LS12 3QE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS12 3QE

LS12 3QE, Leeds has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.73 per 1,000 population. This LS12 3QE 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 3QE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS12 3QE, encompassing approximately 1886 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (5.56% increase)
  • Other crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

LS12 3QE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Poplar Close with total crimes: 7
  • Poplar Garth with total crimes: 5
  • Swallow Close with total crimes: 4

LS12 3QE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1921.735.56%
Other crime510.070.00%
Other theft42.65300.00%
Burglary42.1233.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.12-42.86%
Vehicle crime22.12-50.00%
Public order21.06100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.060.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1819.61-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson79.54133.33%
Vehicle crime43.71300.00%
Burglary32.12-40.00%
Possession of weapons21.59100.00%
Other theft11.060.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.49122.22%
Burglary510.60150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.6550.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.59-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.06-75.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.37-52.63%
Other crime74.77250.00%
Vehicle crime43.71-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.1250.00%
Burglary21.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.06-33.33%
Other theft11.06-50.00%
Public order10.53-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1919.61-20.83%
Vehicle crime510.07150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.65-40.00%
Other crime21.59100.00%
Public order21.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.060.00%
Other theft21.060.00%
Burglary11.060.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2419.6126.32%
Criminal damage and arson512.7266.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.65100.00%
Vehicle crime21.060.00%
Burglary11.06-66.67%
Drugs10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1918.0218.75%
Public order410.0733.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.120.00%
Burglary31.59-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.59100.00%
Drugs11.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%
Other crime10.53-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.43-11.11%
Burglary58.48400.00%
Other crime32.6550.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.590.00%
Public order31.59-25.00%
Vehicle crime11.59-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1820.67100.00%
Vehicle crime59.5466.67%
Public order42.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.12-62.50%
Other theft21.590.00%
Drugs21.060.00%
Other crime21.060.00%
Robbery11.060.00%
Burglary10.53-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.19-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson84.77100.00%
Vehicle crime34.240.00%
Burglary31.5950.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.66-45.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.8333.33%
Other crime22.12-33.33%
Burglary21.060.00%
Public order21.06100.00%
Other theft11.06-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2019.610.00%
Other theft310.600.00%
Other crime31.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.590.00%
Vehicle crime21.590.00%
Drugs21.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.060.00%
Theft from the person11.060.00%
Public order10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20245
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 202 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202418
July 202420
June 20249
May 202419
April 202424
March 202419
February 202416
January 202418
December 20239
November 202311
October 202320

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20238
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
June 20247
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Poplar Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Poplar Garth
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Swallow Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Armley Grange Mount
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Poplar Gardens
    Total3
    Other crime3
  • 6. Greenthorpe Mount
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 7. St James Close
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. A647
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Poplar Gate
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Heights Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 11. Tower Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Tower Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Trescoe Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Green Hill Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Green Hill Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. St James'S Mews
    Total1
    Burglary1