LS12 1BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS12 1BU

LS12 1BU, Leeds has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 30.77 per 1,000 population. This LS12 1BU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LS12 postcode area, which has experienced 660 crimes and a crime rate of 14.91 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LS12 1BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS12 1BU, encompassing approximately 1234 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

LS12 1BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Springwell Street with total crimes: 11
  • Clyde View with total crimes: 7
  • Copley Street with total crimes: 5

LS12 1BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1230.7720.00%
Vehicle crime69.7220.00%
Burglary44.86100.00%
Other theft33.24200.00%
Possession of weapons32.430.00%
Other crime22.430.00%
Robbery21.620.00%
Drugs21.620.00%
Public order11.62-66.67%
Theft from the person10.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.81-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1025.91-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson58.100.00%
Vehicle crime54.05150.00%
Public order34.050.00%
Other crime22.430.00%
Bicycle theft21.620.00%
Burglary21.62-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.62-80.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Shoplifting10.810.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1327.53-31.58%
Criminal damage and arson510.53150.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.050.00%
Public order34.05-62.50%
Burglary32.4350.00%
Vehicle crime22.430.00%
Other theft11.62-75.00%
Shoplifting10.810.00%
Drugs10.810.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1932.39111.11%
Public order815.39700.00%
Other theft46.48300.00%
Burglary23.24100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.62-50.00%
Other crime21.620.00%
Vehicle crime21.62-60.00%
Possession of weapons11.62-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences921.06-40.00%
Vehicle crime57.2966.67%
Criminal damage and arson44.0533.33%
Drugs23.240.00%
Possession of weapons21.620.00%
Burglary11.620.00%
Other theft10.81-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.810.00%
Public order10.81-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1528.34-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour312.15200.00%
Shoplifting32.43200.00%
Vehicle crime32.43-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.430.00%
Drugs22.43100.00%
Other theft21.62100.00%
Public order21.62-60.00%
Theft from the person11.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.810.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1727.5388.89%
Vehicle crime513.770.00%
Public order54.05400.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.0550.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.430.00%
Drugs10.81-66.67%
Other theft10.810.00%
Shoplifting10.810.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences918.63-47.06%
Vehicle crime57.290.00%
Drugs34.0550.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.43-50.00%
Public order11.62-85.71%
Burglary10.81-50.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Robbery10.810.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1734.016.25%
Public order713.7740.00%
Vehicle crime55.67400.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.05300.00%
Bicycle theft23.240.00%
Drugs21.62100.00%
Burglary21.62100.00%
Shoplifting11.620.00%
Other crime10.81-50.00%
Robbery10.810.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1626.72-11.11%
Public order512.960.00%
Other theft34.05-25.00%
Possession of weapons32.430.00%
Other crime22.430.00%
Vehicle crime11.62-75.00%
Burglary10.81-80.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.81-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1834.0163.64%
Burglary514.58150.00%
Public order54.0566.67%
Criminal damage and arson44.05100.00%
Other theft43.240.00%
Vehicle crime43.240.00%
Robbery23.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1124.300.00%
Other theft48.910.00%
Vehicle crime43.240.00%
Public order33.240.00%
Shoplifting22.430.00%
Burglary21.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.620.00%
Theft from the person11.620.00%
Drugs10.810.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20241
April 20242
March 20245
February 20241
January 20247
December 20235
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 3 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
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20245
February 20245
January 20245
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
May 20242
December 20233

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 166 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
July 202413
June 202419
May 20249
April 202415
March 202417
February 20249
January 202417
December 202316
November 202318
October 202311

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
April 20243
March 20241

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LS12 1BU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Springwell Street
    Total11
    Possession of weapons3
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Clyde View
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Copley Street
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Domestic Street
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Graingers Way
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Holdforth Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Clyde Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Driver Terrace
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Copley Hill Way
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Bruce Lawn
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Bruce Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1