CHAPEL LANE, LS12 2BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS12 2BY

CHAPEL LANE, LS12 2BY, Leeds has recorded a total of 80 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.30 per 1,000 population. This LS12 2BY 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 2BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS12 2BY, encompassing approximately 5228 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)

LS12 2BY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 6
  • Ellis Fold with total crimes: 5
  • The Gang with total crimes: 5

CHAPEL LANE, LS12 2BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2815.30-12.50%
Other theft95.3612.50%
Criminal damage and arson81.7214.29%
Vehicle crime81.53-27.27%
Shoplifting71.53-12.50%
Burglary61.34-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour41.15-63.64%
Public order30.77-66.67%
Robbery20.570.00%
Other crime20.38-60.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.19-50.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3219.51-21.95%
Anti-social behaviour116.1237.50%
Vehicle crime112.1022.22%
Public order92.10-10.00%
Other theft81.72-27.27%
Shoplifting81.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.5375.00%
Burglary71.34600.00%
Other crime51.34400.00%
Bicycle theft20.96100.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4118.555.13%
Other theft117.8483.33%
Public order102.10-23.08%
Vehicle crime91.91-35.71%
Shoplifting81.7214.29%
Anti-social behaviour81.53-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.53-63.64%
Robbery20.770.00%
Burglary10.38-80.00%
Theft from the person10.19-50.00%
Other crime10.19-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.19-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3924.10-2.50%
Anti-social behaviour157.4636.36%
Vehicle crime142.87180.00%
Public order132.6844.44%
Criminal damage and arson112.4922.22%
Shoplifting72.1075.00%
Other theft61.34-60.00%
Burglary51.15-16.67%
Drugs40.96300.00%
Possession of weapons30.770.00%
Other crime30.57200.00%
Robbery20.57100.00%
Theft from the person20.380.00%
Bicycle theft20.38100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4020.285.26%
Other theft157.6550.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.8783.33%
Criminal damage and arson92.1012.50%
Public order91.72-50.00%
Burglary61.72100.00%
Vehicle crime51.15-44.44%
Shoplifting40.96-66.67%
Possession of weapons30.77200.00%
Robbery10.57-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Drugs10.19-66.67%
Other crime10.190.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3821.235.56%
Public order187.27500.00%
Shoplifting123.4471.43%
Other theft102.3011.11%
Vehicle crime91.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.72100.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.530.00%
Burglary31.15-25.00%
Drugs30.57-40.00%
Robbery20.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.38-66.67%
Other crime10.19-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3617.600.00%
Vehicle crime96.8928.57%
Other theft91.72-30.77%
Shoplifting71.7216.67%
Anti-social behaviour61.34-25.00%
Drugs51.150.00%
Other crime50.9666.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.96-50.00%
Burglary40.77100.00%
Public order30.77-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.5750.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3618.55-5.26%
Other theft136.89225.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.49166.67%
Criminal damage and arson81.5360.00%
Vehicle crime71.5375.00%
Shoplifting61.34-50.00%
Public order61.15-40.00%
Drugs51.1566.67%
Other crime30.960.00%
Possession of weapons20.570.00%
Burglary20.38-50.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3816.83-5.00%
Shoplifting127.27140.00%
Public order102.30-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.91-37.50%
Burglary40.9633.33%
Vehicle crime40.77300.00%
Other theft40.77100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.770.00%
Drugs30.570.00%
Other crime30.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4016.0729.03%
Public order127.6533.33%
Criminal damage and arson82.3014.29%
Shoplifting51.53-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour30.96-66.67%
Possession of weapons30.57200.00%
Drugs30.57-57.14%
Other crime30.57-57.14%
Burglary30.57200.00%
Other theft20.57-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.38-90.91%
Robbery10.19-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3121.040.00%
Shoplifting155.937.14%
Vehicle crime112.8757.14%
Public order92.10125.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.72-18.18%
Drugs71.7275.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.34-41.67%
Other crime71.3475.00%
Other theft61.34100.00%
Robbery31.15200.00%
Theft from the person20.57100.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.19-50.00%
Burglary10.19-85.71%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3119.320.00%
Shoplifting145.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.300.00%
Burglary72.100.00%
Vehicle crime71.340.00%
Other crime41.340.00%
Public order40.770.00%
Drugs40.770.00%
Other theft30.770.00%
Possession of weapons20.570.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 91 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20244
June 202411
May 20249
April 20248
March 20244
February 20248
January 20245
December 20238
November 20237
October 202312

A total of 95 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 20249
June 202414
May 20245
April 20249
March 20249
February 20247
January 20244
December 20231
November 202311
October 20237

A total of 430 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202432
July 202441
June 202439
May 202440
April 202438
March 202436
February 202436
January 202438
December 202340
November 202331
October 202331

A total of 105 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20248
June 20247
May 20244
April 202412
March 20247
February 20246
January 202412
December 20235
November 202315
October 202314

A total of 96 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 202411
June 20246
May 202415
April 202410
March 20249
February 202413
January 20244
December 20232
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20241
June 20245
May 20246
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 106 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 202410
June 202413
May 20249
April 202418
March 20243
February 20246
January 202410
December 202312
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 95 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202411
July 20248
June 202415
May 202411
April 20246
March 20246
February 20248
January 20243
December 20233
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 38 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20245
February 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
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 2BY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Beech Avenue
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Salisbury Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Gelder Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cedar Mount
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Wesley Avenue
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Robbery1
  • 10. Parliament Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 11. Lawson Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Back Esmond Terrace
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Cedar Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Carr Crofts
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Stanley Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Fearnley Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Oakwell Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Armley Grove Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Branch Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Cecil Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Salisbury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Eyres Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Eyres Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Hawkhurst Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Thornhill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Modder Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Pinfold Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Esmond Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Colton Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 30. Cedar Close
    Total1
    Public order1