LS12 2LB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS12 2LB

LS12 2LB, Leeds has recorded a total of 70 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.82 per 1,000 population. This LS12 2LB 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 2LB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS12 2LB, encompassing approximately 4161 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)

LS12 2LB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 17
  • Fielding Gate with total crimes: 4
  • Beech Avenue with total crimes: 4

LS12 2LB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2416.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.7714.29%
Vehicle crime61.9220.00%
Shoplifting61.44-33.33%
Other theft51.44-54.55%
Public order51.200.00%
Other crime41.20-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.96-62.50%
Burglary30.72-57.14%
Drugs20.72100.00%
Bicycle theft20.480.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2419.71-31.43%
Other theft115.7710.00%
Shoplifting92.6412.50%
Anti-social behaviour82.1660.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.92133.33%
Burglary71.680.00%
Other crime51.68400.00%
Public order51.2066.67%
Vehicle crime51.20-28.57%
Drugs11.200.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3517.7816.67%
Other theft108.41-9.09%
Shoplifting82.40-27.27%
Vehicle crime71.92-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour51.68-37.50%
Public order31.20-72.73%
Criminal damage and arson30.7250.00%
Robbery10.720.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.24-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3022.83-23.08%
Vehicle crime137.21225.00%
Other theft113.1210.00%
Public order112.6410.00%
Shoplifting112.64266.67%
Anti-social behaviour82.64100.00%
Bicycle theft31.92200.00%
Drugs30.7250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72-75.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Other crime10.24-50.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3921.39-4.88%
Other theft109.37-28.57%
Public order102.40-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson82.4060.00%
Vehicle crime41.92-55.56%
Burglary40.96300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.9633.33%
Shoplifting30.96-72.73%
Other crime20.720.00%
Drugs20.480.00%
Possession of weapons20.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4125.2310.81%
Public order169.85128.57%
Other theft143.850.00%
Shoplifting113.3683.33%
Vehicle crime92.64200.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.16150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.20-40.00%
Other crime20.72-33.33%
Drugs20.480.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Burglary10.24-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3720.1937.04%
Other theft148.89100.00%
Public order73.3640.00%
Shoplifting61.68-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.4425.00%
Vehicle crime31.20-40.00%
Burglary30.72200.00%
Other crime30.720.00%
Drugs20.72-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.48-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.480.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2716.580.00%
Shoplifting86.49-57.89%
Other theft71.920.00%
Public order51.68-54.55%
Vehicle crime51.20400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.2033.33%
Drugs30.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.72-25.00%
Robbery20.72100.00%
Possession of weapons20.48100.00%
Burglary10.48-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.24-50.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2720.19-6.90%
Shoplifting196.4972.73%
Public order114.57-26.67%
Other theft72.64-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.68-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.9650.00%
Burglary30.7250.00%
Drugs30.72200.00%
Other crime20.720.00%
Bicycle theft20.480.00%
Robbery10.48-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.24-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.24-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2921.3911.54%
Public order156.9750.00%
Other theft123.609.09%
Shoplifting112.88-38.89%
Criminal damage and arson52.64-50.00%
Vehicle crime41.20-55.56%
Robbery30.96-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.72200.00%
Burglary20.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.480.00%
Other crime20.48-50.00%
Drugs10.48-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2625.230.00%
Shoplifting186.250.00%
Other theft114.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.640.00%
Public order102.400.00%
Vehicle crime92.400.00%
Drugs62.160.00%
Robbery41.440.00%
Other crime40.960.00%
Burglary20.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 112 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202411
July 202410
June 202411
May 202410
April 202414
March 202414
February 20247
January 20247
December 202312
November 202311

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20245
June 20248
May 20244
April 20243
March 20245
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20236

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20247
June 202413
May 20244
April 20249
March 20243
February 20245
January 20241
December 20234
November 20239

A total of 339 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202424
July 202435
June 202430
May 202439
April 202441
March 202437
February 202427
January 202427
December 202329
November 202326

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20243
June 20242
May 20248
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 202310

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 98 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20243
June 202411
May 202410
April 202416
March 20247
February 20245
January 202411
December 202315
November 202310

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 110 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20248
June 202411
May 20243
April 202411
March 20246
February 20248
January 202419
December 202311
November 202318

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Fielding Gate
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Beech Avenue
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Salisbury Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Parliament Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Ley Lane
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Back Nunington View
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Arksey Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 10. Nunington Terrace
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Armley Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 12. Back Salisbury Terrace
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Oakwell Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Rombalds Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Arley Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Rombalds View
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Armley Park Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 20. Aviary Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Aviary View
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Nunington Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Branch Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Cecil Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Salisbury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Ely Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Salisbury View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Eyres Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Brentwood Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Crab Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1