LS12 4WE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS12 4WE

LS12 4WE, Leeds has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.46 per 1,000 population. This LS12 4WE 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 4WE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS12 4WE, encompassing approximately 4092 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-55.17% decrease)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

LS12 4WE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ellis Fold with total crimes: 5
  • Town Street with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3

LS12 4WE 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 offences1312.46-55.17%
Other theft73.18250.00%
Public order51.71-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.22-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.22-60.00%
Shoplifting30.98-62.50%
Burglary20.73100.00%
Bicycle theft20.490.00%
Other crime20.49-33.33%
Drugs10.490.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2918.3345.00%
Vehicle crime107.0966.67%
Shoplifting82.44300.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.95-12.50%
Public order61.71-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson51.470.00%
Other crime31.22200.00%
Other theft20.73-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.490.00%
Burglary10.49-50.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.64-28.57%
Public order114.8910.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.69-20.00%
Vehicle crime61.95-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.47-16.67%
Theft from the person41.22300.00%
Other theft30.98-40.00%
Shoplifting20.730.00%
Burglary20.49-71.43%
Drugs10.490.00%
Other crime10.24-50.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2820.77-15.15%
Anti-social behaviour106.84-9.09%
Public order102.44233.33%
Vehicle crime92.44125.00%
Burglary72.2016.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.71100.00%
Other theft51.47-28.57%
Possession of weapons31.220.00%
Shoplifting20.73-71.43%
Other crime20.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3320.0443.48%
Anti-social behaviour118.0637.50%
Other theft72.6916.67%
Shoplifting71.7175.00%
Burglary61.71100.00%
Vehicle crime41.470.00%
Public order30.98-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.73200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.73-40.00%
Robbery20.73100.00%
Other crime20.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.154.55%
Anti-social behaviour85.62-20.00%
Other theft61.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.47150.00%
Vehicle crime41.22-50.00%
Public order40.980.00%
Shoplifting40.98-63.64%
Burglary30.980.00%
Theft from the person10.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2217.11-33.33%
Shoplifting115.3857.14%
Anti-social behaviour102.69150.00%
Vehicle crime82.44-11.11%
Other theft61.95-33.33%
Public order41.4733.33%
Burglary30.980.00%
Other crime20.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.49-77.78%
Drugs10.49-75.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3320.7732.00%
Vehicle crime98.0628.57%
Other theft92.20125.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.2080.00%
Shoplifting72.2016.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.71100.00%
Drugs40.98300.00%
Burglary30.980.00%
Public order30.730.00%
Other crime20.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.91-19.35%
Vehicle crime76.11250.00%
Shoplifting61.71100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.47-28.57%
Other theft41.2233.33%
Burglary30.98-25.00%
Public order30.73-25.00%
Other crime20.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Drugs10.24-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3115.1514.81%
Criminal damage and arson77.5840.00%
Burglary41.7133.33%
Public order40.98-33.33%
Other theft30.98-50.00%
Drugs30.7350.00%
Shoplifting30.73-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.49-71.43%
Other crime20.49-33.33%
Robbery10.49-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2718.3328.57%
Vehicle crime76.60133.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.71-25.00%
Public order61.4720.00%
Other theft61.47200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.47-44.44%
Shoplifting41.22-55.56%
Burglary30.98-40.00%
Other crime30.73-25.00%
Theft from the person20.730.00%
Robbery20.490.00%
Drugs20.49-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.490.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2118.08-19.23%
Shoplifting95.13125.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.20125.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.2014.29%
Burglary51.95150.00%
Public order51.2225.00%
Drugs41.22100.00%
Other crime40.980.00%
Vehicle crime30.98-25.00%
Other theft20.73-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.490.00%
Robbery20.49100.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences2614.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.350.00%
Other theft61.710.00%
Vehicle crime41.470.00%
Public order40.980.00%
Shoplifting40.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.980.00%
Drugs20.980.00%
Burglary20.490.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 202411
June 202410
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20247
May 20246
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20249
January 20245
December 20237
November 20235
October 20239
September 20234

A total of 88 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20248
June 202410
May 202411
April 20248
March 202410
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20236
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 331 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202429
July 202420
June 202428
May 202433
April 202423
March 202422
February 202433
January 202425
December 202331
November 202327
October 202321
September 202326

A total of 70 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20242
June 20242
May 20247
April 20244
March 202411
February 20247
January 20246
December 20233
November 20234
October 20239
September 20234

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 77 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
July 20246
June 20249
May 20244
April 20244
March 20248
February 20249
January 20247
December 20232
November 20237
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.77 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20243
June 20245
May 20247
April 20246
March 20246
February 20249
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ellis Fold
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Town Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Gelder Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Cedar Mount
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Wortley Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Whingate Green
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Leysholme View
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Lawson Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Carr Crofts Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Back Esmond Terrace
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cedar Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Carr Crofts
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Stanley Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Little Moor Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Leysholme Terrace
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Benson Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Greenhill Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Hawkhurst Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Thornhill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Cross Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Roderick Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Modder Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Pinfold Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Esmond Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Colton Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 28. Cedar Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Hall Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Back Athlone Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1