Crime Rate in Middleton Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Middleton Park

The total recorded crimes in Middleton Park, Leeds, UK in May 2025 are around 375 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Middleton Park crime rate of 5.75 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (164) incidents (-12.30% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (52) incidents (-5.45% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (31) incidents (19.23% increase)
Middleton Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Arthington View with total crimes: 20
  • Winrose Crescent with total crimes: 10
  • Helston Croft with total crimes: 9

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 areas in the Leeds.

    • 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 areas in the Leeds.

  • 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 May 2025 the Middleton Park has recorded 375 crimes with crime rate of 5.75 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Middleton Park)CrimesRank (Middleton Park)CrimesRank (Middleton Park)
Little London & Woodhouse1,295 117,639 116,684 1
Hunslet & Riverside1,112 214,539 214,311 2
Gipton & Harehills552 37,048 37,396 3
Killingbeck & Seacroft489 46,628 46,630 4
Armley429 75,435 55,618 5
Burmantofts & Richmond Hill479 55,146 85,311 7
Beeston & Holbeck477 65,137 95,324 6
Kirkstall335 115,409 64,391 10
Farnley & Wortley390 84,436 104,489 9
Temple Newsam368 103,504 143,425 12
Bramley & Stanningley304 124,061 114,144 11
Headingley & Hyde Park266 143,623 123,182 16
Pudsey298 133,544 133,406 13
Morley South242 173,133 163,304 14
Cross Gates & Whinmoor250 153,272 153,240 15
Chapel Allerton250 162,863 183,103 17
Morley North212 193,018 173,053 18
Rothwell223 182,300 192,400 19
Roundhay188 202,145 212,217 20
Calverley & Farsley158 252,287 202,095 23
Ardsley & Robin Hood143 301,987 262,157 21
Otley & Yeadon170 212,092 231,824 25
Weetwood149 282,131 222,112 22
Horsforth163 221,957 281,440 30
Guiseley & Rawdon163 232,076 241,769 26
Alwoodley149 261,983 272,022 24
Adel & Wharfedale158 242,001 251,715 27
Wetherby149 271,851 291,616 29
Kippax & Methley144 291,696 301,685 28
Moortown116 311,599 311,434 31
Garforth & Swillington107 321,339 321,302 32
Harewood71 33768 33886 33

Middleton Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (164 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (52 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (187 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (55 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (205 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (46 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1933 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 175.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 205 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025164
April 2025187
March 2025205
February 2025143
January 2025177
December 2024172
November 2024179
October 2024165
September 2024161
August 2024179
July 2024201

A total of 150 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202515
March 202516
February 202510
January 202516
December 202412
November 202413
October 202418
September 20249
August 202411
July 202412

A total of 493 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 44.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202552
April 202555
March 202546
February 202529
January 202529
December 202425
November 202444
October 202438
September 202442
August 202484
July 202449

A total of 351 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202533
March 202530
February 202526
January 202533
December 202423
November 202425
October 202433
September 202438
August 202450
July 202432

A total of 360 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202526
March 202527
February 202519
January 202538
December 202437
November 202442
October 202426
September 202431
August 202445
July 202438

A total of 193 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202518
March 202530
February 202513
January 202517
December 202415
November 202420
October 20249
September 202418
August 202415
July 202423

A total of 48 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20255
February 20256
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20244
September 20245
August 20247
July 20242

A total of 153 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.91 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202510
March 202512
February 202510
January 202514
December 202417
November 202423
October 202412
September 202415
August 202419
July 202410

A total of 122 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202512
March 202511
February 202511
January 20258
December 20249
November 202411
October 202411
September 202410
August 202414
July 202415

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20243
September 20242
August 20248
July 20246

A total of 215 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.55 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202526
March 202519
February 202521
January 202521
December 202413
November 202418
October 202420
September 202418
August 202416
July 202422

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 96 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.73 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20254
March 20258
February 202511
January 20256
December 202415
November 20244
October 202410
September 202410
August 20248
July 20249

High Crime Locations Middleton Park in May 2025

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

1. Arthington View (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting12
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Winrose Crescent (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Helston Croft (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Public order1
Robbery1
4. Thorpe Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Dolphin Road (Map)
Total8
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
6. Arthington Grove (Map)
Total8
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Aberfield Crest (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
9. Helston Place (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
10. Throstle Road North (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1

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