PORTLAND ROAD, LS12 4LT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS12 4LT

PORTLAND ROAD, LS12 4LT, Leeds has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.27 per 1,000 population. This LS12 4LT 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 4LT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS12 4LT, encompassing approximately 4420 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-18.75% decrease)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LS12 4LT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cedar Mount with total crimes: 3
  • Wesley Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2

PORTLAND ROAD, LS12 4LT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.27-18.75%
Other theft72.94250.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.580.00%
Public order40.90-60.00%
Vehicle crime40.90-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.90-33.33%
Robbery20.900.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.23-50.00%
Burglary10.23-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.12-23.81%
Public order103.62-9.09%
Vehicle crime82.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.81-33.33%
Burglary51.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.130.00%
Other crime20.90100.00%
Shoplifting20.450.00%
Bicycle theft20.450.00%
Other theft20.45-33.33%
Drugs10.450.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.57-16.00%
Public order114.7557.14%
Anti-social behaviour92.49125.00%
Vehicle crime82.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.81-20.00%
Other theft30.90200.00%
Theft from the person20.68100.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2515.168.70%
Vehicle crime85.66166.67%
Burglary71.81133.33%
Public order71.58600.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.5866.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.13-55.56%
Possession of weapons30.90200.00%
Shoplifting20.68100.00%
Other crime20.45100.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Other theft10.23-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.764.55%
Anti-social behaviour95.20200.00%
Other theft52.0466.67%
Vehicle crime31.13-25.00%
Burglary30.68200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6850.00%
Shoplifting10.68-50.00%
Public order10.23-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.23-50.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.86-4.35%
Public order64.98500.00%
Vehicle crime41.36-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour30.90-25.00%
Other theft30.68-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.680.00%
Shoplifting20.45-33.33%
Drugs20.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.45-33.33%
Robbery10.450.00%
Burglary10.23-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.990.00%
Vehicle crime75.2016.67%
Burglary51.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.13-20.00%
Other theft40.90-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.90-40.00%
Shoplifting30.680.00%
Possession of weapons20.68100.00%
Public order10.45-75.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.6715.00%
Other theft85.20100.00%
Vehicle crime61.81-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour51.36150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.130.00%
Public order41.13-42.86%
Other crime20.900.00%
Drugs20.45100.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.86-31.03%
Vehicle crime74.52600.00%
Public order71.5840.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.580.00%
Other theft41.13300.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.90100.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Burglary10.23-50.00%

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 offences2910.8661.11%
Criminal damage and arson56.5666.67%
Public order51.13-37.50%
Other crime21.130.00%
Burglary20.450.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.23-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-80.00%
Other theft10.23-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.545.88%
Public order84.0733.33%
Other theft51.81150.00%
Vehicle crime51.1366.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.1333.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.90-70.00%
Burglary20.68-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.45-50.00%
Other crime20.45100.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.850.00%
Public order62.260.00%
Burglary41.360.00%
Shoplifting40.900.00%
Possession of weapons40.900.00%
Vehicle crime30.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.680.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20245
December 20235
November 20233
October 202310

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 20243
March 20244
February 20248
January 20244
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
July 202411
June 20247
May 20241
April 20246
March 20241
February 20244
January 20247
December 20235
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 250 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202416
July 202421
June 202425
May 202423
April 202422
March 202423
February 202423
January 202420
December 202329
November 202318
October 202317

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20248
June 20248
May 20243
April 20244
March 20247
February 20246
January 20247
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20249
June 20244
May 20249
April 20243
March 20244
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
June 20247
May 20243
April 20241
March 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20234

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cedar Mount
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Wesley Avenue
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Robbery1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Amberley Gardens
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 5. Lawson Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Back Esmond Terrace
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cedar Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Carr Crofts
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Stanley Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Waveney Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Lansdowne Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Malmesbury Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Kitson Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Benson Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Greenhill Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Hawkhurst Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Thornhill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Cross Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Roderick Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Modder Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Esmond Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Colton Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 23. Cedar Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Hall Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Brentwood Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Back Athlone Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Wesley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Strawberry Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Masham Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Southfield Mount
    Total1
    Burglary1