LS12 2EB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS12 2EB

LS12 2EB, Leeds has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 52.30 per 1,000 population. This LS12 2EB 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 2EB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS12 2EB, encompassing approximately 707 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

LS12 2EB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Hedley Chase with total crimes: 5
  • West Street with total crimes: 3

LS12 2EB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1152.30-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences715.550.00%
Public order39.89-25.00%
Other theft34.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.240.00%
Possession of weapons34.240.00%
Burglary24.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.83-50.00%
Bicycle theft12.83-50.00%
Shoplifting11.410.00%
Drugs11.41-50.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2269.26-4.35%
Violence and sexual offences731.100.00%
Public order49.8933.33%
Anti-social behaviour45.6533.33%
Criminal damage and arson35.6550.00%
Other theft34.240.00%
Other crime24.240.00%
Bicycle theft22.830.00%
Drugs22.83100.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2362.2035.29%
Violence and sexual offences732.51-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour39.890.00%
Other theft34.24-62.50%
Public order34.2450.00%
Burglary24.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.83-60.00%
Drugs12.830.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1770.68112.50%
Violence and sexual offences824.03-20.00%
Other theft811.31700.00%
Criminal damage and arson511.31150.00%
Robbery27.070.00%
Burglary22.830.00%
Theft from the person22.83100.00%
Public order22.83-50.00%
Shoplifting22.83100.00%
Other crime12.830.00%
Possession of weapons11.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1042.4166.67%
Vehicle crime814.14-20.00%
Public order411.3133.33%
Criminal damage and arson25.650.00%
Theft from the person12.830.00%
Shoplifting11.410.00%
Other theft11.41-83.33%
Other crime11.410.00%
Bicycle theft11.41-50.00%
Drugs11.410.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1046.65-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences614.14-45.45%
Other theft68.480.00%
Public order38.48-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.240.00%
Bicycle theft22.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.83100.00%
Drugs12.830.00%
Other crime11.41-50.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1259.3720.00%
Violence and sexual offences1116.9657.14%
Other theft615.55-33.33%
Public order68.48500.00%
Other crime28.480.00%
Bicycle theft22.83-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.830.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1055.13-16.67%
Other theft914.14200.00%
Violence and sexual offences712.72-61.11%
Burglary49.89100.00%
Bicycle theft35.65-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.24100.00%
Possession of weapons12.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.410.00%
Theft from the person11.410.00%
Public order11.41-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1866.44200.00%
Vehicle crime1225.44200.00%
Public order416.960.00%
Bicycle theft45.650.00%
Other theft35.65-57.14%
Burglary24.24100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.83-50.00%
Robbery11.410.00%
Drugs11.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.410.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft736.7575.00%
Violence and sexual offences69.89-45.45%
Vehicle crime48.48-55.56%
Public order45.65-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.65100.00%
Theft from the person12.830.00%
Burglary11.41-75.00%
Other crime11.410.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1150.890.00%
Vehicle crime915.55-18.18%
Public order512.72400.00%
Other theft47.07-20.00%
Burglary45.6533.33%
Criminal damage and arson15.65-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.410.00%
Theft from the person11.410.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1150.890.00%
Vehicle crime1115.550.00%
Other theft515.550.00%
Burglary37.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.240.00%
Other crime12.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.410.00%
Drugs11.410.00%
Public order11.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 149 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202422
July 202423
June 202417
May 20248
April 202410
March 202412
February 202410
January 202412
December 20234
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20247
June 20248
May 202410
April 20246
March 202411
February 20247
January 202418
December 20236
November 202311
October 202311

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20246
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20241
April 20246
March 20246
February 20249
January 20243
December 20237
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
January 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total10
    Vehicle crime6
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hedley Chase
    Total5
    Possession of weapons3
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. West Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Cavendish Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Castleton Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Graingers Way
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Canal Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Gotts Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 9. St Andrew'S Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Holts Crest Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Bingley Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Artist Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Bruce Lawn
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1