LS12 1LX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS12 1LX

LS12 1LX, Leeds has recorded a total of 68 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.30 per 1,000 population. This LS12 1LX 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 1LX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS12 1LX, encompassing approximately 4171 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Other crime: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

LS12 1LX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Prison with total crimes: 15
  • Clyde View with total crimes: 7
  • Copley Street with total crimes: 5

LS12 1LX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3416.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson108.1542.86%
Other crime62.40200.00%
Burglary41.4433.33%
Drugs30.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.720.00%
Other theft30.720.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Vehicle crime20.48-66.67%
Robbery10.480.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3415.34-24.44%
Criminal damage and arson78.1540.00%
Vehicle crime61.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.44-57.14%
Burglary30.7250.00%
Other theft30.72-25.00%
Public order20.72-77.78%
Other crime20.48-50.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.24-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4520.8618.42%
Public order910.7950.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.16-12.50%
Vehicle crime61.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.44-37.50%
Other theft41.20100.00%
Other crime40.9633.33%
Possession of weapons30.96200.00%
Burglary20.720.00%
Drugs10.48-75.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3819.425.56%
Criminal damage and arson89.1114.29%
Anti-social behaviour81.92100.00%
Public order61.920.00%
Vehicle crime61.440.00%
Drugs41.4433.33%
Other crime30.9650.00%
Bicycle theft30.720.00%
Burglary20.72-50.00%
Other theft20.48-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.48-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3618.705.88%
Criminal damage and arson78.6340.00%
Vehicle crime61.68200.00%
Public order61.44-25.00%
Other theft51.44-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.20-69.23%
Burglary40.960.00%
Bicycle theft30.96200.00%
Drugs30.7250.00%
Other crime20.72-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.48100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3418.94-27.66%
Anti-social behaviour138.15550.00%
Public order83.1233.33%
Other theft61.92-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson51.44-37.50%
Other crime31.20-25.00%
Shoplifting20.72100.00%
Vehicle crime20.48-83.33%
Robbery20.480.00%
Drugs20.48-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4722.7774.07%
Vehicle crime1211.2733.33%
Criminal damage and arson82.880.00%
Other theft71.92133.33%
Public order61.68500.00%
Burglary41.44300.00%
Other crime40.96100.00%
Drugs30.9650.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.90-38.64%
Vehicle crime96.47-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.1660.00%
Other theft31.92200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.72-50.00%
Other crime20.48-71.43%
Drugs20.48-33.33%
Robbery20.48100.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Burglary10.24-75.00%
Public order10.24-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4420.14-4.35%
Vehicle crime1010.55150.00%
Other crime72.40600.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.68-28.57%
Public order51.20-16.67%
Burglary41.20300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.960.00%
Drugs30.9650.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4617.024.55%
Criminal damage and arson711.03600.00%
Public order61.68500.00%
Vehicle crime41.44-33.33%
Possession of weapons30.960.00%
Drugs20.72100.00%
Burglary10.48-75.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Other theft10.24-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4416.542.33%
Vehicle crime610.55-40.00%
Burglary41.44-50.00%
Other theft40.96-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.96-20.00%
Theft from the person20.960.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Public order10.24-83.33%
Drugs10.24-75.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4322.530.00%
Vehicle crime1010.310.00%
Burglary82.400.00%
Public order61.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.440.00%
Other theft61.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.440.00%
Drugs41.200.00%
Theft from the person20.960.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 472 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202434
July 202445
June 202438
May 202436
April 202434
March 202447
February 202427
January 202444
December 202346
November 202344
October 202343

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20249
June 20246
May 20246
April 20248
March 20246
February 20241
January 20245
December 20236
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 36 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20247
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20247
June 20248
May 20244
April 202413
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
July 20245
June 20248
May 20247
April 20245
March 20248
February 20248
January 20245
December 20237
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245
April 20246
March 20247
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 79 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20246
June 20246
May 20246
April 20242
March 202412
February 20249
January 202410
December 20234
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Prison
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Other crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Clyde View
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Copley Street
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Gilpin View
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Cheltenham Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Third Avenue
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Far Croft Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Amberley Gardens
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 9. St Mary'S Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Fearnley Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Oakwell Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Armley Grove Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Holdforth Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Clyde Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Wortley Park
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Roseneath Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Strawberry Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Masham Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Grasmere Court
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 20. First Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Fearnley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Masham Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Winchester View
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Tavistock Park
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Elmfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1