HEIGHTS LANE, LS12 3SP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS12 3SP

HEIGHTS LANE, LS12 3SP, Leeds has recorded a total of 71 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.60 per 1,000 population. This LS12 3SP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LS12 postcode area, which has experienced 754 crimes and a crime rate of 17.03 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LS12 3SP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS12 3SP, encompassing approximately 3447 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (42.31% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)

LS12 3SP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heights Close with total crimes: 6
  • Heights Parade with total crimes: 5
  • Conference Road with total crimes: 5

HEIGHTS LANE, LS12 3SP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3720.6042.31%
Criminal damage and arson910.7312.50%
Anti-social behaviour62.6120.00%
Drugs41.74300.00%
Vehicle crime41.16-33.33%
Possession of weapons31.16200.00%
Other crime20.87-33.33%
Public order20.58-33.33%
Burglary20.58-33.33%
Robbery10.580.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2616.54-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson87.54-20.00%
Vehicle crime62.32-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.74150.00%
Burglary31.45-57.14%
Other crime30.87200.00%
Public order30.8750.00%
Other theft10.870.00%
Drugs10.29-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3419.44-2.86%
Criminal damage and arson109.8611.11%
Vehicle crime82.90166.67%
Burglary72.3275.00%
Drugs22.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.58-77.78%
Public order20.58-50.00%
Other crime10.58-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3521.76-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour910.15125.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.61-47.06%
Other crime42.610.00%
Public order41.16-33.33%
Burglary41.16-20.00%
Other theft31.160.00%
Vehicle crime30.87-25.00%
Drugs20.870.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4225.5310.53%
Criminal damage and arson1712.18240.00%
Public order64.9350.00%
Burglary51.74150.00%
Vehicle crime41.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.160.00%
Other crime41.1633.33%
Other theft31.1650.00%
Drugs20.87-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3818.2818.75%
Criminal damage and arson511.0266.67%
Vehicle crime41.45300.00%
Public order41.160.00%
Drugs31.16200.00%
Other crime30.8750.00%
Other theft20.87100.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3214.7914.29%
Public order49.28-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.16-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.87-50.00%
Other crime20.870.00%
Burglary20.58100.00%
Drugs10.58-50.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-85.71%
Robbery10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.29-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2816.2555.56%
Vehicle crime78.1216.67%
Public order62.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.74-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.74-33.33%
Drugs21.16100.00%
Possession of weapons20.58100.00%
Burglary10.580.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.79-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson95.2280.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.61-14.29%
Vehicle crime61.740.00%
Public order61.7420.00%
Other crime21.740.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.63-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour76.9640.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.03-28.57%
Public order51.45-16.67%
Other theft21.45100.00%
Other crime20.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.58-83.33%
Drugs10.29-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2617.704.00%
Criminal damage and arson77.540.00%
Public order62.03-40.00%
Possession of weapons61.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.74-16.67%
Drugs41.45300.00%
Vehicle crime21.16-71.43%
Burglary20.58100.00%
Other crime20.580.00%
Other theft10.58-66.67%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2517.41-16.67%
Public order107.2511.11%
Vehicle crime72.9040.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.0316.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.03-25.00%
Other theft31.74-25.00%
Burglary10.870.00%
Drugs10.29-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3020.890.00%
Public order98.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.320.00%
Vehicle crime51.740.00%
Other theft41.450.00%
Other crime41.160.00%
Possession of weapons31.160.00%
Drugs20.870.00%
Robbery10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 395 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202437
June 202426
May 202434
April 202435
March 202442
February 202438
January 202432
December 202328
November 202318
October 202324
September 202326
August 202325
July 202330

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20245
May 20242
April 20249
March 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 20237
September 20235
August 20236
July 20238

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232
July 20234

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
July 20231

A total of 101 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20248
May 202410
April 20249
March 202417
February 20245
January 20243
December 20236
November 20239
October 20235
September 20237
August 20237
July 20236

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20236
July 20233

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20246
February 20244
January 20244
December 20236
November 20236
October 20235
September 20236
August 202310
July 20239

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20246
May 20248
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244
January 20241
December 20237
November 20236
September 20232
August 20237
July 20235

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20247
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Heights Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Heights Parade
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 3. Conference Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Moorfield Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 5. Farrow Bank
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Conference Place
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Back Moorfield Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Farrow Vale
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Pipe And Nook Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Silver Royd Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Heights Walk
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Claremont Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 13. Poplar Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Heights Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Farrow Hill
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Springfield Mount
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Back Springfield Mount
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 19. Hill End Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Heights Bank
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 21. Farrow Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Marsden Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Silver Royd Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Swallow Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Albany Terrace
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 26. Swallow Mount
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. College View
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. College Lawns
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Claremont Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Barden Mount
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1