TOWN STREET, LS12 3HN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS12 3HN

TOWN STREET, LS12 3HN, Leeds has recorded a total of 109 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.01 per 1,000 population. This LS12 3HN 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 3HN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS12 3HN, encompassing approximately 5446 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (-36.21% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)

LS12 3HN 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

TOWN STREET, LS12 3HN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3720.01-36.21%
Anti-social behaviour106.7911.11%
Vehicle crime91.84-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.65-30.77%
Shoplifting81.65-33.33%
Burglary81.47-27.27%
Other theft71.47-36.36%
Public order61.29-45.45%
Drugs41.100.00%
Robbery40.73300.00%
Other crime30.73-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5826.44-3.33%
Criminal damage and arson1310.65-13.33%
Shoplifting122.3950.00%
Burglary112.20175.00%
Other theft112.0237.50%
Public order112.0222.22%
Vehicle crime102.0211.11%
Anti-social behaviour91.84-10.00%
Other crime51.65150.00%
Bicycle theft20.92100.00%
Robbery10.37-66.67%
Theft from the person10.18-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6025.52-1.64%
Criminal damage and arson1511.0225.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.75-28.57%
Public order91.84-25.00%
Vehicle crime91.65-25.00%
Shoplifting81.65100.00%
Other theft81.4714.29%
Drugs51.47150.00%
Theft from the person50.92150.00%
Burglary40.92-33.33%
Robbery30.730.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.37-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6126.268.93%
Anti-social behaviour1411.200.00%
Vehicle crime122.57-14.29%
Public order122.2071.43%
Criminal damage and arson122.2071.43%
Other theft72.20-41.67%
Burglary61.29-33.33%
Shoplifting41.10-42.86%
Robbery30.7350.00%
Bicycle theft30.550.00%
Possession of weapons30.5550.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Drugs20.37100.00%
Theft from the person20.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5624.427.69%
Anti-social behaviour1410.2827.27%
Vehicle crime142.57100.00%
Other theft122.579.09%
Burglary92.2050.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.65-12.50%
Shoplifting71.29-36.36%
Public order71.29-41.67%
Other crime21.290.00%
Robbery20.370.00%
Possession of weapons20.370.00%
Drugs10.37-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5223.328.33%
Public order129.55300.00%
Shoplifting112.20175.00%
Other theft112.0222.22%
Anti-social behaviour112.0237.50%
Criminal damage and arson82.020.00%
Vehicle crime71.47-30.00%
Burglary61.29-33.33%
Drugs31.1050.00%
Robbery20.550.00%
Possession of weapons20.37100.00%
Theft from the person20.37100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4819.46-5.88%
Vehicle crime108.81-23.08%
Burglary91.8450.00%
Other theft91.6512.50%
Criminal damage and arson81.65-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour81.470.00%
Shoplifting41.47-33.33%
Other crime30.73200.00%
Public order30.55-50.00%
Drugs20.55-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.37-50.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5121.6715.91%
Vehicle crime139.3618.18%
Criminal damage and arson112.3957.14%
Anti-social behaviour82.02166.67%
Other theft81.47-20.00%
Public order61.47-50.00%
Shoplifting61.10-45.45%
Burglary61.10100.00%
Drugs51.1025.00%
Possession of weapons20.920.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Other crime10.18-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4421.30-24.14%
Public order128.0850.00%
Vehicle crime112.20266.67%
Shoplifting112.02120.00%
Other theft102.02400.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.84-30.00%
Drugs41.29-33.33%
Robbery40.73100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.73-25.00%
Burglary30.55-75.00%
Possession of weapons20.55100.00%
Bicycle theft20.37100.00%
Other crime20.37-50.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5821.3031.82%
Burglary1210.65140.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.20-33.33%
Public order81.84-20.00%
Drugs61.4750.00%
Shoplifting51.10-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour40.92-78.95%
Other crime40.73-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.73-76.92%
Robbery20.55-33.33%
Other theft20.37-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.37-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.18-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4427.17-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour198.0872.73%
Shoplifting153.4950.00%
Criminal damage and arson152.75-25.00%
Vehicle crime132.75160.00%
Public order102.390.00%
Other theft81.8460.00%
Other crime51.470.00%
Burglary50.92-28.57%
Drugs40.92-33.33%
Robbery30.73-25.00%
Theft from the person30.55200.00%
Bicycle theft20.550.00%
Possession of weapons20.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5525.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson2010.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.670.00%
Public order102.020.00%
Shoplifting101.840.00%
Burglary71.840.00%
Drugs61.290.00%
Vehicle crime51.100.00%
Other theft50.920.00%
Other crime50.920.00%
Robbery40.920.00%
Possession of weapons20.730.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 101 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
July 20248
June 20244
May 20247
April 202411
March 20244
February 20246
January 202411
December 20235
November 202315
October 202310

A total of 624 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202458
July 202460
June 202461
May 202456
April 202452
March 202448
February 202451
January 202444
December 202358
November 202344
October 202355

A total of 116 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 20249
June 202412
May 202414
April 20247
March 202410
February 202413
January 202411
December 20233
November 202313
October 20235

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 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 20244
June 20246
May 20249
April 20246
March 20249
February 20246
January 20243
December 202312
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 98 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
July 20248
June 20247
May 202412
April 202411
March 20249
February 20248
January 202410
December 20232
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 121 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 202410
June 202414
May 202414
April 202411
March 20248
February 20248
January 20243
December 20234
November 202319
October 202311

A total of 106 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
July 20249
June 202412
May 20247
April 202412
March 20243
February 20246
January 202412
December 20238
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 135 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202413
July 202415
June 202412
May 20247
April 20248
March 20248
February 202411
January 20247
December 202310
November 202315
October 202320

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LS12 3HN 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. Saint Ives Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Alliance Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 11. Barden Mount
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Thornton Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 13. Town Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Gelder Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cedar Mount
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Wesley Avenue
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Robbery1
  • 17. Park Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Christ Church Parade
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Back Halliday Grove
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Edinburgh Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Whingate Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Weavers Court
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Wortley Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Whingate Green
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Carr Crofts Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Back Esmond Terrace
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Cedar Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Carr Crofts
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Stanley Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 30. Eyres Mill Side
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1