SIR KARL COHEN SQUARE, LS12 3BN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS12 3BN

SIR KARL COHEN SQUARE, LS12 3BN, Leeds has recorded a total of 99 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.96 per 1,000 population. This LS12 3BN 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 3BN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS12 3BN, encompassing approximately 5512 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-49.15% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)

LS12 3BN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7
  • Ellis Fold with total crimes: 5
  • The Gang with total crimes: 5

SIR KARL COHEN SQUARE, LS12 3BN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3017.96-49.15%
Vehicle crime95.44-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson91.63-18.18%
Shoplifting81.63-33.33%
Burglary81.45-33.33%
Other theft81.45-20.00%
Public order71.45-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour61.27-25.00%
Other crime41.09-20.00%
Drugs30.730.00%
Robbery30.54200.00%
Bicycle theft20.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5926.123.51%
Burglary1210.70200.00%
Public order122.189.09%
Shoplifting122.1850.00%
Vehicle crime112.1822.22%
Criminal damage and arson112.000.00%
Other theft102.0025.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.81-27.27%
Other crime51.45150.00%
Bicycle theft20.91100.00%
Robbery10.36-66.67%
Theft from the person10.18-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5724.135.56%
Anti-social behaviour1110.34-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson112.000.00%
Public order112.00-15.38%
Vehicle crime92.00-18.18%
Shoplifting81.6360.00%
Other theft81.450.00%
Theft from the person51.45150.00%
Burglary40.91-33.33%
Drugs30.7350.00%
Robbery30.5450.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.36-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5424.671.89%
Anti-social behaviour159.807.14%
Public order132.7244.44%
Vehicle crime112.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.0083.33%
Other theft82.00-33.33%
Burglary61.45-33.33%
Shoplifting51.09-28.57%
Bicycle theft30.910.00%
Robbery20.540.00%
Other crime20.360.00%
Drugs20.36100.00%
Possession of weapons20.360.00%
Theft from the person20.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5323.228.16%
Anti-social behaviour149.6227.27%
Other theft122.549.09%
Vehicle crime112.1857.14%
Burglary92.0080.00%
Public order91.63-25.00%
Shoplifting71.63-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson61.27-33.33%
Other crime21.090.00%
Robbery20.360.00%
Possession of weapons20.360.00%
Drugs10.36-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4922.5013.95%
Public order128.89500.00%
Shoplifting112.1883.33%
Other theft112.0022.22%
Anti-social behaviour112.0057.14%
Criminal damage and arson92.00200.00%
Vehicle crime71.63-22.22%
Burglary51.27-28.57%
Drugs30.9150.00%
Robbery20.540.00%
Possession of weapons20.36-33.33%
Theft from the person20.36100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4317.42-15.69%
Vehicle crime97.80-18.18%
Other theft91.630.00%
Burglary71.6316.67%
Anti-social behaviour71.27-12.50%
Shoplifting61.270.00%
Other crime41.09300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.73-72.73%
Possession of weapons30.540.00%
Drugs20.54-60.00%
Public order20.36-66.67%
Theft from the person10.36-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5121.598.51%
Criminal damage and arson119.2537.50%
Vehicle crime112.000.00%
Other theft92.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.63166.67%
Public order61.45-45.45%
Shoplifting61.09-45.45%
Burglary61.09100.00%
Drugs51.0925.00%
Possession of weapons30.9150.00%
Theft from the person20.54100.00%
Other crime10.36-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4721.41-18.97%
Public order118.5337.50%
Vehicle crime112.00266.67%
Shoplifting112.00120.00%
Other theft92.00200.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.63-20.00%
Drugs41.45-33.33%
Robbery40.73100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.73-25.00%
Burglary30.54-76.92%
Possession of weapons20.540.00%
Bicycle theft20.36100.00%
Other crime20.36-50.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5821.2334.88%
Burglary1310.52225.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.36-28.57%
Public order81.81-20.00%
Drugs61.4550.00%
Shoplifting51.09-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour40.91-76.47%
Other crime40.73-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.73-75.00%
Other theft30.54-62.50%
Robbery20.54-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.36-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4325.40-15.69%
Anti-social behaviour177.8070.00%
Shoplifting153.0815.38%
Criminal damage and arson142.72-33.33%
Vehicle crime122.54200.00%
Public order102.1825.00%
Other theft81.8133.33%
Other crime51.45-16.67%
Burglary40.91-55.56%
Drugs40.73-33.33%
Robbery30.730.00%
Bicycle theft20.540.00%
Theft from the person20.36100.00%
Possession of weapons10.36-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5125.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson219.250.00%
Shoplifting133.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.360.00%
Burglary91.810.00%
Public order81.630.00%
Other theft61.450.00%
Other crime61.090.00%
Drugs61.090.00%
Vehicle crime41.090.00%
Robbery30.730.00%
Possession of weapons20.540.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 107 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
July 20248
June 20245
May 20247
April 202411
March 20246
February 20246
January 202411
December 20235
November 202315
October 202313

A total of 595 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202459
July 202457
June 202454
May 202453
April 202449
March 202443
February 202451
January 202447
December 202358
November 202343
October 202351

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

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
July 20249
June 202411
May 202411
April 20247
March 20249
February 202411
January 202411
December 20233
November 202312
October 20234

A total of 86 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
July 20244
June 20246
May 20249
April 20245
March 20247
February 20246
January 20243
December 202313
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20245
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 101 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 20248
June 20248
May 202412
April 202411
March 20249
February 20249
January 20249
December 20233
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 109 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
July 202411
June 202413
May 20249
April 202412
March 20242
February 20246
January 202411
December 20238
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 124 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
July 202411
June 202411
May 20246
April 20249
March 20243
February 202411
January 20248
December 202310
November 202314
October 202321

A total of 37 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 114 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 202411
June 202415
May 202414
April 202411
March 20247
February 20248
January 20243
December 20234
November 202317
October 202310

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    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. Burnsall Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 5. Beech Avenue
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Pasture Mount
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Far Fold Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Paisley Terrace
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Alliance Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 10. Thornton Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 11. Town Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Gelder Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Cedar Mount
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Wesley Avenue
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Robbery1
  • 15. Christ Church Parade
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Edinburgh Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Weavers Court
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Wortley Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Whingate Green
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Lawson Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Carr Crofts Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Back Esmond Terrace
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Cedar Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Carr Crofts
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Stanley Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 26. Eyres Mill Side
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Eyres Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Eyres Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Back Christ Church View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Christ Church View
    Total1
    Public order1