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

Overview of Crime in LS12 2EP

ARMLEY ROAD, LS12 2EP, Leeds has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 64.80 per 1,000 population. This LS12 2EP 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 2EP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS12 2EP, encompassing approximately 354 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

LS12 2EP Crime Hotspots

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

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

ARMLEY ROAD, LS12 2EP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime464.8033.33%
Violence and sexual offences411.27-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson311.2750.00%
Possession of weapons38.450.00%
Public order28.450.00%
Other theft25.63-60.00%
Shoplifting25.63-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour15.63-50.00%
Bicycle theft12.820.00%
Drugs12.820.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences878.8814.29%
Other theft522.54150.00%
Vehicle crime314.09-25.00%
Other crime38.45200.00%
Shoplifting38.45-25.00%
Public order28.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.63100.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.63100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences770.4340.00%
Vehicle crime419.720.00%
Shoplifting411.27-55.56%
Public order211.27-50.00%
Other theft25.63-75.00%
Drugs25.63100.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.630.00%
Burglary12.820.00%
Other crime12.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.820.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting9104.24200.00%
Other theft825.35300.00%
Violence and sexual offences522.54-68.75%
Vehicle crime414.09100.00%
Public order411.27100.00%
Robbery111.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.820.00%
Other crime12.820.00%
Possession of weapons12.820.00%
Drugs12.820.00%
Burglary12.820.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1678.88220.00%
Shoplifting345.08-25.00%
Vehicle crime28.45-33.33%
Public order25.63-71.43%
Other theft25.63-60.00%
Theft from the person15.630.00%
Bicycle theft12.820.00%
Other crime12.82-50.00%

In April 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order784.52133.33%
Violence and sexual offences519.7225.00%
Other theft514.090.00%
Shoplifting414.09300.00%
Vehicle crime311.27-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour28.450.00%
Other crime25.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.630.00%
Bicycle theft12.820.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime670.4350.00%
Other theft516.90-44.44%
Violence and sexual offences414.09-63.64%
Public order311.270.00%
Other crime28.450.00%
Drugs25.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.630.00%
Bicycle theft12.820.00%
Shoplifting12.82-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1195.7922.22%
Other theft930.9950.00%
Vehicle crime425.350.00%
Shoplifting411.27-63.64%
Public order311.27200.00%
Burglary28.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.630.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting11101.4222.22%
Violence and sexual offences930.9950.00%
Other theft625.3520.00%
Vehicle crime416.90100.00%
Bicycle theft211.270.00%
Public order15.63-80.00%
Theft from the person12.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.820.00%
Other crime12.820.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting987.3312.50%
Violence and sexual offences625.3520.00%
Other theft516.900.00%
Public order514.0925.00%
Criminal damage and arson314.090.00%
Vehicle crime28.45100.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.630.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting878.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences522.540.00%
Other theft514.090.00%
Public order414.090.00%
Theft from the person311.270.00%
Burglary28.450.00%
Vehicle crime15.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20246
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 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 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20247
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20234

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20247
June 20245
May 202416
April 20245
March 20244
February 202411
January 20249
December 20236
November 20235

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.91 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 20245
March 20245
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 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20249
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20244
January 202411
December 20239
November 20238

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 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

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20242
November 20232

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

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 2EP postcode area is presented below.

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