LS12 5JJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS12 5JJ

LS12 5JJ, Leeds has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.05 per 1,000 population. This LS12 5JJ 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 5JJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS12 5JJ, encompassing approximately 2910 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

LS12 5JJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whincover Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Butterbowl Mount with total crimes: 4
  • Billey Lane with total crimes: 3

LS12 5JJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.05-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.87500.00%
Public order62.06200.00%
Vehicle crime42.0633.33%
Robbery11.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.43-3.85%
Criminal damage and arson58.5925.00%
Vehicle crime31.72200.00%
Burglary31.0350.00%
Public order21.03-60.00%
Other theft10.69-50.00%
Other crime10.34-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-87.50%
Drugs10.34-50.00%

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 offences2618.5573.33%
Anti-social behaviour88.93100.00%
Public order52.7566.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.720.00%
Drugs21.370.00%
Burglary20.69100.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Other theft20.69-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.68-53.12%
Criminal damage and arson45.15300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.37-42.86%
Other theft31.3750.00%
Public order31.0350.00%
Vehicle crime21.03100.00%
Burglary10.69-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3219.9352.38%
Anti-social behaviour710.99133.33%
Other crime62.40500.00%
Burglary52.06400.00%
Other theft21.72100.00%
Public order20.69-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.69-88.89%
Drugs10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.43-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson97.2180.00%
Public order43.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.37-57.14%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2715.8042.11%
Anti-social behaviour79.28600.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.400.00%
Public order41.720.00%
Drugs11.370.00%
Other crime10.34-50.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.3111.76%
Criminal damage and arson56.53-37.50%
Burglary21.72100.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.7430.77%
Criminal damage and arson85.8460.00%
Public order52.7525.00%
Other theft41.72300.00%
Other crime21.370.00%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.59-40.91%
Criminal damage and arson54.4725.00%
Public order41.72100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.37-50.00%
Other theft10.69-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.744.76%
Criminal damage and arson47.56-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour41.37300.00%
Drugs21.37100.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Public order20.69100.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Burglary10.34-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson77.210.00%
Burglary32.400.00%
Other theft21.030.00%
Public order10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 258 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202425
July 202426
June 202415
May 202432
April 202421
March 202427
February 202419
January 202417
December 202313
November 202322
October 202321

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20248
June 20244
May 20247
April 20243
March 20247
February 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 3 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
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20249
March 20245
February 20245
January 20248
December 20235
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20246
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 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
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Whincover Gardens
    Total4
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Butterbowl Mount
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Billey Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Whincover Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Whincover Hill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Pinder Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Whincover Mount
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. Nutting Grove Terrace
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Butterbowl Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Whincover Bank
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Cobden Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Pinder View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Pinder Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Cobden Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Bawn Approach
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Whincover Cross
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Butterbowl Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Wheelwright Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Whincover Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Fawcett Vale
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Wheelwright Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1