LS12 3HB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS12 3HB

LS12 3HB, Leeds has recorded a total of 89 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.69 per 1,000 population. This LS12 3HB 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 3HB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS12 3HB, encompassing approximately 5030 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-28.95% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)

LS12 3HB 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 3HB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2717.69-28.95%
Vehicle crime95.37-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson91.7950.00%
Burglary81.7933.33%
Other theft81.5933.33%
Shoplifting71.59-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour61.39-57.14%
Public order51.19-50.00%
Robbery30.99200.00%
Drugs20.60100.00%
Other crime20.40-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.400.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3822.07-11.63%
Anti-social behaviour147.5575.00%
Shoplifting122.7850.00%
Vehicle crime112.3983.33%
Public order102.19-28.57%
Burglary61.99100.00%
Other theft61.19-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson61.19-14.29%
Other crime31.1950.00%
Bicycle theft20.600.00%
Robbery10.40-50.00%
Theft from the person10.20-66.67%
Drugs10.20-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4321.47-15.69%
Public order148.550.00%
Shoplifting82.7814.29%
Anti-social behaviour81.59-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson71.59-12.50%
Other theft71.39-12.50%
Vehicle crime61.39-57.14%
Drugs31.190.00%
Burglary30.60-50.00%
Theft from the person30.6050.00%
Other crime20.60-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.40100.00%
Robbery20.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5127.0410.87%
Vehicle crime1410.14180.00%
Public order142.7855.56%
Anti-social behaviour142.780.00%
Other theft82.78-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson81.5933.33%
Shoplifting71.5940.00%
Burglary61.39-33.33%
Drugs31.190.00%
Possession of weapons30.60-25.00%
Other crime30.6050.00%
Robbery20.60100.00%
Theft from the person20.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4623.0617.95%
Other theft159.1487.50%
Anti-social behaviour142.98133.33%
Public order92.78-40.00%
Burglary91.7980.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.79-25.00%
Vehicle crime51.19-50.00%
Shoplifting50.99-54.55%
Possession of weapons40.99300.00%
Other crime20.800.00%
Robbery10.40-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3921.272.63%
Public order157.75400.00%
Shoplifting112.9857.14%
Vehicle crime102.1911.11%
Criminal damage and arson81.99100.00%
Other theft81.59-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.590.00%
Burglary51.19-28.57%
Robbery20.990.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Drugs10.20-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.20-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3818.49-13.64%
Other theft107.550.00%
Vehicle crime91.9980.00%
Shoplifting71.7916.67%
Burglary71.39250.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.39-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.19-50.00%
Other crime40.8033.33%
Public order30.80-50.00%
Drugs20.60-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.40-33.33%
Theft from the person10.40-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4420.6722.22%
Other theft108.7525.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.99350.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.79-11.11%
Drugs61.59200.00%
Public order61.19-40.00%
Shoplifting61.19-50.00%
Vehicle crime51.19-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.9950.00%
Other crime30.60200.00%
Burglary20.600.00%
Theft from the person20.40100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3619.48-25.00%
Shoplifting127.16140.00%
Public order102.39-9.09%
Vehicle crime101.99400.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.99-10.00%
Other theft81.79300.00%
Burglary21.59-60.00%
Drugs20.40-33.33%
Robbery20.400.00%
Possession of weapons20.40100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.40-50.00%
Other crime10.40-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4818.8933.33%
Public order119.5410.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.190.00%
Burglary51.9925.00%
Shoplifting50.99-61.54%
Anti-social behaviour40.99-60.00%
Drugs30.80-57.14%
Other crime20.60-71.43%
Other theft20.40-75.00%
Robbery20.40-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.40-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.40-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3625.45-7.69%
Vehicle crime147.16600.00%
Shoplifting132.78-13.33%
Public order102.5866.67%
Anti-social behaviour101.99-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson101.99-28.57%
Other theft81.99100.00%
Drugs71.5975.00%
Other crime71.39133.33%
Robbery41.39100.00%
Burglary40.80-60.00%
Possession of weapons30.800.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3922.660.00%
Shoplifting157.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson142.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.780.00%
Burglary102.190.00%
Public order61.990.00%
Drugs41.190.00%
Other theft40.800.00%
Other crime30.800.00%
Possession of weapons30.600.00%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Robbery20.400.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 485 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202438
July 202443
June 202451
May 202446
April 202439
March 202438
February 202444
January 202436
December 202348
November 202336
October 202339

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

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

A total of 97 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
July 20246
June 202414
May 20245
April 202410
March 20249
February 20245
January 202410
December 20232
November 202314
October 20232

A total of 67 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20243
June 20246
May 20249
April 20245
March 20247
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20246
January 20242
December 20233
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 94 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20247
June 20248
May 202415
April 20248
March 202410
February 202410
January 20248
December 20232
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 113 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 202414
June 202414
May 20249
April 202415
March 20243
February 20246
January 202410
December 202311
November 202310
October 20236

A total of 99 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 20247
June 20248
May 20246
April 20248
March 20244
February 20248
January 20249
December 202310
November 202310
October 202314

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 104 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202414
July 20248
June 202414
May 202414
April 20246
March 20246
February 20249
January 20242
December 20234
November 202310
October 202311

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LS12 3HB 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. 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. Town Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Weavers Court
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Wortley Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Lawson Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Carr Crofts Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Back Esmond Terrace
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Cedar Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Carr Crofts
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Stanley Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 21. Branch Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Cecil Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Eyres Mill Side
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Eyres Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Eyres Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Back Christ Church View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Christ Church View
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. Little Moor Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Hollywell Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Thornton Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1