LS12 4QP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS12 4QP

LS12 4QP, Leeds has recorded a total of 70 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.72 per 1,000 population. This LS12 4QP 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 4QP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS12 4QP, encompassing approximately 3223 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (-18.42% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)

LS12 4QP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heights Walk with total crimes: 13
  • Ring Road Farnley with total crimes: 10
  • Bawn Drive with total crimes: 4

LS12 4QP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3121.72-18.42%
Criminal damage and arson109.6211.11%
Public order73.1075.00%
Other theft42.17-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.24-50.00%
Vehicle crime41.24-33.33%
Drugs41.24100.00%
Other crime31.2450.00%
Burglary20.93-33.33%
Shoplifting10.620.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3824.5146.15%
Criminal damage and arson911.79125.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.79-20.00%
Vehicle crime62.48200.00%
Other theft51.860.00%
Public order41.550.00%
Burglary31.24200.00%
Drugs20.93100.00%
Possession of weapons20.620.00%
Other crime20.62100.00%

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 offences2616.13-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour108.0725.00%
Public order43.10-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.24-55.56%
Vehicle crime21.24-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.620.00%
Shoplifting10.62-50.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Other crime10.31-50.00%
Burglary10.31-50.00%

In June 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 offences2819.85-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson98.69-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.79-20.00%
Public order52.48-16.67%
Vehicle crime31.55-25.00%
Robbery20.930.00%
Burglary20.62-50.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Other crime20.62100.00%
Shoplifting20.620.00%
Drugs10.620.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3222.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson109.9311.11%
Anti-social behaviour103.10-16.67%
Public order63.10-45.45%
Burglary41.860.00%
Vehicle crime41.24100.00%
Other theft21.24-50.00%
Shoplifting20.62-33.33%
Other crime10.620.00%
Drugs10.31-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3226.68-3.03%
Anti-social behaviour129.93200.00%
Public order113.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.4112.50%
Burglary42.7933.33%
Drugs41.24100.00%
Other theft41.240.00%
Theft from the person31.240.00%
Shoplifting30.93-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Other crime10.31-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3323.58-17.50%
Public order1110.24120.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.41-11.11%
Other theft42.48300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.240.00%
Shoplifting41.240.00%
Other crime41.2433.33%
Burglary31.240.00%
Vehicle crime20.930.00%
Drugs20.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4019.8553.85%
Criminal damage and arson912.41200.00%
Public order52.7966.67%
Other crime31.5550.00%
Burglary30.93200.00%
Drugs20.93100.00%
Other theft10.62-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.20-16.13%
Anti-social behaviour78.0740.00%
Other theft32.17200.00%
Public order30.93-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson30.93-40.00%
Other crime20.930.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Drugs10.62-50.00%
Burglary10.31-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3117.6840.91%
Public order79.62-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson52.1725.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.55-44.44%
Burglary21.550.00%
Drugs20.62100.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Other theft10.62-50.00%
Shoplifting10.31-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2217.99-4.35%
Public order136.8285.71%
Anti-social behaviour94.0328.57%
Shoplifting42.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.24-33.33%
Other theft21.240.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.62-50.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.890.00%
Public order77.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.170.00%
Shoplifting21.860.00%
Possession of weapons20.620.00%
Robbery10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 362 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202438
July 202426
June 202428
May 202432
April 202432
March 202433
February 202440
January 202426
December 202331
November 202322
October 202323

A total of 84 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 202410
June 20248
May 202410
April 202412
March 20244
January 20247
December 20235
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 83 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20244
June 20245
May 20246
April 202411
March 202411
February 20245
January 20243
December 20237
November 202313
October 20237

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 86 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 20244
June 20249
May 202410
April 20249
March 20248
February 20249
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20242
October 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LS12 4QP 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. Ring Road Farnley
    Total10
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Bawn Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 4. Stonebridge Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Stonecliffe Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Stonebridge Approach
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Heights Garth
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Farnley Crescent
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Heights Parade
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Farrow Hill
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Silver Royd Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Heights Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 13. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Silver Royd Garth
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Butt Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Farrow Vale
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Farrow Bank
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Heights Bank
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Farrow Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Pipe And Nook Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Farrow Green
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 22. Silver Royd Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Silver Royd Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1