LS8 3JR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS8 3JR

LS8 3JR, Leeds has recorded a total of 70 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.74 per 1,000 population. This LS8 3JR 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 3JR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS8 3JR, encompassing approximately 4748 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LS8 3JR area, explore the LS8 3JR Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)

LS8 3JR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Easterly View with total crimes: 6
  • Amberton Mews with total crimes: 5

LS8 3JR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.7414.29%
Shoplifting95.05125.00%
Drugs81.90700.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.6850.00%
Other theft61.26500.00%
Burglary41.26-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.84200.00%
Other crime30.6350.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.63-60.00%
Robbery20.420.00%
Possession of weapons20.42100.00%
Public order10.420.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.11-16.00%
Burglary74.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.4725.00%
Shoplifting41.05-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.84-63.64%
Other crime20.84100.00%
Other theft10.42-50.00%
Public order10.21-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.694.17%
Criminal damage and arson115.2683.33%
Shoplifting82.32-11.11%
Burglary71.68600.00%
Public order61.4720.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.26-33.33%
Other theft20.84100.00%
Other crime10.42-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.85-20.00%
Shoplifting95.05800.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.9020.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.260.00%
Public order51.26-37.50%
Other crime31.050.00%
Vehicle crime20.630.00%
Drugs20.42100.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Other theft10.21-75.00%
Burglary10.21-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.21-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3013.4842.86%
Public order86.32300.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.6820.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.2666.67%
Other theft41.05100.00%
Other crime30.84200.00%
Burglary20.63-75.00%
Vehicle crime20.42-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.420.00%
Shoplifting10.42-66.67%
Drugs10.21-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.00-16.00%
Burglary84.42700.00%
Vehicle crime61.68200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.2666.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.05-25.00%
Shoplifting30.63-66.67%
Drugs30.630.00%
Public order20.63-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.42100.00%
Other theft20.42100.00%
Robbery10.42-50.00%
Other crime10.21-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.6431.58%
Shoplifting95.2628.57%
Public order41.90-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.8433.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.8450.00%
Drugs30.63200.00%
Other crime30.6350.00%
Bicycle theft20.630.00%
Robbery20.42-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Other theft10.21-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.21-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.58-20.83%
Robbery74.000.00%
Shoplifting71.47133.33%
Public order51.4725.00%
Other theft41.05-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.84-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.630.00%
Vehicle crime20.42-50.00%
Other crime20.42100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.42100.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Burglary10.21-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.5833.33%
Criminal damage and arson75.050.00%
Burglary51.47-83.87%
Other theft51.05-16.67%
Public order41.05300.00%
Vehicle crime40.84-60.00%
Shoplifting30.8450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.630.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Drugs10.21-50.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary3116.43287.50%
Violence and sexual offences186.53-14.29%
Vehicle crime103.79150.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.11-63.16%
Other theft61.47500.00%
Shoplifting21.26100.00%
Drugs20.420.00%
Public order10.42-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.95-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson194.42533.33%
Anti-social behaviour94.00125.00%
Burglary81.9060.00%
Public order41.680.00%
Vehicle crime40.8433.33%
Robbery30.8450.00%
Shoplifting10.63-80.00%
Other theft10.21-50.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3012.850.00%
Shoplifting56.320.00%
Burglary51.050.00%
Public order41.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.840.00%
Vehicle crime30.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.630.00%
Drugs20.630.00%
Robbery20.420.00%
Other theft20.420.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20244
June 20246
May 20246
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 202411
June 20246
May 20245
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20247
December 20237
November 202319
October 20233

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20247
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 61 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20248
June 20249
May 20241
April 20243
March 20249
February 20247
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 202310
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 80 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20247
June 20241
May 20242
April 20248
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 202331
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20245
December 20236
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 282 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202421
July 202425
June 202424
May 202430
April 202421
March 202425
February 202419
January 202424
December 202318
November 202321
October 202330

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20246
June 20245
May 20248
April 20242
March 20244
February 20245
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
December 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LS8 3JR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total16
    Shoplifting8
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Easterly View
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Amberton Mews
    Total5
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Oak Tree Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Hollin Park Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Amberton Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Beech Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Oakwood Lane
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Fearnville Avenue
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Oak Tree Mount
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Oak Tree Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Lawrence Walk
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Amberton Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Thorn View
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Montagu Avenue
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Amberton Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Amberton Terrace
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Red Lodge Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Woodfield Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Primo Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Oaklands Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Amberton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Amberton Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Amberton Garth
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Amberton Mount
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Lawrence Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Thorn Cross
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Beech Grove
    Total1
    Drugs1