LS12 5AG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS12 5AG

LS12 5AG, Leeds has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.88 per 1,000 population. This LS12 5AG 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 5AG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS12 5AG, encompassing approximately 2615 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-4.17% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)

LS12 5AG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Maple Croft with total crimes: 4
  • Whincover Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Bawn Drive with total crimes: 4

LS12 5AG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2319.88-4.17%
Anti-social behaviour118.7983.33%
Public order74.21250.00%
Burglary32.6850.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.15-40.00%
Other crime21.150.00%
Vehicle crime20.76-60.00%
Other theft10.76-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2418.35-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour69.18-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.2925.00%
Vehicle crime51.910.00%
Other theft41.9133.33%
Public order21.53100.00%
Burglary20.76100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2617.218.33%
Anti-social behaviour89.94100.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.06-20.00%
Other theft31.53-25.00%
Public order11.15-85.71%
Robbery10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2419.1233.33%
Public order79.18-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.68150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.91-71.43%
Other theft41.5333.33%
Possession of weapons21.53100.00%
Vehicle crime20.760.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1820.65-41.94%
Anti-social behaviour146.88100.00%
Public order105.35100.00%
Other crime53.82400.00%
Other theft31.9150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.15-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%
Burglary10.38-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3122.18-11.43%
Anti-social behaviour711.85-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson72.68-36.36%
Public order52.68-37.50%
Burglary21.91100.00%
Other theft20.76-33.33%
Theft from the person20.760.00%
Other crime10.76-66.67%
Drugs10.380.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3527.1520.69%
Criminal damage and arson1113.3883.33%
Anti-social behaviour94.21200.00%
Public order83.44300.00%
Other crime33.0650.00%
Other theft31.150.00%
Burglary11.15-66.67%
Robbery10.380.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2917.9745.00%
Criminal damage and arson611.0920.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.290.00%
Burglary31.15200.00%
Other crime21.150.00%
Public order20.76-50.00%
Robbery10.760.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.77-4.76%
Criminal damage and arson57.650.00%
Public order41.91-33.33%
Other theft31.530.00%
Other crime21.150.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.06-22.22%
Public order68.03-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson52.2925.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.91-42.86%
Other theft31.53-25.00%
Drugs21.15100.00%
Burglary10.760.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2721.798.00%
Public order1110.32120.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.21-22.22%
Other theft42.68300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.53-71.43%
Burglary11.53-50.00%
Drugs10.38-66.67%
Other crime10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2526.00-26.47%
Criminal damage and arson149.56250.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.35125.00%
Vehicle crime63.44200.00%
Public order52.29-37.50%
Drugs31.9150.00%
Burglary21.15100.00%
Robbery10.76-50.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Other theft10.38-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3423.320.00%
Public order813.000.00%
Other theft43.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.530.00%
Robbery21.530.00%
Drugs20.760.00%
Vehicle crime20.760.00%
Burglary10.760.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.54 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 337 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202424
July 202426
June 202424
May 202418
April 202431
March 202435
February 202429
January 202420
December 202321
November 202327
October 202325
September 202334

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
July 20248
June 20244
May 202414
April 20247
March 20249
February 20243
December 20234
November 20237
October 20239
September 20234

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 20245
May 20242
April 20247
March 202411
February 20246
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234
October 202314
September 20234

A total of 76 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20241
June 20247
May 202410
April 20245
March 20248
February 20242
January 20244
December 20236
November 202311
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
June 20242
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LS12 5AG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Maple Croft
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 2. Whincover Gardens
    Total4
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bawn Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 4. Butterbowl Mount
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Stonebridge Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Stonecliffe Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Stonecliffe Garth
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. Maple Drive
    Total3
    Burglary3
  • 9. Cross Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Billey Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Whincover Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 12. Whincover Mount
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 13. Nutting Grove Terrace
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Butterbowl Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Maple Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Bawn Approach
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Whincover Cross
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Farnley Park View
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Stonecliffe Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 20. Stonecliffe Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1