LS9 6QU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS9 6QU

LS9 6QU, Leeds has recorded a total of 55 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.60 per 1,000 population. This LS9 6QU 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 6QU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS9 6QU, encompassing approximately 2545 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Drugs: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

LS9 6QU Crime Hotspots

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

  • South Farm Crescent with total crimes: 7
  • Amberton Mews with total crimes: 5
  • Oak Tree Close with total crimes: 5

LS9 6QU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2221.6022.22%
Drugs78.64250.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.75-20.00%
Public order41.570.00%
Other crime41.5733.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.5750.00%
Possession of weapons21.180.00%
Robbery20.79100.00%
Vehicle crime20.79-33.33%
Theft from the person10.790.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Other theft10.39-66.67%
Shoplifting10.39-83.33%
Burglary10.39-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1820.42-10.00%
Shoplifting67.07-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.360.00%
Public order41.96-20.00%
Burglary31.57-57.14%
Other crime31.18200.00%
Other theft31.1850.00%
Vehicle crime31.18-25.00%
Drugs21.180.00%
Possession of weapons20.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.790.00%
Robbery10.790.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2022.00-13.04%
Shoplifting87.8614.29%
Burglary73.14133.33%
Public order52.75-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.9666.67%
Vehicle crime41.96300.00%
Other theft21.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.79-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%
Robbery10.39-50.00%
Other crime10.39-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2324.3527.78%
Criminal damage and arson79.03133.33%
Shoplifting72.75-22.22%
Public order62.75100.00%
Other crime32.360.00%
Burglary31.18-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour31.18-40.00%
Drugs31.1850.00%
Theft from the person21.180.00%
Other theft20.790.00%
Robbery20.79100.00%
Vehicle crime10.79-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1821.21-30.77%
Shoplifting97.07-10.00%
Burglary73.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.7525.00%
Vehicle crime41.96-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.570.00%
Public order31.18200.00%
Drugs21.18-33.33%
Other theft20.79-33.33%
Robbery10.79-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2627.49-18.75%
Shoplifting1010.21-52.38%
Burglary73.93600.00%
Vehicle crime62.75200.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.360.00%
Robbery31.57200.00%
Other crime31.1850.00%
Other theft31.18200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.180.00%
Drugs31.1850.00%
Public order11.18-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.39-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3228.67128.57%
Shoplifting2112.5790.91%
Public order68.25100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.3650.00%
Vehicle crime21.180.00%
Possession of weapons20.79100.00%
Other crime20.79100.00%
Drugs20.790.00%
Burglary10.79-75.00%
Other theft10.39-66.67%
Robbery10.39-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1418.46-46.15%
Shoplifting115.5037.50%
Burglary44.32-33.33%
Other theft31.570.00%
Public order31.1850.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.18-33.33%
Drugs20.790.00%
Vehicle crime20.79100.00%
Robbery20.79100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.79-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2620.0330.00%
Shoplifting810.2133.33%
Burglary63.14-81.25%
Criminal damage and arson32.36-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour21.18-50.00%
Public order20.790.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-85.71%
Robbery10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary3232.21700.00%
Violence and sexual offences2012.5753.85%
Criminal damage and arson77.86-68.18%
Vehicle crime72.7575.00%
Shoplifting62.75200.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.36-42.86%
Other theft21.57-33.33%
Public order20.790.00%
Theft from the person10.790.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson2224.75633.33%
Violence and sexual offences138.64-43.48%
Anti-social behaviour75.1175.00%
Burglary42.75-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.57100.00%
Other theft31.57-25.00%
Robbery31.180.00%
Public order21.18-71.43%
Shoplifting20.79-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Drugs10.39-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2324.750.00%
Public order79.030.00%
Burglary62.750.00%
Shoplifting52.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.960.00%
Other theft41.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.570.00%
Robbery31.180.00%
Drugs31.180.00%
Vehicle crime21.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 255 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202418
July 202420
June 202423
May 202418
April 202426
March 202432
February 202414
January 202426
December 202320
November 202313
October 202323

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20245
June 20243
May 20245
April 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243
April 20241
March 20246
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20247
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20237
November 202322
October 20233

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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
February 20241

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20244
April 20246
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20237
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 94 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20248
June 20247
May 20249
April 202410
March 202421
February 202411
January 20248
December 20236
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 81 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20247
June 20243
May 20247
April 20247
March 20241
February 20244
January 20246
December 202332
November 20234
October 20236

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. South Farm Crescent
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Amberton Mews
    Total5
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Oak Tree Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Coldcotes Drive
    Total4
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Coldcotes Garth
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Oak Tree Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 8. Oak Tree Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 9. Beech Mount
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Coldcotes Circus
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Beech Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Oak Tree Mount
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Oak Tree Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Beech Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Coldcotes View
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 16. Coldcotes Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Neath Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Coldcotes Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Woodfield Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Primo Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Oaklands Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1