HEIGHTS DRIVE, LS12 3SU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS12 3SU

HEIGHTS DRIVE, LS12 3SU, Leeds has recorded a total of 63 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.19 per 1,000 population. This LS12 3SU 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 3SU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS12 3SU, encompassing approximately 2405 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-9.68% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)

LS12 3SU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ring Road Farnley with total crimes: 10
  • Poplar Close with total crimes: 7
  • Poplar Garth with total crimes: 5

HEIGHTS DRIVE, LS12 3SU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2826.19-9.68%
Criminal damage and arson911.64-25.00%
Other crime63.74500.00%
Public order52.4966.67%
Other theft52.08150.00%
Burglary42.080.00%
Drugs31.6650.00%
Vehicle crime21.25-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.83-88.89%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3130.3519.23%
Criminal damage and arson1212.89200.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.99-10.00%
Vehicle crime63.74500.00%
Burglary42.490.00%
Possession of weapons31.6650.00%
Public order31.25-25.00%
Other theft21.25100.00%
Drugs20.83100.00%
Other crime10.830.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2621.2185.71%
Anti-social behaviour1010.8142.86%
Public order44.16100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.66-20.00%
Possession of weapons21.660.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Other crime10.42-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.42-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.38-53.33%
Anti-social behaviour75.8216.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.91-28.57%
Vehicle crime42.080.00%
Other crime31.66200.00%
Public order21.250.00%
Shoplifting10.830.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3023.28-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson712.47-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour62.91-50.00%
Vehicle crime42.49100.00%
Burglary31.660.00%
Public order21.25-66.67%
Other crime10.83-66.67%
Shoplifting10.42-50.00%
Drugs10.42-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3533.262.94%
Anti-social behaviour1214.55140.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.99120.00%
Public order64.57-25.00%
Drugs32.4950.00%
Other crime31.250.00%
Burglary31.25-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.25-60.00%
Shoplifting20.830.00%
Bicycle theft10.830.00%
Other theft10.42-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3428.27-5.56%
Public order814.14166.67%
Vehicle crime53.33150.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.0825.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.08400.00%
Burglary42.0833.33%
Other crime31.6650.00%
Other theft21.250.00%
Drugs20.830.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3622.0433.33%
Criminal damage and arson414.97100.00%
Burglary31.66200.00%
Public order31.25-25.00%
Other crime21.25-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.83100.00%
Other theft20.83100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.83-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2719.1350.00%
Anti-social behaviour511.230.00%
Public order42.080.00%
Other crime31.66200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.25-71.43%
Other theft10.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-66.67%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences1817.4612.50%
Criminal damage and arson77.4816.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.910.00%
Public order42.08-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.6650.00%
Shoplifting11.250.00%
Other crime10.42-66.67%
Drugs10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1617.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.650.00%
Public order52.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.080.00%
Other crime32.080.00%
Vehicle crime21.250.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 295 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.82 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202431
July 202426
June 202414
May 202430
April 202435
March 202434
February 202436
January 202427
December 202318
November 202316

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202412
July 20244
June 20245
May 20247
April 202411
March 20245
February 20244
January 20242
December 20237
November 20236

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246
March 20248
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20249
July 202410
June 20247
May 20246
April 202412
March 20245
February 20241
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ring Road Farnley
    Total10
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Poplar Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Poplar Garth
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Swallow Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 5. Heights Garth
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Poplar Gardens
    Total3
    Other crime3
  • 7. Greenthorpe Mount
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 8. Heights Parade
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. St James Close
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Farrow Hill
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Poplar Gate
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Greenthorpe Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Greenthorpe Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 14. Heights Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 15. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Greenthorpe Walk
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Farrow Vale
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Farrow Bank
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. St James'S Mews
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Heights Bank
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Farrow Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Pipe And Nook Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Farrow Green
    Total1
    Other crime1