LS9 8QX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS9 8QX

LS9 8QX, Leeds has recorded a total of 84 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.08 per 1,000 population. This LS9 8QX 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 8QX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS9 8QX, encompassing approximately 5222 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (-2.78% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)

LS9 8QX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ascot Terrace with total crimes: 5
  • Glensdale Street with total crimes: 5
  • May Terrace with total crimes: 4

LS9 8QX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3516.08-2.78%
Anti-social behaviour136.70116.67%
Criminal damage and arson102.49-9.09%
Burglary91.91125.00%
Other crime51.7266.67%
Vehicle crime50.96400.00%
Public order50.96-44.44%
Theft from the person10.960.00%
Possession of weapons10.19-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3616.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson116.890.00%
Public order92.11125.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.72200.00%
Other theft51.15-54.55%
Burglary40.96-50.00%
Drugs30.77-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.570.00%
Other crime30.57-25.00%
Robbery20.57100.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3615.70-32.08%
Other theft116.891000.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.1183.33%
Burglary82.11300.00%
Other crime41.53100.00%
Drugs40.7733.33%
Public order40.77-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-66.67%
Robbery10.19-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5317.0496.30%
Criminal damage and arson610.1520.00%
Public order61.1520.00%
Drugs31.15-40.00%
Robbery30.57-40.00%
Shoplifting30.5750.00%
Vehicle crime30.57-50.00%
Burglary20.57-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.38-75.00%
Theft from the person20.380.00%
Possession of weapons20.38-50.00%
Other crime20.38-50.00%
Other theft10.38-93.33%
Bicycle theft10.19-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2717.81-46.00%
Other theft155.17150.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.87100.00%
Vehicle crime61.53100.00%
Drugs51.15150.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.96-16.67%
Robbery50.96150.00%
Public order50.96-44.44%
Burglary50.960.00%
Other crime40.96100.00%
Possession of weapons40.770.00%
Shoplifting20.770.00%
Bicycle theft20.380.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5017.046.38%
Public order99.5750.00%
Other theft61.7250.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.15-14.29%
Burglary51.15-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour40.96100.00%
Vehicle crime30.77-25.00%
Other crime20.57-60.00%
Drugs20.38-50.00%
Robbery20.38100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4717.0430.56%
Criminal damage and arson79.000.00%
Burglary61.3450.00%
Public order61.15-45.45%
Other crime51.15400.00%
Drugs40.96300.00%
Other theft40.770.00%
Vehicle crime40.77-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.77-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3614.17-50.68%
Public order116.89120.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.11-41.67%
Vehicle crime51.34150.00%
Other theft40.960.00%
Burglary40.77-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.7750.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Shoplifting10.19-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Drugs10.19-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7321.0635.19%
Criminal damage and arson1213.98140.00%
Burglary62.30-14.29%
Public order51.15-37.50%
Drugs30.96-57.14%
Shoplifting30.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.57-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.38-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Other crime10.19-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5418.7614.89%
Public order810.34100.00%
Burglary71.53600.00%
Drugs71.3440.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.3425.00%
Vehicle crime40.96-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.770.00%
Other theft30.77-62.50%
Other crime30.5750.00%
Possession of weapons20.57-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4716.0817.50%
Other theft89.00100.00%
Drugs51.53150.00%
Vehicle crime50.960.00%
Public order40.96-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.77-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.77-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.770.00%
Other crime20.57-50.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4015.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson87.660.00%
Public order61.530.00%
Vehicle crime51.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.960.00%
Other theft40.960.00%
Other crime40.770.00%
Robbery20.770.00%
Shoplifting20.380.00%
Drugs20.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20248
June 20242
May 20245
April 20245
March 20246
February 20244
January 20246
December 20237
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 92 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
July 202411
June 20246
May 20245
April 20246
March 20247
February 20247
January 202412
December 20235
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 36 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 534 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202436
July 202436
June 202453
May 202427
April 202450
March 202447
February 202436
January 202473
December 202354
November 202347
October 202340

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
August 20241
June 20242
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20246
July 20242
June 20242
May 20248
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20246
April 20243
March 20244
February 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 78 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245
April 20249
March 20246
February 202411
January 20245
December 20238
November 20234
October 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20242
May 20244
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20237
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 61 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 202411
June 20241
May 202415
April 20246
March 20244
February 20244
December 20233
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
October 20232

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20242
February 20241
January 20243
October 20232

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ascot Terrace
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 2. Glensdale Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 3. May Terrace
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Clark Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 5. Thornleigh Mount
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cavalier Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 7. Kippax Place
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Glensdale Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Charlton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Garton Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Back East Park Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 12. East Park Terrace
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Oxley Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Temple View Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 15. Knowsthorpe Crescent
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 16. Cross Green Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Fewston Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Copperfield Avenue
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Back Cross Green Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Cross Green Crescent
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Back Garton Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 22. Ellerby Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Spring Close Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Spring Close Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Walter Crescent
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Hampton Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. The Spinney
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Back Prospect Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Aysgarth Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Temple View Terrace
    Total1
    Other crime1