LS9 8SF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS9 8SF

LS9 8SF, Leeds has recorded a total of 61 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.88 per 1,000 population. This LS9 8SF 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 8SF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS9 8SF, encompassing approximately 5607 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-54.55% decrease)

LS9 8SF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Duke Street with total crimes: 7
  • Hall Place with total crimes: 6
  • Haslewood Dene with total crimes: 5

LS9 8SF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.889.09%
Anti-social behaviour64.28-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson51.07-54.55%
Burglary50.89150.00%
Public order50.890.00%
Drugs40.890.00%
Theft from the person30.71200.00%
Vehicle crime30.53-40.00%
Robbery20.530.00%
Other crime20.36100.00%
Bicycle theft10.36-50.00%
Other theft10.18-83.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.9283.33%
Anti-social behaviour71.9640.00%
Other theft61.250.00%
Vehicle crime51.0725.00%
Public order50.890.00%
Drugs40.89100.00%
Possession of weapons30.7150.00%
Robbery20.530.00%
Burglary20.36-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.36100.00%
Shoplifting20.36100.00%
Other crime10.36-66.67%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.2310.00%
Other theft63.9220.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.07-33.33%
Public order51.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.89150.00%
Vehicle crime40.89-69.23%
Other crime30.710.00%
Burglary30.53-25.00%
Drugs20.53100.00%
Robbery20.36100.00%
Possession of weapons20.36-50.00%
Theft from the person10.36-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.18-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.30-23.08%
Vehicle crime133.5785.71%
Criminal damage and arson92.32200.00%
Other theft51.60-50.00%
Public order50.89-16.67%
Burglary40.89100.00%
Possession of weapons40.710.00%
Shoplifting30.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.53-66.67%
Theft from the person20.360.00%
Robbery10.36-75.00%
Drugs10.18-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.8452.94%
Other theft104.64150.00%
Vehicle crime71.7816.67%
Public order61.25200.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.0750.00%
Robbery41.0733.33%
Shoplifting30.71-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.53-25.00%
Drugs20.53-33.33%
Burglary20.360.00%
Other crime20.36100.00%
Bicycle theft10.36-85.71%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.52-32.00%
Bicycle theft73.030.00%
Vehicle crime61.25-14.29%
Shoplifting51.0725.00%
Other theft40.89-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour40.71100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.71-50.00%
Robbery30.71200.00%
Drugs30.53200.00%
Burglary20.53-50.00%
Public order20.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.8866.67%
Criminal damage and arson84.4614.29%
Other theft71.4375.00%
Vehicle crime71.25600.00%
Burglary41.250.00%
Shoplifting40.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71-66.67%
Robbery10.36-80.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.18-50.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.52-34.78%
Public order82.67-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.4340.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.25500.00%
Robbery51.0725.00%
Other theft40.89-20.00%
Shoplifting40.71-33.33%
Burglary40.71-42.86%
Other crime20.710.00%
Possession of weapons20.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.18-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.66-8.00%
Public order124.1033.33%
Burglary72.1440.00%
Shoplifting61.25-64.71%
Other theft51.07-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.8966.67%
Robbery40.890.00%
Theft from the person40.71100.00%
Vehicle crime30.71-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-50.00%
Drugs10.18-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.980.00%
Shoplifting174.46142.86%
Other theft103.0342.86%
Public order91.780.00%
Vehicle crime61.6050.00%
Burglary51.07150.00%
Drugs40.8933.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.71-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.530.00%
Theft from the person20.36100.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.300.00%
Public order94.460.00%
Other theft71.600.00%
Shoplifting71.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.250.00%
Vehicle crime41.070.00%
Drugs30.710.00%
Burglary20.530.00%
Other crime20.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20247
February 20241

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202411
July 20246
June 20249
May 20243
April 20244
March 20248
February 20247
January 20245
December 20233
November 20236

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20245
January 20244

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 244 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202422
July 202422
June 202420
May 202426
April 202417
March 202425
February 202415
January 202423
December 202325
November 202325

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244
January 20247
December 20235
November 20232

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20245
June 20245
May 20246
April 20242
February 20248
January 202412
December 20239
November 20239

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20245
June 20242
May 20246
April 20244
March 20242
February 20246
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 202413
May 20247
April 20246
March 20247
February 20241
January 20243
December 20236
November 20234

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
November 20232

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20246
June 20245
May 202410
April 20244
March 20247
February 20244
January 20245
December 202310
November 20237

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 20244
January 20246
December 202317
November 20237

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Duke Street
    Total7
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hall Place
    Total6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Haslewood Dene
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
  • 4. Rigton Mews
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Brussels Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Cotton Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Dolphin Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Marsh Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 10. The Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Willis Street
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 12. Richmond Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 13. Foundry Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. St Cecilia Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Church Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. East Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Turlow Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Walter Crescent
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Hampton Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. The Spinney
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Richmond Hill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Shannon Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Back Prospect Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Aysgarth Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Haslewood Court
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 27. Rigton Approach
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Burmantofts Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Rider Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 30. St Mary'S Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1