LOW MOOR SIDE, LS12 5EA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS12 5EA

LOW MOOR SIDE, LS12 5EA, Leeds has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.21 per 1,000 population. This LS12 5EA 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 5EA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS12 5EA, encompassing approximately 1775 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LS12 5EA area, explore the LS12 5EA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LS12 5EA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Playground with total crimes: 4
  • Lawns Mount with total crimes: 3

LOW MOOR SIDE, LS12 5EA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.2114.29%
Anti-social behaviour74.510.00%
Burglary63.940.00%
Public order33.380.00%
Vehicle crime11.69-50.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.56-87.50%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting811.2633.33%
Violence and sexual offences74.51600.00%
Public order33.94-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.69-50.00%

In July 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary1116.9083.33%
Shoplifting66.20-14.29%
Public order43.380.00%
Vehicle crime42.2533.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.25-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.56-80.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting714.0875.00%
Burglary63.94500.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.3866.67%
Vehicle crime32.82-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.69-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.690.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime615.21100.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.38500.00%
Public order43.38300.00%
Shoplifting42.25-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences32.25-40.00%
Other theft31.6950.00%
Burglary11.690.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting611.26500.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.380.00%
Vehicle crime32.82200.00%
Other theft21.69100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.13-50.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Burglary10.56-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.89-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour22.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.13100.00%
Burglary21.130.00%
Vehicle crime11.130.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.56-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.4533.33%
Shoplifting34.51-25.00%
Public order11.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.8920.00%
Shoplifting43.3833.33%
Vehicle crime12.250.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Robbery10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.5766.67%
Other theft32.820.00%
Shoplifting31.69-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.690.00%
Other crime11.130.00%
Burglary10.56-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting69.01100.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.3850.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.690.00%
Vehicle crime21.130.00%
Burglary21.13100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.13-50.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting37.890.00%
Vehicle crime21.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.130.00%
Burglary11.130.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 202411
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20241
June 20245
May 20243
April 20245
March 20245
February 20248
January 20246
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20242
June 20243
May 20246
April 20241
March 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20246
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
May 20244
April 20241
February 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. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20246
June 20247
May 20244
April 20246
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Playground
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Lawns Mount
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Low Moor Side
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Beechfield
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Lawns Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lawns Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Holme Farm Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Wolley Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Ennerdale Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Walsh Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Low Moorside Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Wolley Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Wolley Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Ashdene
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Lawns Square
    Total1
    Burglary1