LS12 5LN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS12 5LN

LS12 5LN, Leeds has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.25 per 1,000 population. This LS12 5LN 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 5LN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS12 5LN, encompassing approximately 1317 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

LS12 5LN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tong Green with total crimes: 14
  • Fernlea Court with total crimes: 3
  • Gamble Lane with total crimes: 3

LS12 5LN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1621.25-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson612.15100.00%
Public order54.5525.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.800.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2026.5733.33%
Public order415.18-33.33%
Other theft33.04200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.2850.00%
Other crime22.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.52-50.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1524.2915.38%
Public order611.3920.00%
Burglary34.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.52-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.520.00%
Other theft10.760.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1317.46-13.33%
Public order59.87-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.800.00%
Vehicle crime12.280.00%
Other crime10.76-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1524.2950.00%
Public order611.39100.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.55200.00%
Other crime32.280.00%
Other theft22.280.00%
Vehicle crime11.52-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.900.00%
Public order37.59200.00%
Vehicle crime22.28100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.66-28.57%
Other theft27.590.00%
Burglary21.52100.00%
Vehicle crime11.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%
Public order10.76-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.947.69%
Other theft210.630.00%
Public order21.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.520.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Burglary10.760.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.42116.67%
Criminal damage and arson29.87-33.33%
Public order21.520.00%
Vehicle crime11.520.00%
Burglary10.76-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.39-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson34.55200.00%
Burglary22.280.00%
Other theft21.52100.00%
Public order21.52-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.70-35.29%
Public order48.35100.00%
Vehicle crime33.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.520.00%
Other theft10.760.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.700.00%
Public order212.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.520.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Other crime10.760.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 160 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202420
July 202415
June 202413
May 202415
April 202410
March 202410
February 202414
January 202413
December 20236
November 202311
October 202317

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20246
June 20245
May 20246
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20243
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

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 3 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Tong Green
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Fernlea Court
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 3. Gamble Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Tong Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Cornstone Fold
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Butt Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Tong Approach
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Water Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1