LS9 8HB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS9 8HB

LS9 8HB, Leeds has recorded a total of 74 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.32 per 1,000 population. This LS9 8HB 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 8HB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS9 8HB, encompassing approximately 5166 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LS9 8HB area, explore the LS9 8HB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-3.45% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-53.33% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

LS9 8HB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Duke Street with total crimes: 7
  • Haslewood Dene with total crimes: 5

LS9 8HB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2814.32-3.45%
Anti-social behaviour75.42-53.33%
Theft from the person61.35200.00%
Burglary51.16-28.57%
Public order50.97-54.55%
Vehicle crime50.97-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson50.97-66.67%
Drugs40.97-42.86%
Other theft30.77-70.00%
Robbery30.5850.00%
Other crime20.58100.00%
Bicycle theft10.39-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2922.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour155.61114.29%
Criminal damage and arson152.90200.00%
Public order112.9057.14%
Other theft102.1342.86%
Vehicle crime81.94-20.00%
Burglary71.55250.00%
Drugs71.35250.00%
Possession of weapons31.3550.00%
Theft from the person20.58100.00%
Robbery20.390.00%
Bicycle theft20.390.00%
Shoplifting20.39100.00%
Other crime10.39-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2915.48-3.33%
Vehicle crime105.61-41.18%
Public order71.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.35-22.22%
Other theft71.3516.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.35-37.50%
Other crime30.97200.00%
Drugs20.58-33.33%
Robbery20.39-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.39100.00%
Burglary20.39-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.39-50.00%
Theft from the person10.39-50.00%
Shoplifting10.19-88.89%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3020.52-14.29%
Vehicle crime175.81112.50%
Anti-social behaviour93.2912.50%
Shoplifting91.74200.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.74700.00%
Public order71.55-30.00%
Other theft61.35-53.85%
Burglary51.16400.00%
Robbery40.970.00%
Possession of weapons40.770.00%
Drugs30.77200.00%
Theft from the person20.58-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.39-50.00%
Other crime10.19-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3517.8152.17%
Other theft136.7744.44%
Public order102.5242.86%
Vehicle crime81.9433.33%
Anti-social behaviour81.550.00%
Theft from the person41.55300.00%
Robbery40.77-33.33%
Shoplifting30.77-83.33%
Bicycle theft20.58-71.43%
Other crime20.39100.00%
Drugs10.39-75.00%
Burglary10.19-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.19-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2318.97-25.81%
Shoplifting184.45-28.00%
Other theft93.4828.57%
Anti-social behaviour81.74-11.11%
Public order71.55133.33%
Bicycle theft71.350.00%
Robbery61.35100.00%
Vehicle crime61.16-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.16-14.29%
Drugs41.16300.00%
Burglary20.77-60.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.19-83.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3121.1055.00%
Shoplifting256.00212.50%
Anti-social behaviour94.84125.00%
Vehicle crime81.74700.00%
Other theft71.5575.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.350.00%
Theft from the person61.350.00%
Burglary51.1666.67%
Possession of weapons30.9750.00%
Public order30.58-70.00%
Robbery30.58-40.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.77-9.09%
Public order103.87-23.08%
Shoplifting81.9414.29%
Criminal damage and arson71.55250.00%
Robbery51.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.97100.00%
Other theft40.77-33.33%
Burglary30.77-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.580.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.16-29.03%
Public order134.2644.44%
Shoplifting72.52-88.33%
Other theft61.35-40.00%
Robbery51.1625.00%
Burglary40.97-42.86%
Theft from the person30.77200.00%
Vehicle crime30.58-70.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.58-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson20.39-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6029.03900.00%
Violence and sexual offences3111.61-6.06%
Other theft106.0025.00%
Vehicle crime101.9466.67%
Public order91.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.74-22.22%
Burglary71.35250.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.35-16.67%
Drugs50.9725.00%
Robbery40.97100.00%
Theft from the person10.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.19-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3317.2313.79%
Anti-social behaviour96.390.00%
Public order91.74-25.00%
Other theft81.7414.29%
Vehicle crime61.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.1650.00%
Shoplifting61.16100.00%
Drugs41.1633.33%
Robbery20.77-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.39100.00%
Burglary20.39-66.67%
Other crime10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2916.840.00%
Public order125.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.320.00%
Other theft71.740.00%
Burglary61.350.00%
Vehicle crime61.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.160.00%
Robbery30.770.00%
Bicycle theft30.580.00%
Shoplifting30.580.00%
Drugs30.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 90 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
July 20247
June 20246
May 202413
April 20249
March 20247
February 20244
January 20246
December 202310
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 340 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202429
July 202429
June 202430
May 202435
April 202423
March 202431
February 202420
January 202422
December 202331
November 202333
October 202329

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20242
June 20245
May 20241
April 20242
March 20245
February 20243
January 20244
December 20237
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 28 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20246
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 94 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202415
July 20247
June 20249
May 20248
April 20248
March 20249
February 20244
January 20242
December 20237
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 103 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202411
July 20247
June 20247
May 202410
April 20247
March 20243
February 202410
January 202413
December 20239
November 20239
October 202312

A total of 88 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 202410
June 202417
May 20248
April 20246
March 20248
February 20241
January 20243
December 202310
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20247
February 20241
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202415
July 20245
June 20248
May 20241
April 20246
March 20247
February 20247
January 20242
December 20235
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 43 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20246
March 20243
February 20245
January 20245
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
March 20243
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 142 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20249
May 20243
April 202418
March 202425
February 20248
January 20247
December 202360
November 20236
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total7
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Duke Street
    Total7
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Haslewood Dene
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
  • 4. Rigton Mews
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Bus/Coach Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Brussels Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Leeds City Bus Station
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cotton Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Dolphin Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. The Chandlers
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. St Peter'S Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Cross Maude Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Marsh Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 15. The Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Willis Street
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 17. Richmond Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 18. Chantrell Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Foundry Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. St Cecilia Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Church Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. East Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Turlow Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Walter Crescent
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. The Spinney
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Richmond Hill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Shannon Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Rigton Approach
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Burmantofts Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1