LS12 4RX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS12 4RX

LS12 4RX, Leeds has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.92 per 1,000 population. This LS12 4RX 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 4RX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS12 4RX, encompassing approximately 3865 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LS12 4RX area, explore the LS12 4RX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LS12 4RX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Greenside Walk with total crimes: 3
  • Highfield Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Kenilworth Road with total crimes: 2

LS12 4RX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.92120.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.85100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.030.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Public order10.26-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.40-72.22%
Public order31.29-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.78-33.33%
Burglary20.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-75.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.805.88%
Public order54.6625.00%
Vehicle crime41.2933.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.030.00%
Other crime20.780.00%
Burglary10.52-80.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.3121.43%
Burglary54.40400.00%
Public order41.2933.33%
Vehicle crime31.030.00%
Shoplifting20.78100.00%
Other crime20.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.5075.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.62200.00%
Public order30.78200.00%
Vehicle crime30.780.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.92-27.27%
Vehicle crime32.070.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-50.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.43-8.33%
Vehicle crime32.8550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78100.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%
Public order10.26-75.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.430.00%
Public order43.10100.00%
Vehicle crime21.03-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Other theft10.26-66.67%
Burglary10.26-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.31140.00%
Vehicle crime103.10233.33%
Other theft32.5950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.78100.00%
Burglary20.52-33.33%
Drugs20.520.00%
Public order20.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-66.67%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.17150.00%
Burglary31.290.00%
Vehicle crime30.78200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.78200.00%
Other crime20.78100.00%
Other theft20.52-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft33.880.00%
Burglary30.7850.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.78-85.71%
Public order20.520.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.690.00%
Public order23.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.520.00%
Burglary20.520.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 129 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
July 202418
June 202417
May 202414
April 20248
March 202411
February 202412
January 202412
December 20235
November 20232
October 202314

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 202410
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Greenside Walk
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Highfield Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Kenilworth Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Leysholme Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Manor Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lynwood Garth
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Waveney Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Highfield Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Kitson Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Benson Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Greenhill Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Green Hill Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1