LS12 2AD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS12 2AD

LS12 2AD, Leeds has recorded a total of 100 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.81 per 1,000 population. This LS12 2AD 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 2AD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS12 2AD, encompassing approximately 5949 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LS12 2AD area, explore the LS12 2AD Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (-11.90% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)

LS12 2AD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7
  • Ellis Fold with total crimes: 5
  • The Gang with total crimes: 5

LS12 2AD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3716.81-11.90%
Vehicle crime106.22-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson91.68-10.00%
Other theft71.51-12.50%
Burglary71.18-36.36%
Shoplifting71.18-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour61.18-57.14%
Public order51.01-50.00%
Other crime30.84-50.00%
Robbery30.500.00%
Bicycle theft20.500.00%
Theft from the person20.34100.00%
Drugs20.340.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4221.18-19.23%
Anti-social behaviour147.0640.00%
Vehicle crime122.3520.00%
Burglary112.021000.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.8542.86%
Public order101.680.00%
Other theft81.68-38.46%
Shoplifting81.34-11.11%
Other crime61.34100.00%
Drugs21.010.00%
Bicycle theft20.34100.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5220.51-3.70%
Other theft138.7462.50%
Anti-social behaviour102.19-41.18%
Vehicle crime101.68-44.44%
Public order101.68-37.50%
Shoplifting91.6850.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.51-12.50%
Robbery31.1850.00%
Other crime30.500.00%
Drugs20.50-60.00%
Burglary10.34-75.00%
Theft from the person10.17-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.17-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5425.213.85%
Vehicle crime189.08260.00%
Anti-social behaviour173.0330.77%
Public order162.8633.33%
Other theft82.69-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson81.34-11.11%
Shoplifting61.3450.00%
Drugs51.01150.00%
Bicycle theft40.840.00%
Burglary40.67-50.00%
Theft from the person30.670.00%
Other crime30.5050.00%
Robbery20.50100.00%
Possession of weapons20.34-33.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5221.68-5.45%
Other theft188.7438.46%
Anti-social behaviour133.03116.67%
Public order122.19-36.84%
Criminal damage and arson92.02-10.00%
Burglary81.5133.33%
Vehicle crime51.34-50.00%
Shoplifting40.84-66.67%
Possession of weapons30.67200.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Other crime20.34100.00%
Robbery10.34-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5523.031.85%
Public order199.25375.00%
Other theft133.1918.18%
Shoplifting122.19140.00%
Vehicle crime102.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.68150.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.68-25.00%
Burglary61.01-14.29%
Robbery21.010.00%
Drugs20.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.34-50.00%
Other crime10.17-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5418.8317.39%
Other theft119.0810.00%
Vehicle crime101.8511.11%
Anti-social behaviour81.68-11.11%
Burglary71.34250.00%
Shoplifting51.18-16.67%
Public order40.84-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.67-42.86%
Other crime40.67100.00%
Drugs20.67-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4618.156.98%
Other theft107.7342.86%
Vehicle crime91.6850.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.51200.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.510.00%
Drugs61.1820.00%
Shoplifting61.01-53.85%
Public order51.01-58.33%
Robbery20.84100.00%
Possession of weapons20.340.00%
Burglary20.34-60.00%
Other crime20.34100.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4317.65-8.51%
Shoplifting137.23160.00%
Public order122.19-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.02-22.22%
Other theft71.18133.33%
Vehicle crime61.18100.00%
Burglary51.0125.00%
Drugs50.8466.67%
Anti-social behaviour30.84-25.00%
Robbery10.50-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Other crime10.17-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4716.9834.29%
Public order157.9050.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.52-25.00%
Shoplifting51.51-66.67%
Burglary40.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.67-63.64%
Robbery30.67-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.50-76.92%
Other theft30.50-62.50%
Possession of weapons30.50200.00%
Drugs30.50-62.50%
Other crime20.50-71.43%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3522.02-7.89%
Shoplifting155.8815.38%
Vehicle crime132.52116.67%
Criminal damage and arson122.1933.33%
Anti-social behaviour112.02-15.38%
Public order101.8511.11%
Other theft81.68166.67%
Drugs81.3460.00%
Other crime71.34133.33%
Robbery51.18400.00%
Burglary40.84-55.56%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.17-50.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3818.830.00%
Shoplifting136.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.190.00%
Public order91.510.00%
Burglary91.510.00%
Vehicle crime61.510.00%
Drugs51.010.00%
Other crime30.840.00%
Other theft30.500.00%
Possession of weapons20.500.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 109 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 202413
June 20248
May 202418
April 202413
March 202411
February 202410
January 20247
December 20233
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 114 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202414
July 202410
June 202417
May 202413
April 20246
March 20248
February 20249
January 20243
December 20234
November 202311
October 202313

A total of 555 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202442
July 202452
June 202454
May 202452
April 202455
March 202454
February 202446
January 202443
December 202347
November 202335
October 202338

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 127 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 202410
June 202416
May 202412
April 202419
March 20244
February 20245
January 202412
December 202315
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 112 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202412
July 202410
June 202418
May 20245
April 202410
March 202410
February 20249
January 20246
December 20233
November 202313
October 20236

A total of 68 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
July 20241
June 20244
May 20248
April 20246
March 20247
February 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 101 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 20247
June 20248
May 20249
April 202410
March 20244
February 20247
January 20247
December 20239
November 202312
October 20239

A total of 103 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20249
June 20246
May 20244
April 202412
March 20245
February 20246
January 202413
December 20235
November 202315
October 202313

A total of 44 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20246
January 20245
December 20233
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LS12 2AD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Ellis Fold
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. The Gang
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Fielding Gate
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Burnsall Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 6. Beech Avenue
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Salisbury Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Far Fold Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Gelder Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cedar Mount
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Wesley Avenue
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Robbery1
  • 12. Parliament Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 13. Ley Lane
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Back Nunington View
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Arksey Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 16. Nunington Terrace
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Armley Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 18. Back Salisbury Terrace
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Back Esmond Terrace
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Cedar Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Carr Crofts
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Stanley Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 23. Oakwell Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 24. Armley Grove Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Rombalds Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Arley Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Armley Park Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 28. Aviary Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Aviary View
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Nunington Street
    Total1
    Robbery1