Crime Rate in Moortown: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Moortown

The total recorded crimes in Moortown, Leeds, UK in April 2025 are around 104 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Moortown crime rate of 1.88 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 Moortown, encompassing approximately 55,210 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (-49.21% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (16) incidents (77.78% increase)
  • Burglary: (13) incidents (225.00% increase)
Moortown Crime Hotspots

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

  • Queenshill Approach with total crimes: 4
  • King Alfred'S Way with total crimes: 4
  • Bowood Crescent with total crimes: 4

How safe is Moortown?

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

  • Relative to Leeds:

    • In 2024, Moortown demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Leeds average, with 1599 crimes compared to 4001.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Moortown recorded fewer crimes than 30 out of 32 other areas in the Leeds.

    • In 2023, Moortown had fewer crimes than the Leeds average, with 1,434 crimes compared to 3,906. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Moortown recorded fewer crimes than 30 out of 32 other areas in the Leeds.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Leeds, Moortown has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Moortown Crime Statstics

In April 2025 the Moortown has recorded 104 crimes with crime rate of 1.88 ranking 31th out of 32 in the Leeds, UK

In 2024, the total Moortown crimes were 1,599. The crime rate of Moortown in 2024 was 28.96 (year) or 2.41 (month) ranking it 31 dangerous area in the Leeds.

In 2023, the total crimes in Moortown were around 1,434 crimes with yearly crime rate of 25.97 (year) or 2.16 (month) ranking 31 most dangerous area in the Leeds.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Moortown)CrimesRank (Moortown)CrimesRank (Moortown)
Little London & Woodhouse1,359 117,639 116,684 1
Hunslet & Riverside1,167 214,539 214,311 2
Gipton & Harehills577 37,048 37,396 3
Killingbeck & Seacroft402 46,628 46,630 4
Armley387 85,435 55,618 5
Middleton Park399 55,380 75,218 8
Beeston & Holbeck357 105,137 95,324 6
Kirkstall380 95,409 64,391 10
Burmantofts & Richmond Hill392 65,146 85,311 7
Farnley & Wortley389 74,436 104,489 9
Bramley & Stanningley304 114,061 114,144 11
Temple Newsam230 163,504 143,425 12
Headingley & Hyde Park194 193,623 123,182 16
Morley South277 123,133 163,304 14
Pudsey264 133,544 133,406 13
Cross Gates & Whinmoor248 143,272 153,240 15
Morley North230 153,018 173,053 18
Chapel Allerton225 172,863 183,103 17
Rothwell205 182,300 192,400 19
Roundhay173 212,145 212,217 20
Calverley & Farsley180 202,287 202,095 23
Ardsley & Robin Hood136 291,987 262,157 21
Weetwood151 262,131 222,112 22
Wetherby170 221,851 291,616 29
Otley & Yeadon163 252,092 231,824 25
Horsforth169 231,957 281,440 30
Alwoodley150 271,983 272,022 24
Guiseley & Rawdon169 242,076 241,769 26
Adel & Wharfedale115 302,001 251,715 27
Kippax & Methley142 281,696 301,685 28
Garforth & Swillington96 321,339 321,302 32
Harewood66 33768 33886 33

Moortown Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (16 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (63 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (47 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 51 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (58 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (50 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (46 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 56 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (122 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (71 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
January 20251
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
June 20246

A total of 669 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 55.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 122 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202532
March 202563
February 202529
January 202547
December 202451
November 202444
October 202458
September 202450
August 202446
July 202456
June 2024122
May 202471

A total of 122 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202516
March 20259
February 202511
January 20259
December 20245
November 202417
October 202411
September 202411
August 20247
July 202412
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 114 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20257
March 20258
February 20256
January 20256
December 20246
November 20248
October 20248
September 20248
August 20248
July 202410
June 202424
May 202415

A total of 101 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 202513
February 20253
January 20257
December 20249
November 20246
October 20243
September 202412
August 20246
July 20244
June 202424
May 20248

A total of 113 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20257
March 202514
February 202515
January 20256
December 202418
November 20242
October 20245
September 20245
August 202410
July 20243
June 202418
May 202410

A total of 133 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202513
March 20254
February 20252
January 20258
December 202410
November 202412
October 202419
September 202418
August 202416
July 202411
June 202412
May 20248

A total of 130 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202512
March 202514
February 20256
January 20256
December 20243
November 20246
October 20248
September 202412
August 202412
July 202411
June 202430
May 202410

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 104 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20256
February 20258
January 202510
December 20246
November 202413
October 20248
September 20248
August 20249
July 20249
June 202414
May 20249

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20253
January 20255
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 39 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20246
October 20245
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
October 20242
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20242
September 20242

High Crime Locations Moortown in April 2025

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

1. Queenshill Approach (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. King Alfred'S Way (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Bowood Crescent (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
Public order1
4. Stonegate Walk (Map)
Total4
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Green Park (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
7. Queenshill Drive (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Possession of weapons1
8. Fieldhouse Walk (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
9. Bowood Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Stainburn Crescent (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences1

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