LS12 2PU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS12 2PU

LS12 2PU, Leeds has recorded a total of 59 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 33.14 per 1,000 population. This LS12 2PU 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 2PU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS12 2PU, encompassing approximately 1780 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (31.25% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

LS12 2PU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 11
  • Kirkstall Road with total crimes: 5
  • Walter Street with total crimes: 4

LS12 2PU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2133.1431.25%
Public order711.8016.67%
Vehicle crime53.9325.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.8166.67%
Other theft42.81-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour42.2533.33%
Robbery32.25200.00%
Shoplifting31.690.00%
Burglary21.690.00%
Bicycle theft21.12100.00%
Other crime11.12-66.67%
Drugs10.56-50.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1628.65-27.27%
Other theft78.9975.00%
Public order63.93100.00%
Vehicle crime43.37-20.00%
Other crime32.25200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.69-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.6950.00%
Shoplifting31.69-40.00%
Drugs21.69100.00%
Burglary21.120.00%
Bicycle theft11.120.00%
Robbery10.560.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2228.6510.00%
Shoplifting512.36-28.57%
Vehicle crime52.81-37.50%
Other theft42.81-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson42.25100.00%
Public order32.25-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.69-33.33%
Burglary21.120.00%
Bicycle theft11.12-66.67%
Drugs10.560.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Other crime10.56-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2034.8211.11%
Other theft911.2328.57%
Vehicle crime85.06166.67%
Shoplifting74.49250.00%
Public order53.9325.00%
Bicycle theft32.81200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.69-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.69-71.43%
Other crime21.12100.00%
Possession of weapons11.120.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Drugs10.56-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1830.33-10.00%
Other theft710.11-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.93133.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.93300.00%
Public order42.25-55.56%
Vehicle crime32.25-62.50%
Burglary31.69200.00%
Drugs31.6950.00%
Shoplifting21.69-50.00%
Other crime11.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2033.70-13.04%
Other theft1011.2311.11%
Public order95.6280.00%
Vehicle crime85.06100.00%
Shoplifting44.49300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.250.00%
Drugs21.69100.00%
Other crime11.120.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-66.67%
Burglary10.56-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2327.5235.29%
Other theft912.9228.57%
Public order55.06-16.67%
Vehicle crime42.81-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.2550.00%
Burglary21.690.00%
Drugs11.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.56-50.00%
Shoplifting10.56-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1726.40-22.73%
Other theft79.55-30.00%
Public order63.9320.00%
Vehicle crime53.37150.00%
Shoplifting42.81-66.67%
Bicycle theft22.250.00%
Burglary21.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.12-33.33%
Drugs11.120.00%
Robbery10.560.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2235.9529.41%
Shoplifting1212.3633.33%
Other theft106.74-33.33%
Public order55.62-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour32.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.69-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.69-33.33%
Burglary21.120.00%
Bicycle theft21.120.00%
Other crime11.120.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1736.5113.33%
Other theft159.5515.38%
Public order118.4357.14%
Shoplifting96.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.06-55.56%
Vehicle crime32.2550.00%
Possession of weapons31.690.00%
Burglary21.690.00%
Drugs11.120.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1534.827.14%
Other theft138.4318.18%
Shoplifting97.30200.00%
Criminal damage and arson95.06125.00%
Public order75.0640.00%
Burglary23.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.12-71.43%
Robbery21.120.00%
Vehicle crime21.120.00%
Theft from the person11.120.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1429.770.00%
Other theft117.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.180.00%
Public order53.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.810.00%
Shoplifting32.250.00%
Burglary21.690.00%
Vehicle crime21.120.00%
Other crime21.120.00%
Bicycle theft11.120.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20243
June 20245
May 20244
April 20249
March 20245
February 20246
January 20245
December 202311
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20245
June 20248
May 20243
April 20248
March 20244
February 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 225 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202416
July 202422
June 202420
May 202418
April 202420
March 202423
February 202417
January 202422
December 202317
November 202315
October 202314

A total of 106 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20244
June 20249
May 20247
April 202410
March 20249
February 20247
January 202410
December 202315
November 202313
October 202311

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20247
April 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 62 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
June 20247
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20244
January 202412
December 20239
November 20239
October 20233

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
December 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Kirkstall Road
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Walter Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Lennox Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Fielding Gate
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Salisbury Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Parliament Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 10. Ley Lane
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Back Nunington View
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Arksey Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 13. Nunington Terrace
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Armley Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 15. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Arley Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Armley Park Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 18. Aviary Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Aviary View
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Nunington Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Salisbury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Ely Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Salisbury View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1