LS9 8AS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS9 8AS

LS9 8AS, Leeds has recorded a total of 67 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.50 per 1,000 population. This LS9 8AS 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 8AS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS9 8AS, encompassing approximately 5361 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (26.09% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

LS9 8AS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bouverie Court with total crimes: 6
  • Hall Place with total crimes: 6
  • Ascot Terrace with total crimes: 5

LS9 8AS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.5026.09%
Criminal damage and arson75.4140.00%
Other crime61.31100.00%
Public order61.12-33.33%
Burglary51.12150.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.93400.00%
Vehicle crime40.93100.00%
Other theft40.75-33.33%
Theft from the person10.750.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.454.55%
Public order94.29125.00%
Other theft61.6820.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.120.00%
Drugs30.93200.00%
Other crime30.56-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%
Burglary20.37-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-75.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.19-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.45-26.67%
Burglary64.10200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.12-44.44%
Other theft50.93150.00%
Public order40.93-33.33%
Other crime40.75300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.75300.00%
Vehicle crime20.75-85.71%
Possession of weapons20.370.00%
Robbery10.37-50.00%
Drugs10.19-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3013.0615.38%
Vehicle crime145.6075.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.61350.00%
Public order61.6850.00%
Drugs31.120.00%
Burglary20.56-50.00%
Other theft20.37-71.43%
Robbery20.37-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-80.00%
Other crime10.19-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2613.064.00%
Vehicle crime84.8560.00%
Other theft71.4975.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.3125.00%
Robbery50.93150.00%
Other crime40.93300.00%
Public order40.75-33.33%
Burglary40.75-50.00%
Drugs30.750.00%
Bicycle theft20.56-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.37-60.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.31-13.79%
Burglary84.6660.00%
Public order61.49100.00%
Vehicle crime51.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.93-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour40.930.00%
Other theft40.7533.33%
Bicycle theft30.750.00%
Drugs30.560.00%
Robbery20.560.00%
Other crime10.37-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2911.56-3.33%
Criminal damage and arson85.41-33.33%
Vehicle crime51.49400.00%
Burglary50.9366.67%
Drugs30.930.00%
Public order30.56-75.00%
Other theft30.56-25.00%
Other crime30.56200.00%
Possession of weapons20.560.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3013.43-31.82%
Public order125.60140.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.24100.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.24100.00%
Other theft41.120.00%
Burglary30.75-70.00%
Possession of weapons20.56100.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4414.7333.33%
Burglary108.2142.86%
Criminal damage and arson61.870.00%
Public order51.12-50.00%
Other theft40.930.00%
Vehicle crime30.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.56200.00%
Shoplifting20.560.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3313.8010.00%
Public order106.16150.00%
Burglary71.87600.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.3120.00%
Drugs61.12200.00%
Other theft41.12-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.75-40.00%
Other crime30.56200.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.19-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3011.197.14%
Other theft55.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.93-16.67%
Vehicle crime50.93-28.57%
Possession of weapons40.930.00%
Public order40.75-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.75-77.78%
Drugs20.37100.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Burglary10.19-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.220.00%
Vehicle crime71.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.310.00%
Public order61.120.00%
Other theft51.120.00%
Robbery30.930.00%
Burglary20.560.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 202414
May 20248
April 20245
March 20245
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 349 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202423
July 202422
June 202430
May 202426
April 202425
March 202429
February 202430
January 202444
December 202333
November 202330
October 202328

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20246
June 20242
May 20244
April 20248
March 20245
February 20243
January 202410
December 20237
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20245
June 20242
May 20247
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20245
June 20249
May 20242
April 20245
March 20248
February 202412
January 20246
December 20236
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20245
April 20244
February 20246
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20239

A total of 75 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244
April 20246
March 20243
February 202412
January 20245
December 202310
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
December 20236
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20234

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
February 20241
October 20233

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20243
December 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LS9 8AS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bouverie Court
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Other crime2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Hall Place
    Total6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Ascot Terrace
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 4. May Terrace
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Dolphin Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Clark Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 7. Cavalier Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 8. The Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Willis Street
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 10. Richmond Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 11. Kippax Place
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Oxley Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Temple View Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 14. Fewston Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Back Cross Green Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Church Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. East Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Ellerby Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Spring Close Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Spring Close Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Walter Crescent
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Hampton Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. The Spinney
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Richmond Hill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Shannon Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Back Prospect Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Aysgarth Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Aysgarth Walk
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Clark Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1