle crime31.630.00%
Public order21.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
January 20241

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20238
November 20238
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20245
June 20245
May 20245
April 20243
March 20246
February 202414
January 20241
December 20234
November 20237
October 202310
September 20234

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
June 20241
May 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20246
December 20231
November 20235
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Gledhow Rise
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Back Ravenscar Avenue
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Ryder Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Back Oakwood Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 5. Oakwood Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. St Catherines Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Springwood Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Oakwell Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Ravenscar View
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1