LS12 4JH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS12 4JH

LS12 4JH, Leeds has recorded a total of 56 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.88 per 1,000 population. This LS12 4JH 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 4JH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS12 4JH, encompassing approximately 3526 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-38.89% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

LS12 4JH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heights Walk with total crimes: 13
  • Silver Royd Close with total crimes: 3
  • Alliance Street with total crimes: 3

LS12 4JH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.88-38.89%
Public order76.24133.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.98-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.70500.00%
Vehicle crime41.700.00%
Other crime41.13100.00%
Drugs21.130.00%
Other theft20.57-50.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%
Burglary10.28-75.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3618.1544.00%
Criminal damage and arson910.210.00%
Burglary42.5533.33%
Vehicle crime41.13-20.00%
Other theft41.13300.00%
Public order31.1350.00%
Other crime20.850.00%
Shoplifting10.57-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2516.168.70%
Criminal damage and arson97.0928.57%
Vehicle crime52.55-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.42300.00%
Burglary31.1350.00%
Other crime20.85-50.00%
Theft from the person20.57100.00%
Shoplifting20.57100.00%
Public order20.57-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.184.55%
Criminal damage and arson76.5216.67%
Vehicle crime61.980.00%
Public order51.70150.00%
Other crime41.42100.00%
Burglary21.13-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-75.00%
Shoplifting10.28-85.71%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2216.7315.79%
Shoplifting76.2475.00%
Vehicle crime61.9850.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.70100.00%
Burglary51.70400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.42-20.00%
Public order21.130.00%
Other theft20.57-50.00%
Other crime20.570.00%
Drugs10.57-50.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.61-20.83%
Anti-social behaviour55.39-37.50%
Vehicle crime41.42100.00%
Other theft41.1333.33%
Shoplifting41.13-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson31.13-76.92%
Other crime20.85-33.33%
Drugs20.57100.00%
Public order20.57-66.67%
Theft from the person10.570.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2420.42-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson136.8185.71%
Shoplifting93.6950.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.55700.00%
Public order62.27200.00%
Other theft31.7050.00%
Other crime30.8550.00%
Burglary20.85-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.57-77.78%
Possession of weapons10.57-50.00%
Drugs10.28-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2617.86-3.70%
Vehicle crime97.37200.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.55133.33%
Shoplifting61.980.00%
Drugs31.700.00%
Burglary30.85-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.850.00%
Other crime20.570.00%
Other theft20.57-50.00%
Public order20.57-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2716.73-6.90%
Burglary67.6650.00%
Shoplifting61.70100.00%
Other theft41.7033.33%
Public order41.13100.00%
Vehicle crime31.13-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.85-40.00%
Other crime20.850.00%
Possession of weapons20.570.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2916.1626.09%
Criminal damage and arson58.220.00%
Drugs41.420.00%
Vehicle crime41.13-55.56%
Burglary41.13100.00%
Other theft31.1350.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.85-25.00%
Shoplifting30.85-25.00%
Public order20.85-60.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2317.014.55%
Vehicle crime96.52800.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.550.00%
Public order51.4225.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.420.00%
Shoplifting41.13-20.00%
Other theft21.130.00%
Bicycle theft20.570.00%
Possession of weapons20.570.00%
Burglary20.57-33.33%
Theft from the person10.570.00%
Other crime10.28-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.240.00%
Shoplifting51.420.00%
Other crime41.420.00%
Public order41.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.130.00%
Burglary31.130.00%
Drugs30.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 298 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202436
July 202425
June 202423
May 202422
April 202419
March 202424
February 202426
January 202427
December 202329
November 202323
October 202322

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20249
June 20247
May 20246
April 20243
March 202413
February 20247
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20246
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20244
April 20245
March 20248
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 20246
April 20244
March 20242
February 20249
January 20243
December 20234
November 20239
October 20231

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
December 20234
October 20233

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20247
April 20244
March 20249
February 20246
January 20246
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Heights Walk
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other crime2
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Silver Royd Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Alliance Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Barden Mount
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Thornton Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Silver Royd Garth
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Swallow Mount
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Congress Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Wortley Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Whingate Green
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Carlton Row
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Leysholme View
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Carr Crofts Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Albany Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. B6154
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Tong Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Conference Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Claremont Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Conference Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Thornton Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 23. Windmill Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Leysholme Terrace
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 25. Leysholme Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Cross Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1