LS12 3AH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS12 3AH

LS12 3AH, Leeds has recorded a total of 94 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.73 per 1,000 population. This LS12 3AH 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 3AH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS12 3AH, encompassing approximately 5976 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LS12 3AH area, explore the LS12 3AH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Burglary: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

LS12 3AH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 6
  • Ellis Fold with total crimes: 5
  • The Gang with total crimes: 5

LS12 3AH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3315.73-25.00%
Vehicle crime105.52-9.09%
Burglary81.67-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.34-11.11%
Shoplifting71.34-46.15%
Other theft61.17-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour51.00-64.29%
Public order50.84-50.00%
Robbery30.84200.00%
Drugs30.5050.00%
Other crime20.50-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.330.00%
Theft from the person20.33100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4421.75-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour147.36100.00%
Shoplifting132.3444.44%
Vehicle crime112.1857.14%
Burglary101.84400.00%
Public order101.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.6728.57%
Other theft71.51-41.67%
Other crime61.17100.00%
Drugs21.000.00%
Bicycle theft20.33100.00%
Robbery10.33-66.67%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4818.74-7.69%
Other theft128.0333.33%
Public order102.01-33.33%
Shoplifting91.6750.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.51-12.50%
Vehicle crime71.17-63.16%
Anti-social behaviour71.17-53.33%
Robbery31.1750.00%
Other crime30.50-25.00%
Drugs20.50-50.00%
Burglary20.33-50.00%
Theft from the person10.33-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.17-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5224.2610.64%
Vehicle crime198.70280.00%
Anti-social behaviour153.1815.38%
Public order152.5136.36%
Other theft92.51-55.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.510.00%
Shoplifting61.3450.00%
Drugs41.00300.00%
Other crime40.67100.00%
Burglary40.67-50.00%
Theft from the person30.670.00%
Bicycle theft20.500.00%
Robbery20.33100.00%
Possession of weapons20.33-33.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4720.58-12.96%
Other theft207.8653.85%
Anti-social behaviour133.35160.00%
Public order112.18-42.11%
Criminal damage and arson81.84-20.00%
Burglary81.3433.33%
Vehicle crime51.34-50.00%
Shoplifting40.84-66.67%
Possession of weapons30.67200.00%
Other crime20.50100.00%
Drugs10.33-50.00%
Robbery10.17-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5422.5910.20%
Public order199.03280.00%
Other theft133.188.33%
Shoplifting122.18140.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.01150.00%
Vehicle crime101.670.00%
Burglary61.67-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.00-37.50%
Robbery20.840.00%
Drugs20.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.33-50.00%
Other crime10.17-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4918.40-2.00%
Other theft128.2020.00%
Vehicle crime102.01100.00%
Burglary81.67300.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.340.00%
Public order51.340.00%
Shoplifting50.84-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.84-42.86%
Other crime40.67100.00%
Drugs20.67-71.43%
Possession of weapons20.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5018.0725.00%
Other theft108.3742.86%
Anti-social behaviour81.67166.67%
Drugs71.3475.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.1716.67%
Shoplifting61.17-53.85%
Vehicle crime51.00-16.67%
Public order50.84-58.33%
Robbery20.840.00%
Possession of weapons20.330.00%
Burglary20.33-50.00%
Other crime20.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4016.56-14.89%
Shoplifting136.69160.00%
Public order122.18-14.29%
Other theft72.01133.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.17-25.00%
Vehicle crime61.0050.00%
Burglary41.0033.33%
Drugs40.6733.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.67-25.00%
Robbery20.50-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4716.5642.42%
Public order147.8640.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.34-33.33%
Shoplifting51.34-66.67%
Vehicle crime40.84-69.23%
Anti-social behaviour40.67-63.64%
Robbery30.67-40.00%
Other theft30.50-66.67%
Possession of weapons30.50200.00%
Drugs30.50-62.50%
Burglary30.50-25.00%
Other crime20.50-71.43%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3321.75-10.81%
Shoplifting155.5215.38%
Vehicle crime132.51225.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.1833.33%
Anti-social behaviour112.01-8.33%
Public order101.840.00%
Other theft91.67200.00%
Drugs81.5160.00%
Other crime71.34133.33%
Robbery51.17400.00%
Burglary40.84-55.56%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.17-50.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3718.240.00%
Shoplifting136.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.180.00%
Public order102.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.670.00%
Burglary91.510.00%
Drugs51.510.00%
Vehicle crime40.840.00%
Other crime30.670.00%
Other theft30.500.00%
Possession of weapons20.500.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 534 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202444
July 202448
June 202452
May 202447
April 202454
March 202449
February 202450
January 202440
December 202347
November 202333
October 202337

A total of 36 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
December 20232
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 105 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202414
July 20247
June 202415
May 202413
April 20245
March 20248
February 20248
January 20243
December 20234
November 202311
October 202312

A total of 126 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 202410
June 202415
May 202411
April 202419
March 20245
February 20245
January 202412
December 202314
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 104 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
July 20247
June 202419
May 20245
April 202410
March 202410
February 20245
January 20246
December 20234
November 202313
October 20234

A total of 68 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 20242
June 20244
May 20248
April 20246
March 20248
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 96 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 20247
June 20248
May 20248
April 202410
March 20244
February 20247
January 20246
December 20238
November 202312
October 20239

A total of 108 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202413
July 20249
June 20246
May 20244
April 202412
March 20245
February 20246
January 202413
December 20235
November 202315
October 202313

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20247
January 20244
December 20233
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 111 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 202412
June 20249
May 202420
April 202413
March 202412
February 202410
January 20247
December 20233
November 20239
October 20233

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LS12 3AH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Ellis Fold
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. The Gang
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Fielding Gate
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Burnsall Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 6. Beech Avenue
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Salisbury Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Pasture Mount
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Far Fold Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Gelder Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cedar Mount
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Wesley Avenue
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Robbery1
  • 13. Back Nunington View
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Arksey Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 15. Nunington Terrace
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Armley Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 17. Back Salisbury Terrace
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Back Esmond Terrace
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Cedar Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Carr Crofts
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Stanley Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 22. Rombalds Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Arley Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Rombalds View
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 25. Armley Park Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 26. Aviary Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Aviary View
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Nunington Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 29. Branch Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Cecil Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1