LS12 1LY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS12 1LY

LS12 1LY, Leeds has recorded a total of 62 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.42 per 1,000 population. This LS12 1LY 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 1LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS12 1LY, encompassing approximately 4620 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (-9.38% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)

LS12 1LY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Prison with total crimes: 15
  • Copley Street with total crimes: 5
  • Gilpin View with total crimes: 4

LS12 1LY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2913.42-9.38%
Criminal damage and arson106.2825.00%
Other crime62.16500.00%
Burglary41.3033.33%
Drugs30.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.650.00%
Public order20.65-33.33%
Other theft20.43-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.43-75.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3214.50-21.95%
Vehicle crime86.9314.29%
Criminal damage and arson81.7360.00%
Public order31.73-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour30.65-57.14%
Shoplifting30.65200.00%
Burglary30.6550.00%
Other theft30.65-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.65-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Other crime10.22-75.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4118.1810.81%
Public order98.8728.57%
Vehicle crime71.95133.33%
Anti-social behaviour71.52-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson51.52-28.57%
Other theft41.08300.00%
Other crime40.87-20.00%
Possession of weapons30.87200.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3717.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour98.0150.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.95-12.50%
Public order71.52-12.50%
Other crime51.52150.00%
Drugs41.0833.33%
Bicycle theft30.870.00%
Vehicle crime30.65-50.00%
Burglary20.65-50.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.22-50.00%
Other theft10.22-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3718.615.71%
Public order88.01-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.73100.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.73-53.85%
Other theft61.30-33.33%
Vehicle crime61.30200.00%
Burglary41.300.00%
Bicycle theft30.87200.00%
Drugs30.6550.00%
Other crime20.65-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.43100.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%

In April 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 offences3517.96-23.91%
Anti-social behaviour137.58333.33%
Public order102.8166.67%
Other theft92.1612.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.95-50.00%
Other crime30.87-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.65-83.33%
Robbery20.430.00%
Drugs20.43-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4620.9958.62%
Vehicle crime129.9671.43%
Criminal damage and arson82.6033.33%
Other theft81.73166.67%
Public order61.73500.00%
Other crime51.3066.67%
Burglary41.08300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.87-25.00%
Drugs30.6550.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.77-14.71%
Vehicle crime76.2816.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.3033.33%
Other theft30.87200.00%
Other crime30.65-57.14%
Drugs20.65-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Burglary10.22-66.67%
Public order10.22-85.71%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3416.02-15.00%
Public order77.3616.67%
Other crime71.52600.00%
Vehicle crime61.5250.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.3020.00%
Drugs41.30100.00%
Burglary30.87200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.650.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.22-50.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4013.42-13.04%
Public order68.66500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.30400.00%
Vehicle crime41.08-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.870.00%
Drugs20.43100.00%
Burglary10.43-50.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4614.939.52%
Vehicle crime69.96-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.30-20.00%
Other theft30.87-25.00%
Burglary20.65-71.43%
Theft from the person20.43100.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Public order10.22-85.71%
Drugs10.22-75.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4219.480.00%
Vehicle crime109.090.00%
Burglary72.160.00%
Public order71.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.520.00%
Drugs41.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.870.00%
Other theft40.870.00%
Possession of weapons20.870.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 448 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202432
July 202441
June 202437
May 202437
April 202435
March 202446
February 202429
January 202434
December 202340
November 202346
October 202342

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20249
June 20247
May 20248
April 202410
March 20246
February 20241
January 20247
December 20236
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 39 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.45 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 20249
May 20246
April 202413
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 20245
June 20247
May 20248
April 20244
March 20248
February 20246
January 20246
December 20235
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20246
April 20249
March 20248
February 20243
January 20241
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 73 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20247
June 20243
May 20246
April 20242
March 202412
February 20247
January 20246
December 20234
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 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 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 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
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

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 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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