LS9 6AW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS9 6AW

LS9 6AW, Leeds has recorded a total of 160 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.30 per 1,000 population. This LS9 6AW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LS9 postcode area, which has experienced 708 crimes and a crime rate of 16.29 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LS9 6AW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS9 6AW, encompassing approximately 6583 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LS9 6AW area, explore the LS9 6AW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (60) incidents (5.26% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (17) incidents (88.89% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (15) incidents (200.00% increase)

LS9 6AW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Back Broughton Terrace with total crimes: 14
  • Back Trafford Avenue with total crimes: 8
  • Back Bellbrooke Terrace with total crimes: 8

LS9 6AW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6024.305.26%
Criminal damage and arson179.1188.89%
Vehicle crime152.58200.00%
Anti-social behaviour152.287.14%
Public order132.28-18.75%
Other theft111.97-21.43%
Burglary91.67-10.00%
Shoplifting71.37133.33%
Drugs41.06-33.33%
Other crime40.61300.00%
Robbery30.6150.00%
Theft from the person20.460.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5721.27-21.92%
Public order168.66-11.11%
Other theft142.437.69%
Anti-social behaviour142.1340.00%
Burglary102.13-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson91.52-59.09%
Drugs61.37-53.85%
Vehicle crime50.9125.00%
Shoplifting30.7650.00%
Theft from the person20.46-66.67%
Robbery20.30-60.00%
Other crime10.30-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.15-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7328.4135.19%
Criminal damage and arson2211.09100.00%
Public order183.3438.46%
Burglary152.7387.50%
Other theft132.288.33%
Drugs131.9744.44%
Anti-social behaviour101.97-37.50%
Theft from the person61.52500.00%
Robbery50.91400.00%
Vehicle crime40.76-20.00%
Other crime30.61-40.00%
Possession of weapons30.46200.00%
Shoplifting20.46100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5420.81-23.94%
Anti-social behaviour168.20-15.79%
Public order132.43-23.53%
Other theft121.979.09%
Criminal damage and arson111.82-38.89%
Drugs91.67200.00%
Burglary81.37-38.46%
Vehicle crime51.22-28.57%
Other crime50.76400.00%
Shoplifting10.76-80.00%
Robbery10.15-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.15-50.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7126.2814.52%
Anti-social behaviour1910.79137.50%
Criminal damage and arson182.8928.57%
Public order172.73-5.56%
Burglary132.5862.50%
Other theft111.9737.50%
Vehicle crime71.670.00%
Shoplifting51.060.00%
Drugs30.76-66.67%
Robbery30.46-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.460.00%
Bicycle theft20.300.00%
Other crime10.30-87.50%
Theft from the person10.15-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6224.00-12.68%
Public order189.4228.57%
Criminal damage and arson142.73-22.22%
Drugs92.13-10.00%
Other crime81.3733.33%
Other theft81.2260.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.2214.29%
Burglary81.2233.33%
Vehicle crime71.22600.00%
Robbery61.06100.00%
Shoplifting50.91-37.50%
Theft from the person30.760.00%
Possession of weapons20.460.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7123.247.58%
Criminal damage and arson1810.7912.50%
Public order142.7375.00%
Drugs102.1311.11%
Shoplifting81.52-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour71.22-12.50%
Other crime61.0620.00%
Burglary60.91-33.33%
Other theft50.91-44.44%
Robbery30.7650.00%
Possession of weapons20.460.00%
Bicycle theft20.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-85.71%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6622.94-2.94%
Criminal damage and arson1610.03128.57%
Burglary92.43800.00%
Other theft91.3712.50%
Shoplifting91.3780.00%
Drugs91.37-10.00%
Public order81.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.2233.33%
Vehicle crime71.22133.33%
Other crime51.06-37.50%
Robbery20.76-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.30-33.33%
Theft from the person10.30-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6820.36-8.11%
Drugs1010.33100.00%
Public order81.520.00%
Other theft81.22-38.46%
Other crime81.22166.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.22-56.25%
Anti-social behaviour61.0650.00%
Shoplifting50.91-37.50%
Robbery40.76100.00%
Possession of weapons30.610.00%
Vehicle crime30.46-62.50%
Theft from the person20.46100.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Burglary10.15-85.71%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7422.7915.62%
Criminal damage and arson1611.2477.78%
Other theft132.43160.00%
Shoplifting81.9760.00%
Vehicle crime81.220.00%
Public order81.22-61.90%
Burglary71.22-12.50%
Drugs51.06-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.76-55.56%
Other crime30.610.00%
Robbery20.46-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6422.79-27.27%
Public order219.7223.53%
Drugs123.19140.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.82-47.06%
Criminal damage and arson91.3728.57%
Burglary81.3733.33%
Vehicle crime81.220.00%
Other theft51.22-61.54%
Shoplifting50.76-44.44%
Other crime30.760.00%
Robbery30.46-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.46100.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8828.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour1713.370.00%
Public order172.580.00%
Other theft132.580.00%
Robbery91.970.00%
Shoplifting91.370.00%
Vehicle crime81.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.220.00%
Burglary61.060.00%
Drugs50.910.00%
Other crime30.760.00%
Theft from the person30.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 100 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 202415
June 20248
May 202413
April 20248
March 20246
February 20249
January 20241
December 20237
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 122 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202414
July 202413
June 202412
May 202411
April 20248
March 20245
February 20249
January 20248
December 202313
November 20235
October 202313

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20246
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 78 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20245
July 20244
June 20245
May 20247
April 20247
March 20241
February 20247
January 20243
December 20238
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 133 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202414
July 202410
June 202416
May 202419
April 20248
March 20247
February 20248
January 20246
December 20234
November 20239
October 202317

A total of 808 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 67.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202460
August 202457
July 202473
June 202454
May 202471
April 202462
March 202471
February 202466
January 202468
December 202374
November 202364
October 202388

A total of 164 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20249
July 202422
June 202411
May 202418
April 202414
March 202418
February 202416
January 20247
December 202316
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 95 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 202413
June 20249
May 20243
April 20249
March 202410
February 20249
January 202410
December 20235
November 202312
October 20235

A total of 171 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202416
July 202418
June 202413
May 202417
April 202418
March 202414
February 20248
January 20248
December 20238
November 202321
October 202317

A total of 43 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 20241
May 20243
April 20246
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20239

A total of 50 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20245
May 20241
April 20248
March 20246
February 20245
January 20248
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 67 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20245
March 20248
February 20249
January 20245
December 20238
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LS9 6AW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Back Broughton Terrace
    Total14
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Back Trafford Avenue
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Back Bellbrooke Terrace
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
  • 4. Compton Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Florence Mount
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Back Seaforth Avenue
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. William Hey Court
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Cowper Avenue
    Total5
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. St Wilfrids Garth
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 10. Brown Hill Terrace
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Trafford Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Back Broughton Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Foundry Approach
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
  • 14. Foundry Place
    Total4
    Burglary3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Briarsdale Garth
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Berkeley Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 17. Clifton Grove
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Cowper Mount
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 19. Back Seaforth Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 20. Strathmore Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
  • 21. Seaforth Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Broughton Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Thorn Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Foundry Drive
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Berkeley Crescent
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Clifton Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Cross Bellbrooke Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Cowper Crescent
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Cowper Terrace
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Back Seaforth Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1