WELL HOUSE ROAD, LS8 4BS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS8 4BS

WELL HOUSE ROAD, LS8 4BS, Leeds has recorded a total of 58 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.84 per 1,000 population. This LS8 4BS 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 4BS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS8 4BS, encompassing approximately 4898 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (18) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-15.79% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)

LS8 4BS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brookfield Avenue with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Oakwell Avenue with total crimes: 5

WELL HOUSE ROAD, LS8 4BS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1811.84350.00%
Violence and sexual offences163.67-15.79%
Public order73.27133.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.43-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8250.00%
Burglary30.6150.00%
Shoplifting30.610.00%
Drugs20.610.00%
Other theft10.41-50.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.785.56%
Anti-social behaviour53.88150.00%
Vehicle crime41.02300.00%
Shoplifting30.820.00%
Public order30.61-50.00%
Drugs20.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.410.00%
Burglary20.410.00%
Other theft20.41-50.00%
Robbery10.41-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.370.00%
Public order63.67100.00%
Other theft41.2233.33%
Other crime30.8250.00%
Robbery30.6150.00%
Drugs20.61-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.41-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.41-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.41-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.19-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.67-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.82200.00%
Public order30.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.61-72.73%
Drugs30.61200.00%
Other theft30.6150.00%
Other crime20.610.00%
Shoplifting20.41100.00%
Robbery20.410.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Burglary10.200.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.4380.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.51175.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.25-16.67%
Public order31.020.00%
Robbery20.610.00%
Other crime20.41100.00%
Other theft20.41-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-87.50%
Drugs10.200.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.19-34.78%
Vehicle crime83.06166.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.6350.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.22-55.56%
Other theft40.82-20.00%
Public order30.820.00%
Robbery20.61-50.00%
Burglary20.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.84130.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.7080.00%
Other theft51.84400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.02300.00%
Robbery40.820.00%
Drugs30.82200.00%
Public order30.6150.00%
Vehicle crime30.6150.00%
Shoplifting20.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Other crime10.20-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.51-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.040.00%
Other crime41.02100.00%
Public order20.82-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.41-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-50.00%
Burglary10.20-66.67%
Drugs10.20-66.67%
Other theft10.20-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.6425.00%
Shoplifting93.06350.00%
Vehicle crime51.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.0266.67%
Other theft51.020.00%
Public order41.02-20.00%
Burglary30.820.00%
Drugs30.610.00%
Robbery30.610.00%
Other crime20.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.41-33.33%
Theft from the person10.410.00%

In December 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 offences127.15-45.45%
Public order52.450.00%
Vehicle crime51.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.02-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.610.00%
Burglary30.610.00%
Bicycle theft20.610.00%
Shoplifting20.41-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.8210.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.49-33.33%
Public order51.2266.67%
Vehicle crime51.02-16.67%
Shoplifting41.020.00%
Burglary30.82-40.00%
Drugs30.61200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6150.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.080.00%
Vehicle crime61.840.00%
Other theft51.220.00%
Burglary51.020.00%
Shoplifting41.020.00%
Public order30.820.00%
Other crime20.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20246
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20246
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 215 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202419
July 202418
June 202418
May 202427
April 202415
March 202423
February 202410
January 202415
December 202312
November 202322
October 202320

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20248
March 20243
February 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20242
June 20243
May 202411
April 20244
March 20249
February 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
January 20249
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20245
February 20241
January 20245
October 20235

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 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
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
December 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons 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 4BS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Brookfield Avenue
    Total9
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Oakwell Avenue
    Total5
    Vehicle crime5
  • 4. Ridgeway Close
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Back Markham Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 6. Well House Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Easterly Avenue
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Back Ravenscar Avenue
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Roundhay Grove
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
  • 10. Upland Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 11. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Upland Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Upland Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Gipton Wood Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Oakwell Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Gledhow Wood Court
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Ravenscar View
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Dean Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Gledhow Wood Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Ridge Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Well House Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Chirton Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Back Roundhay Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Bracken Edge
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1