LS12 6LG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LS12 6LG

LS12 6LG, Leeds has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.43 per 1,000 population. This LS12 6LG 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 6LG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LS12 6LG, encompassing approximately 961 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-77.78% decrease)

LS12 6LG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Copley Street with total crimes: 5
  • Copley Hill Way with total crimes: 2
  • Wortley Park with total crimes: 2

LS12 6LG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary211.430.00%
Drugs22.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.08-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson22.080.00%
Other crime12.080.00%
Theft from the person11.040.00%
Vehicle crime11.04-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences921.8328.57%
Criminal damage and arson29.360.00%
Burglary22.080.00%
Drugs22.080.00%
Vehicle crime22.08-33.33%
Other crime12.080.00%
Robbery11.040.00%
Other theft11.040.00%
Public order11.04-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences718.71-41.67%
Public order37.280.00%
Vehicle crime33.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.12100.00%
Burglary22.080.00%
Other theft12.080.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.5971.43%
Criminal damage and arson112.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.04-50.00%
Other crime11.040.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences716.63133.33%
Vehicle crime27.28100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.08100.00%
Bicycle theft12.080.00%
Possession of weapons11.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.040.00%
Other crime11.040.00%
Other theft11.040.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39.36-57.14%
Public order23.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.04-50.00%
Drugs11.040.00%
Vehicle crime11.04-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences719.7540.00%
Vehicle crime57.28150.00%
Other theft35.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.12100.00%
Public order22.080.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.3266.67%
Vehicle crime25.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.080.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39.36-75.00%
Drugs23.120.00%
Vehicle crime22.080.00%
Other crime12.080.00%
Robbery11.040.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1219.75200.00%
Public order212.470.00%
Vehicle crime22.08-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson12.080.00%
Robbery11.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.040.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.400.00%
Vehicle crime34.160.00%
Other theft23.120.00%
Burglary12.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
November 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
July 20247
June 202412
May 20247
April 20243
March 20247
February 20245
January 20243
December 202312
November 20234

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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September 20242
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

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September 20241

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

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August 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20243
November 20232

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
April 20242
March 20242
December 20232

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

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May 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LS12 6LG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Copley Street
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Copley Hill Way
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Wortley Park
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Carlton Court
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1