Crime Rate in Middleton Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Middleton Park

The total recorded crimes in Middleton Park, Leeds, UK in February 2025 are around 301 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Middleton Park crime rate of 4.62 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Middleton Park, encompassing approximately 65,198 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (143) incidents (-19.21% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (26) incidents (-21.21% decrease)
Middleton Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 14
  • Throstle Drive with total crimes: 12
  • Arthington Grove with total crimes: 11

How safe is Middleton Park?

To understand the safety of Middleton Park, we need to analyze Middleton Park crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Leeds:

    • In 2024, Middleton Park reported a higher crime volume than the Leeds average, with 5,380 crimes compared to 4,001. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Middleton Park witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 32 other cities.

    • In 2023, Middleton Park experienced a greater number of crimes than the Leeds average, with 5,218 crimes compared to 3,906. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Middleton Park witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 32 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Leeds, Middleton Park has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Middleton Park Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Middleton Park has recorded 301 crimes with crime rate of 4.62 ranking 9th out of 32 in the Leeds, UK

In 2024, the total Middleton Park crimes were 5,380. The crime rate of Middleton Park in 2024 was 82.52 (year) or 6.88 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Leeds.

In 2023, the total crimes in Middleton Park were around 5,218 crimes with yearly crime rate of 80.03 (year) or 6.67 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Leeds.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Leeds)CrimesRank (Leeds)CrimesRank (Leeds)
Little London & Woodhouse1,305 117,639 116,684 1
Hunslet & Riverside930 214,539 214,311 2
Gipton & Harehills495 37,048 37,396 3
Killingbeck & Seacroft391 46,628 46,630 4
Armley340 75,435 55,618 5
Burmantofts & Richmond Hill380 55,146 85,311 7
Beeston & Holbeck321 85,137 95,324 6
Kirkstall349 65,409 64,391 10
Farnley & Wortley285 104,436 104,489 9
Bramley & Stanningley284 114,061 114,144 11
Temple Newsam209 163,504 143,425 12
Headingley & Hyde Park216 153,623 123,182 16
Morley South281 123,133 163,304 14
Pudsey270 133,544 133,406 13
Cross Gates & Whinmoor218 143,272 153,240 15
Chapel Allerton183 182,863 183,103 17
Morley North180 193,018 173,053 18
Rothwell200 172,300 192,400 19
Roundhay113 282,145 212,217 20
Calverley & Farsley155 212,287 202,095 23
Horsforth177 201,957 281,440 30
Ardsley & Robin Hood121 261,987 262,157 21
Weetwood127 232,131 222,112 22
Alwoodley148 221,983 272,022 24
Otley & Yeadon126 242,092 231,824 25
Guiseley & Rawdon122 252,076 241,769 26
Adel & Wharfedale117 272,001 251,715 27
Kippax & Methley88 311,696 301,685 28
Wetherby103 291,851 291,616 29
Garforth & Swillington92 301,339 321,302 32
Moortown84 321,599 311,434 31
Harewood46 33768 33886 33

Middleton Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 143 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (177 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 172 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 37 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (179 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (165 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (38 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (161 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (42 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (179 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (84 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 201 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 49 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (424 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (98 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (219 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (43 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (188 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (46 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (182 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (51 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2390 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 199.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 424 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2025143
January 2025177
December 2024172
November 2024179
October 2024165
September 2024161
August 2024179
July 2024201
June 2024424
May 2024219
April 2024188
March 2024182

A total of 443 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202526
January 202533
December 202423
November 202425
October 202433
September 202438
August 202450
July 202432
June 202472
May 202443
April 202438
March 202430

A total of 213 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202510
January 202514
December 202417
November 202423
October 202412
September 202415
August 202419
July 202410
June 202438
May 202423
April 202415
March 202417

A total of 546 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202529
January 202529
December 202425
November 202444
October 202438
September 202442
August 202484
July 202449
June 202498
May 202432
April 202446
March 202430

A total of 474 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202519
January 202538
December 202437
November 202442
October 202426
September 202431
August 202445
July 202438
June 202490
May 202429
April 202428
March 202451

A total of 111 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202511
January 20256
December 202415
November 20244
October 202410
September 202410
August 20248
July 20249
June 20248
May 202411
April 202414
March 20245

A total of 165 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202510
January 202516
December 202412
November 202413
October 202418
September 20249
August 202411
July 202412
June 202424
May 202419
April 20246
March 202415

A total of 197 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202511
January 20258
December 20249
November 202411
October 202411
September 202410
August 202414
July 202415
June 202444
May 202422
April 202423
March 202419

A total of 59 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20244
September 20245
August 20247
July 20242
June 202410
May 20245
April 20246
March 20244

A total of 235 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202513
January 202517
December 202415
November 202420
October 20249
September 202418
August 202415
July 202423
June 202446
May 202427
April 202416
March 202416

A total of 302 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202521
January 202521
December 202413
November 202418
October 202420
September 202418
August 202416
July 202422
June 202468
May 202429
April 202430
March 202426

A total of 43 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 202412
May 20242
April 20246
March 20243

A total of 37 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20244
November 20243
September 20242
August 20248
July 20246
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243

A total of 33 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 202412
May 20245
April 20241
March 20245

High Crime Locations Middleton Park in February 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Middleton Park postcode area is presented below.

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting6
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Throstle Drive (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences10
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Arthington Grove (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
4. Dolphin Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
5. Arthington View (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Telford Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
7. Winrose Hill (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
Robbery1
8. Cranmore Crescent (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Broom Place (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
10. Bodmin Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other crime1
Public order1

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