LS12 5RA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS12 5RA

LS12 5RA, Leeds has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.78 per 1,000 population. This LS12 5RA 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 5RA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS12 5RA, encompassing approximately 3381 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-3.57% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)

LS12 5RA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whincover Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Bawn Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Butterbowl Mount with total crimes: 4

LS12 5RA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2714.78-3.57%
Anti-social behaviour97.98125.00%
Public order72.6640.00%
Vehicle crime42.07-33.33%
Other theft21.18-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-83.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2817.4521.74%
Criminal damage and arson68.2820.00%
Vehicle crime61.77500.00%
Public order51.7766.67%
Other theft41.48300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.18-55.56%
Burglary31.1850.00%
Other crime20.89100.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.60-11.54%
Anti-social behaviour96.80125.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.6625.00%
Public order31.48-57.14%
Burglary20.890.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Other theft10.30-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.088.33%
Public order77.6916.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.07100.00%
Other theft41.18100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.18-69.23%
Burglary21.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2418.33-17.24%
Anti-social behaviour137.10160.00%
Other crime63.84500.00%
Public order61.77-14.29%
Vehicle crime41.77100.00%
Burglary21.180.00%
Other theft20.59-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.59-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Drugs10.30-50.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2918.92-6.45%
Criminal damage and arson108.57-9.09%
Public order72.96-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour52.07-44.44%
Other theft31.48-25.00%
Theft from the person30.890.00%
Burglary20.89100.00%
Drugs20.590.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3119.226.90%
Criminal damage and arson119.1757.14%
Anti-social behaviour93.25350.00%
Public order82.66300.00%
Other theft42.370.00%
Burglary11.180.00%
Other crime10.30-50.00%

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2913.3145.00%
Criminal damage and arson78.57-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour22.070.00%
Other crime20.590.00%
Public order20.59-33.33%
Robbery10.590.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.53-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson85.910.00%
Other theft52.37150.00%
Public order31.48-70.00%
Other crime20.890.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.49-25.00%
Public order107.1011.11%
Criminal damage and arson82.96166.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.37-50.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3216.5639.13%
Public order99.46125.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.6620.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.77-82.35%
Other theft20.890.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2317.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson176.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.030.00%
Vehicle crime41.480.00%
Public order41.180.00%
Burglary31.180.00%
Drugs10.890.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20249
June 20244
May 202413
April 20245
March 20249
February 20242
December 20233
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 316 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202428
July 202423
June 202426
May 202424
April 202429
March 202431
February 202429
January 202420
December 202324
November 202332
October 202323

A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20243
June 20247
May 20246
April 20247
March 20248
February 20242
January 20243
December 202310
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 202410
March 202411
February 20247
January 20248
December 20238
November 20233
October 202317

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
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 20242
July 20241
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 1.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20243

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Whincover Gardens
    Total4
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Bawn Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 3. Butterbowl Mount
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Stonebridge Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Stonecliffe Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Cross Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Whincover Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Whincover Hill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Farnley Crescent
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Whincover Mount
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 11. Nutting Grove Terrace
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Butterbowl Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Silver Royd Garth
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Whincover Bank
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Bawn Approach
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Whincover Cross
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Silver Royd Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Silver Royd Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Butterbowl Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Whincover Close
    Total1
    Public order1