LS12 5DG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS12 5DG

LS12 5DG, Leeds has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.58 per 1,000 population. This LS12 5DG 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 5DG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS12 5DG, encompassing approximately 1776 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-14.81% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)

LS12 5DG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tong Green with total crimes: 14
  • Ring Road Farnley with total crimes: 10
  • Stonebridge Approach with total crimes: 4

LS12 5DG 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 Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2327.58-14.81%
Public order912.9580.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.0775.00%
Drugs43.94300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.25-83.33%
Other theft21.13-60.00%
Shoplifting11.130.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2732.6428.57%
Anti-social behaviour1215.2050.00%
Public order56.75-37.50%
Other theft52.81150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.81-20.00%
Vehicle crime22.250.00%
Other crime21.130.00%
Drugs11.130.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2130.965.00%
Anti-social behaviour811.82166.67%
Public order84.5014.29%
Criminal damage and arson54.5025.00%
Burglary42.810.00%
Vehicle crime22.25-60.00%
Other theft21.130.00%
Shoplifting21.13-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.130.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2025.895.26%
Public order711.26-12.50%
Vehicle crime53.94150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.81-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.25-62.50%
Shoplifting31.690.00%
Other crime21.69-33.33%
Drugs11.130.00%
Robbery10.560.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1929.8318.75%
Anti-social behaviour810.690.00%
Public order84.5033.33%
Criminal damage and arson64.5020.00%
Other crime33.38200.00%
Shoplifting31.69-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.69-50.00%
Other theft21.130.00%
Possession of weapons11.130.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1627.02-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour89.0160.00%
Public order64.5020.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.3866.67%
Shoplifting52.81-28.57%
Vehicle crime42.81100.00%
Drugs22.250.00%
Possession of weapons11.130.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1725.33-34.62%
Shoplifting79.57600.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.94400.00%
Public order52.8125.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.810.00%
Burglary31.690.00%
Vehicle crime21.690.00%
Other theft21.13-50.00%
Other crime11.13-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2627.0236.84%
Other theft414.63100.00%
Public order42.2533.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.250.00%
Other crime31.690.00%
Burglary31.69200.00%
Vehicle crime21.69-50.00%
Drugs11.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-75.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1920.8272.73%
Vehicle crime410.69100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.25100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.250.00%
Public order31.69-25.00%
Other theft21.690.00%
Burglary11.13-75.00%
Shoplifting10.56-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1117.45-35.29%
Burglary46.19300.00%
Public order42.25-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.25200.00%
Vehicle crime21.69-33.33%
Other theft21.13-50.00%
Shoplifting21.13-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.13-33.33%
Other crime11.130.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1724.76-15.00%
Public order89.5760.00%
Shoplifting54.50-16.67%
Other theft42.810.00%
Vehicle crime32.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.69-25.00%
Other crime11.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Burglary10.56-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2024.200.00%
Shoplifting611.260.00%
Public order53.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.250.00%
Burglary21.130.00%
Robbery21.130.00%
Possession of weapons11.130.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20248
June 20247
May 20248
April 20246
March 20245
February 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20246
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 236 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202427
July 202421
June 202420
May 202419
April 202416
March 202417
February 202426
January 202419
December 202311
November 202317
October 202320

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202412
July 20248
June 20243
May 20248
April 20248
March 20245
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20247
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
May 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Tong Green
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Ring Road Farnley
    Total10
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Stonebridge Approach
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Fernlea Court
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 5. Gamble Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Tong Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Cornstone Fold
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Greenthorpe Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 10. Pudsey Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Butt Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Tong Approach
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Water Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Corn Mill Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Gamble Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1