LS12 2QF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS12 2QF

LS12 2QF, Leeds has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.97 per 1,000 population. This LS12 2QF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LS12 postcode area, which has experienced 731 crimes and a crime rate of 16.51 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LS12 2QF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS12 2QF, encompassing approximately 1657 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)

LS12 2QF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fielding Gate with total crimes: 6
  • Back Greenhow Walk with total crimes: 4
  • Armley Park Road with total crimes: 4

LS12 2QF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1628.97-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson69.6620.00%
Vehicle crime53.62-28.57%
Other crime43.02100.00%
Public order42.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.4150.00%
Other theft31.81-25.00%
Robbery21.81100.00%
Drugs21.21100.00%
Burglary21.210.00%
Bicycle theft11.210.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2835.6127.27%
Vehicle crime716.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.2225.00%
Other theft43.02-20.00%
Public order42.41-55.56%
Other crime22.41-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.21-33.33%
Burglary21.21100.00%
Shoplifting21.21100.00%
Bicycle theft11.21-75.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Robbery10.600.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2238.62-4.35%
Public order913.2880.00%
Vehicle crime75.4375.00%
Other theft54.22-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson43.02-42.86%
Bicycle theft42.4133.33%
Other crime32.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.81-25.00%
Theft from the person21.81100.00%
Robbery11.210.00%
Shoplifting10.60-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Drugs10.60-66.67%
Burglary10.60-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2338.629.52%
Other theft713.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.2275.00%
Public order54.220.00%
Vehicle crime43.02-60.00%
Burglary42.41100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.41100.00%
Bicycle theft32.4150.00%
Drugs31.81200.00%
Shoplifting21.810.00%
Possession of weapons11.210.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2134.40-12.50%
Vehicle crime1012.6742.86%
Other theft76.0316.67%
Public order54.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.020.00%
Bicycle theft22.410.00%
Burglary21.21-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.21-33.33%
Shoplifting21.21100.00%
Drugs11.210.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2432.5960.00%
Vehicle crime714.4875.00%
Other theft64.2250.00%
Public order53.6225.00%
Burglary33.02-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.81-25.00%
Bicycle theft21.810.00%
Robbery11.21-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Shoplifting10.600.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1527.16-40.00%
Burglary69.0550.00%
Other theft43.62-33.33%
Vehicle crime42.410.00%
Public order42.41-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour42.4133.33%
Bicycle theft22.41100.00%
Robbery21.21100.00%
Drugs21.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.21-75.00%
Shoplifting10.60-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2536.2138.89%
Public order715.09-36.36%
Other theft64.22-45.45%
Vehicle crime43.62-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson42.4133.33%
Burglary42.4133.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.41200.00%
Drugs21.810.00%
Shoplifting21.21100.00%
Bicycle theft11.210.00%
Robbery10.60-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.60-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1838.6263.64%
Other theft1110.860.00%
Public order116.6457.14%
Vehicle crime76.64250.00%
Burglary34.22-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.81-70.00%
Possession of weapons31.81200.00%
Robbery21.810.00%
Drugs21.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.21-75.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%
Shoplifting10.60-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1133.8022.22%
Violence and sexual offences116.64-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson106.64100.00%
Public order76.03-12.50%
Burglary44.22100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.410.00%
Shoplifting42.4133.33%
Vehicle crime22.410.00%
Robbery21.210.00%
Possession of weapons11.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1534.40-11.76%
Other theft99.0550.00%
Public order85.4333.33%
Criminal damage and arson54.83-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.02-42.86%
Other crime32.41-40.00%
Shoplifting31.810.00%
Bicycle theft21.81-33.33%
Burglary21.21100.00%
Vehicle crime21.210.00%
Theft from the person21.210.00%
Drugs21.21100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1735.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour710.260.00%
Other theft64.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.620.00%
Public order63.620.00%
Other crime53.620.00%
Bicycle theft33.020.00%
Shoplifting31.810.00%
Robbery21.810.00%
Vehicle crime21.210.00%
Drugs11.210.00%
Burglary10.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20245
June 20244
May 20247
April 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 202310
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 235 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
July 202428
June 202422
May 202423
April 202421
March 202424
February 202415
January 202425
December 202318
November 202311
October 202315
September 202317

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
March 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20247
June 20247
May 20244
April 202410
March 20247
February 20244
January 20244
December 20237
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 75 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20249
May 20245
April 20245
March 20245
February 20244
January 20247
December 202311
November 20237
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20246
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 79 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20245
May 20247
April 20247
March 20246
February 20244
January 20246
December 202311
November 202311
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
October 20232

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Fielding Gate
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Back Greenhow Walk
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Armley Park Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Walter Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Drugs1
  • 5. Nunington Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Nunington Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 7. Cross Evanston Avenue
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. St Matthias' Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Kirkstall Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 11. Aviary Terrace
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Truro Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 13. Salisbury Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 14. St Matthias' Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Lennox Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Rombalds Grove
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Nunington View
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Arksey Terrace
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Aviary View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Armley Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Chichester Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Ely Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Salisbury View
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1