ARMLEY ROAD, LS12 2EJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS12 2EJ

ARMLEY ROAD, LS12 2EJ, Leeds has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 60.11 per 1,000 population. This LS12 2EJ 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 2EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS12 2EJ, encompassing approximately 665 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-23.81% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

LS12 2EJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Prison with total crimes: 15
  • Hedley Chase with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

ARMLEY ROAD, LS12 2EJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1660.11-23.81%
Criminal damage and arson524.04150.00%
Vehicle crime47.5133.33%
Public order36.010.00%
Possession of weapons34.510.00%
Other theft24.51-60.00%
Shoplifting23.01-60.00%
Other crime23.01-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour13.01-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.500.00%
Drugs11.500.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2166.120.00%
Other theft531.56150.00%
Shoplifting57.510.00%
Public order37.51200.00%
Vehicle crime34.510.00%
Other crime34.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.51100.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.01100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2158.6175.00%
Shoplifting531.56-50.00%
Vehicle crime37.51-25.00%
Other crime34.5150.00%
Other theft24.51-75.00%
Drugs23.01100.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.01-50.00%
Public order11.50-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.50-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1273.64-62.50%
Shoplifting1018.03150.00%
Other theft815.03300.00%
Public order612.0220.00%
Vehicle crime49.02100.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.01100.00%
Other crime23.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.010.00%
Possession of weapons13.010.00%
Drugs11.500.00%
Burglary11.500.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3278.1452.38%
Public order548.09-37.50%
Shoplifting47.510.00%
Vehicle crime26.01-33.33%
Other theft23.01-66.67%
Other crime23.01-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson23.01100.00%
Theft from the person13.010.00%
Bicycle theft11.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.50-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2173.6450.00%
Public order831.5633.33%
Other theft612.02-25.00%
Shoplifting49.02100.00%
Vehicle crime36.01-40.00%
Other crime34.51-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.010.00%
Bicycle theft11.500.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1464.62-26.32%
Other theft821.04-11.11%
Public order612.02100.00%
Vehicle crime59.0266.67%
Other crime47.510.00%
Drugs26.01100.00%
Shoplifting23.01-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.01-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.500.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1966.12-20.83%
Other theft928.5550.00%
Shoplifting513.53-58.33%
Vehicle crime37.51-40.00%
Public order34.51-40.00%
Burglary24.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.010.00%
Drugs13.010.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2496.18118.18%
Shoplifting1236.0720.00%
Other theft618.0320.00%
Public order59.02-16.67%
Vehicle crime57.51150.00%
Other crime47.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.01100.00%
Bicycle theft23.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.01-50.00%
Theft from the person13.010.00%
Possession of weapons11.500.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1158.610.00%
Shoplifting1016.5311.11%
Public order615.0350.00%
Other theft59.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.510.00%
Vehicle crime26.01100.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.010.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1154.100.00%
Shoplifting916.530.00%
Other theft513.530.00%
Public order47.510.00%
Theft from the person36.010.00%
Burglary24.510.00%
Vehicle crime13.010.00%
Other crime11.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20245
April 20248
March 20246
February 20243
January 20245
December 20236
November 20234

A total of 202 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202421
July 202421
June 202412
May 202432
April 202421
March 202414
February 202419
January 202424
December 202311
November 202311

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242
April 20246
March 20248
February 20249
January 20246
December 20235
November 20235

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 68 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20245
June 202410
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20245
January 202412
December 202310
November 20239

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
January 20244
November 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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
January 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20242
November 20232

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Prison
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Other crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Hedley Chase
    Total5
    Possession of weapons3
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Cavendish Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Castleton Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Holts Crest Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Armley Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Winchester View
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Abbott View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Artist Street
    Total1
    Drugs1