Crime Rate in Moortown: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Moortown

The total recorded crimes in Moortown, Leeds, UK in May 2025 are around 116 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Moortown crime rate of 2.10 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (53) incidents (65.62% increase)
  • Public order: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
Moortown Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brackenhurst Drive with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • King Alfred'S Way with total crimes: 5

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 May 2025 the Moortown has recorded 116 crimes with crime rate of 2.10 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Moortown)CrimesRank (Moortown)CrimesRank (Moortown)
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
Middleton Park375 95,380 75,218 8
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
Garforth & Swillington107 321,339 321,302 32
Harewood71 33768 33886 33

Moortown Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (53 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 88 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20257
March 20258
February 20256
January 20256
December 20246
November 20248
October 20248
September 20248
August 20248
July 202410

A total of 529 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 48.09 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202553
April 202532
March 202563
February 202529
January 202547
December 202451
November 202444
October 202458
September 202450
August 202446
July 202456

A total of 104 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 119 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.82 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202513
March 20254
February 20252
January 20258
December 202410
November 202412
October 202419
September 202418
August 202416
July 202411

A total of 37 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 110 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 202516
March 20259
February 202511
January 20259
December 20245
November 202417
October 202411
September 202411
August 20247
July 202412

A total of 91 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.27 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 90 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.18 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 202514
February 202515
January 20256
December 202418
November 20242
October 20245
September 20245
August 202410
July 20243

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
January 20251
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
January 20255
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Moortown in May 2025

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

1. Brackenhurst Drive (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Shoplifting2
Robbery1
3. King Alfred'S Way (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
4. Leafield Drive (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Carr Manor Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
6. Talbot Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Green Park (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
8. Queenshill Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Kings Croft Gardens (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
10. Hadleigh Court (Map)
Total2
Public order2

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