ELSWORTH STREET, LS12 2JS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS12 2JS

ELSWORTH STREET, LS12 2JS, Leeds has recorded a total of 58 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.64 per 1,000 population. This LS12 2JS 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 2JS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS12 2JS, encompassing approximately 3708 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-15.62% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Other crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LS12 2JS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Prison with total crimes: 15
  • Hedley Chase with total crimes: 5
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 4

ELSWORTH STREET, LS12 2JS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2715.64-15.62%
Criminal damage and arson97.2828.57%
Other crime52.430.00%
Vehicle crime41.35-20.00%
Other theft41.08-55.56%
Possession of weapons31.080.00%
Public order20.81-50.00%
Shoplifting20.54-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3219.68-11.11%
Other theft98.6328.57%
Criminal damage and arson72.43133.33%
Shoplifting61.8920.00%
Other crime51.6266.67%
Vehicle crime51.35-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.350.00%
Public order41.08300.00%
Burglary11.080.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3618.6050.00%
Other theft79.71-12.50%
Vehicle crime61.8920.00%
Shoplifting51.62-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.35-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.08-40.00%
Other crime30.810.00%
Drugs20.810.00%
Bicycle theft10.54-50.00%
Public order10.27-88.89%
Robbery10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2420.22-42.86%
Shoplifting106.47150.00%
Public order92.7012.50%
Other theft82.4314.29%
Anti-social behaviour62.1650.00%
Vehicle crime51.62150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.350.00%
Other crime31.350.00%
Bicycle theft20.81100.00%
Drugs20.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4221.3020.00%
Public order811.32-27.27%
Other theft72.16-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson51.89150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.350.00%
Shoplifting41.08-20.00%
Other crime31.08-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.81-33.33%
Drugs20.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3520.7629.63%
Other theft119.4422.22%
Public order112.97120.00%
Shoplifting52.97150.00%
Other crime41.35-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.08300.00%
Vehicle crime31.08-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%
Drugs20.54-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2716.7217.39%
Other theft97.2850.00%
Public order52.4366.67%
Other crime51.350.00%
Drugs41.35300.00%
Vehicle crime41.0833.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.08-50.00%
Shoplifting20.54-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.94-20.69%
Other theft66.200.00%
Shoplifting51.62-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson41.3533.33%
Vehicle crime31.08-40.00%
Public order30.81-50.00%
Burglary20.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-50.00%
Drugs10.27-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2921.0311.54%
Shoplifting137.8230.00%
Other crime73.51250.00%
Other theft61.890.00%
Public order61.62-40.00%
Vehicle crime51.62400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.35-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.810.00%
Drugs20.54100.00%
Burglary20.54100.00%
Bicycle theft20.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2617.808.33%
Public order107.01150.00%
Shoplifting102.70-9.09%
Other theft62.70-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson61.62100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.620.00%
Other crime20.54100.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-83.33%
Burglary10.27-50.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2417.800.00%
Shoplifting116.470.00%
Other theft72.970.00%
Vehicle crime61.890.00%
Public order41.620.00%
Theft from the person41.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.080.00%
Burglary20.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20246
June 20245
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20245
December 20231
November 20236

A total of 80 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 20247
June 20248
May 20247
April 202411
March 20249
February 20246
January 20246
December 20236
November 20237

A total of 38 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
January 20247
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20243
June 20245
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 20233

A total of 325 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202432
July 202436
June 202424
May 202442
April 202435
March 202427
February 202423
January 202429
December 202326
November 202324

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20249
May 20248
April 202411
March 20245
February 20243
January 20246
December 202310
November 20234

A total of 73 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20245
June 202410
May 20244
April 20245
March 20242
February 20245
January 202413
December 202310
November 202311

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LS12 2JS 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. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Fielding Gate
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Castleton Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Parliament Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Ley Lane
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Armley Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 9. Fearnley Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Oakwell Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Armley Grove Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Armley Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 13. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Brentwood Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Nancroft Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Nancroft Mount
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Strawberry Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Masham Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Grasmere Court
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 20. First Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Fearnley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Masham Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Winchester View
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Abbott View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1