Crime Rate in Moortown: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Moortown

The total recorded crimes in Moortown, Leeds, UK in February 2025 are around 84 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Moortown crime rate of 1.52 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (-38.30% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
Moortown Crime Hotspots

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

  • Leafield Drive with total crimes: 9
  • Broomhill Crescent with total crimes: 5
  • 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Moortown has recorded 84 crimes with crime rate of 1.52 ranking 32th 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.

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
Middleton Park301 95,380 75,218 8
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
Harewood46 33768 33886 33

Moortown 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 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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (52 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (46 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 110 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202511
January 20259
December 20245
November 202417
October 202411
September 202411
August 20247
July 202412
June 202410
May 20244
April 20249
March 20244

A total of 672 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 56.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 122 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202529
January 202547
December 202451
November 202444
October 202458
September 202450
August 202446
July 202456
June 2024122
May 202471
April 202452
March 202446

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
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20246
October 20245
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
April 20243
March 20242

A total of 119 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20256
December 20243
November 20246
October 20248
September 202412
August 202412
July 202411
June 202430
May 202410
April 20248
March 20247

A total of 115 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 115 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202515
January 20256
December 202418
November 20242
October 20245
September 20245
August 202410
July 20243
June 202418
May 202410
April 202412
March 202411

A total of 126 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20258
December 202410
November 202412
October 202419
September 202418
August 202416
July 202411
June 202412
May 20248
April 20244
March 20246

A total of 108 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20256
December 20246
November 20248
October 20248
September 20248
August 20248
July 202410
June 202424
May 202415
April 20247
March 20242

A total of 93 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20257
December 20249
November 20246
October 20243
September 202412
August 20246
July 20244
June 202424
May 20248
April 20244
March 20247

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20255
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243

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
October 20242
September 20242
March 20241

High Crime Locations Moortown in February 2025

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

1. Leafield Drive (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
2. Broomhill Crescent (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting5
3. Bowood Crescent (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
4. Kings Croft Gardens (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
5. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Arncliffe Grange (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Queenshill Gardens (Map)
Total3
Robbery2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Queenshill Approach (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Parkland Terrace (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
10. Bentcliffe Grove (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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