LS12 4BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS12 4BJ

LS12 4BJ, Leeds has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.37 per 1,000 population. This LS12 4BJ 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 4BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS12 4BJ, encompassing approximately 3604 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

LS12 4BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gilpin View with total crimes: 4
  • Cheltenham Street with total crimes: 4
  • Highfield Gardens with total crimes: 3

LS12 4BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.37100.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.5525.00%
Other theft51.39400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.39200.00%
Public order20.83-60.00%
Burglary20.55-33.33%
Other crime20.550.00%
Drugs10.55-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.60-44.44%
Public order52.77-44.44%
Vehicle crime51.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.390.00%
Burglary31.1150.00%
Drugs20.83100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-87.50%
Other theft10.28-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.155.88%
Public order94.99200.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.5060.00%
Vehicle crime52.22400.00%
Other theft41.39300.00%
Possession of weapons31.11200.00%
Burglary20.83-71.43%
Drugs10.55-50.00%
Other crime10.28-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.32-15.00%
Burglary74.72600.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.9466.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.3925.00%
Other crime41.390.00%
Public order31.110.00%
Drugs20.83100.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.82122.22%
Criminal damage and arson45.55100.00%
Public order31.11-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.83-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.83-50.00%
Other theft20.55-33.33%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.26-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.50125.00%
Public order52.50150.00%
Vehicle crime41.39-33.33%
Robbery31.110.00%
Other theft30.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.83-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.655.88%
Vehicle crime64.99-25.00%
Burglary41.66300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.1133.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.11-40.00%
Other theft30.83-40.00%
Public order20.83-50.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.59-10.53%
Vehicle crime84.7214.29%
Other theft52.22150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.3925.00%
Public order41.390.00%
Other crime41.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.110.00%
Bicycle theft10.830.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.6518.75%
Vehicle crime75.2716.67%
Public order41.94300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.11-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.11200.00%
Other theft20.830.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.71-20.00%
Vehicle crime64.44200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.66400.00%
Other theft21.39-33.33%
Other crime20.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-50.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Public order10.28-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.8217.65%
Public order65.55100.00%
Other theft31.6650.00%
Drugs20.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.550.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Theft from the person20.550.00%
Burglary10.55-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.540.00%
Burglary64.720.00%
Public order31.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.830.00%
Other theft20.550.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.550.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
June 20245
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20244
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 201 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202410
July 202418
June 202417
May 202420
April 20249
March 202418
February 202417
January 202419
December 202316
November 202320
October 202317

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20249
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
November 20232

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20247
May 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244
February 20244
December 20232

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20248
June 20245
May 20243
April 20249
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20246
February 20248
January 20247
December 20236
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20243
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 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
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LS12 4BJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Gilpin View
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Cheltenham Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Highfield Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Far Croft Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Kenilworth Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Amberley Gardens
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 8. St Mary'S Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Fearnley Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Waveney Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Highfield Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Lansdowne Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Roseneath Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Malmesbury Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Kitson Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Benson Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Greenhill Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Hawkhurst Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Thornhill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Masham Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Southfield Mount
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Grasmere Court
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 23. Fearnley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Masham Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Tavistock Park
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Elmfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1