WF3 2AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF3 2AJ

WF3 2AJ, Leeds has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.26 per 1,000 population. This WF3 2AJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF3 postcode area, which has experienced 188 crimes and a crime rate of 5.49 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF3 2AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF3 2AJ, encompassing approximately 1407 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WF3 2AJ area, explore the WF3 2AJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-80.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-83.33% decrease)

WF3 2AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parker Street with total crimes: 2
  • Croft Avenue with total crimes: 1
  • Apple Tree Close with total crimes: 1

WF3 2AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft24.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.42-80.00%
Public order11.42-83.33%
Burglary10.71-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1023.44-16.67%
Shoplifting77.10133.33%
Public order64.97200.00%
Burglary44.260.00%
Drugs22.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.42-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.42-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1224.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson68.52500.00%
Burglary44.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.84300.00%
Shoplifting32.84-57.14%
Public order22.13100.00%
Other theft11.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.71-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1217.760.00%
Shoplifting78.5275.00%
Vehicle crime24.97100.00%
Other crime11.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.71-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.71-66.67%
Public order10.71-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1222.73-7.69%
Public order48.5233.33%
Shoplifting42.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.84200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.130.00%
Other theft21.420.00%
Burglary11.420.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Robbery10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1317.76225.00%
Shoplifting49.23100.00%
Public order32.840.00%
Other theft22.130.00%
Burglary11.42-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Other crime10.710.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.94-50.00%
Burglary32.8450.00%
Shoplifting22.130.00%
Other theft21.420.00%
Possession of weapons11.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.710.00%
Other crime10.710.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.650.00%
Burglary25.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.42-33.33%
Public order11.420.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.6533.33%
Criminal damage and arson35.6850.00%
Drugs12.130.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Other crime10.710.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.5250.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.26100.00%
Other theft11.420.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Burglary10.71-66.67%
Public order10.710.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.52-63.64%
Burglary32.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.130.00%
Drugs11.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.71-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1120.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.810.00%
Public order54.260.00%
Burglary33.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.130.00%
Vehicle crime11.420.00%
Other theft10.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20235

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202410
July 202412
June 202412
May 202412
April 202413
March 20244
February 20248
January 20248
December 20236
November 20234
October 202311

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20243
June 20247
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20246
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF3 2AJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parker Street
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 2. Croft Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 3. Apple Tree Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. New Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Sunnyview
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1