LS12 1HE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS12 1HE

LS12 1HE, Leeds has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.08 per 1,000 population. This LS12 1HE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LS12 postcode area, which has experienced 731 crimes and a crime rate of 16.51 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LS12 1HE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS12 1HE, encompassing approximately 1616 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LS12 1HE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wortley Park with total crimes: 7
  • Copley Street with total crimes: 4
  • Driver Terrace with total crimes: 4

LS12 1HE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.08-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson48.0433.33%
Burglary32.470.00%
Other crime21.860.00%
Bicycle theft11.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-75.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Drugs10.620.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1419.17-26.32%
Vehicle crime48.660.00%
Burglary32.47200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.86200.00%
Public order31.8650.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.86200.00%
Drugs11.860.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1920.4158.33%
Vehicle crime411.750.00%
Other theft32.47200.00%
Public order21.860.00%
Burglary11.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-66.67%
Other crime10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.0833.33%
Vehicle crime47.42300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.4750.00%
Public order21.86-50.00%
Other theft11.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-50.00%
Other crime10.620.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.99-30.77%
Public order45.5733.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.24-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.240.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1317.3285.71%
Vehicle crime58.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.090.00%
Public order31.860.00%
Other theft31.860.00%
Shoplifting11.860.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.52-46.15%
Vehicle crime54.3325.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.09200.00%
Robbery11.860.00%
Drugs10.62-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1317.94-38.10%
Public order48.040.00%
Vehicle crime42.470.00%
Drugs32.470.00%
Burglary21.860.00%
Other crime11.240.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2117.94110.00%
Public order412.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.47100.00%
Other theft11.24-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.370.00%
Burglary46.190.00%
Other theft32.47-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.24-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.70-52.38%
Burglary46.19300.00%
Other theft42.47100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.470.00%
Public order21.24-71.43%
Vehicle crime21.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.240.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%
Drugs10.620.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2124.740.00%
Public order712.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.330.00%
Other theft21.240.00%
Vehicle crime21.240.00%
Other crime21.240.00%
Burglary11.240.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 162 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 202414
June 202419
May 202412
April 20249
March 202413
February 20247
January 202413
December 202321
November 202310
October 202310
September 202321

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
January 20242
November 20234
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20245
February 20245
January 20244
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
January 20244
December 20234
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
March 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Wortley Park
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Copley Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Driver Terrace
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Clyde View
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Herbalist Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Holdforth Green
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bracken Court
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Bruce Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Copley Hill Way
    Total1
    Burglary1