Crime Rate in Moortown: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Moortown

The total recorded crimes in Moortown, Leeds, UK in July 2025 are around 156 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Moortown crime rate of 2.83 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (56) incidents (1.82% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (22) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Public order: (16) incidents (77.78% increase)
Moortown Crime Hotspots

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

  • Broomhill Crescent with total crimes: 9
  • Leafield Drive with total crimes: 9
  • Green Park with total crimes: 6

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 July 2025 the Moortown has recorded 156 crimes with crime rate of 2.83 ranking 26th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Moortown)CrimesRank (Moortown)CrimesRank (Moortown)
Little London & Woodhouse1,467 117,639 116,684 1
Hunslet & Riverside1,253 214,539 214,311 2
Gipton & Harehills628 37,048 37,396 3
Killingbeck & Seacroft485 56,628 46,630 4
Burmantofts & Richmond Hill493 45,146 85,311 7
Armley483 65,435 55,618 5
Beeston & Holbeck415 85,137 95,324 6
Kirkstall352 105,409 64,391 10
Middleton Park431 75,380 75,218 8
Farnley & Wortley389 94,436 104,489 9
Bramley & Stanningley342 114,061 114,144 11
Temple Newsam209 193,504 143,425 12
Headingley & Hyde Park242 163,623 123,182 16
Pudsey310 123,544 133,406 13
Morley South276 133,133 163,304 14
Chapel Allerton250 142,863 183,103 17
Cross Gates & Whinmoor234 173,272 153,240 15
Morley North249 153,018 173,053 18
Roundhay221 182,145 212,217 20
Rothwell209 202,300 192,400 19
Calverley & Farsley197 222,287 202,095 23
Ardsley & Robin Hood164 251,987 262,157 21
Adel & Wharfedale200 212,001 251,715 27
Weetwood189 232,131 222,112 22
Otley & Yeadon178 242,092 231,824 25
Alwoodley151 271,983 272,022 24
Guiseley & Rawdon149 292,076 241,769 26
Kippax & Methley133 311,696 301,685 28
Horsforth149 281,957 281,440 30
Wetherby144 301,851 291,616 29
Garforth & Swillington105 321,339 321,302 32
Harewood66 33768 33886 33

Moortown Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 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 22 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (55 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20258
May 20254
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20246
October 20245
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 584 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202556
June 202555
May 202553
April 202532
March 202563
February 202529
January 202547
December 202451
November 202444
October 202458
September 202450
August 202446

A total of 130 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202510
May 20252
April 202516
March 20259
February 202511
January 20259
December 20245
November 202417
October 202411
September 202411
August 20247

A total of 120 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 20256
April 202513
March 20254
February 20252
January 20258
December 202410
November 202412
October 202419
September 202418
August 202416

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
January 20251
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 118 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 20259
May 202514
April 202512
March 202514
February 20256
January 20256
December 20243
November 20246
October 20248
September 202412
August 202412

A total of 99 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202511
May 202513
April 20257
March 20258
February 20256
January 20256
December 20246
November 20248
October 20248
September 20248
August 20248

A total of 86 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20256
May 20253
April 20256
March 202513
February 20253
January 20257
December 20249
November 20246
October 20243
September 202412
August 20246

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
March 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
October 20242

A total of 97 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 106 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202512
May 202510
April 20254
March 20256
February 20258
January 202510
December 20246
November 202413
October 20248
September 20248
August 20249

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
October 20242
September 20242

High Crime Locations Moortown in July 2025

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

1. Broomhill Crescent (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Robbery1
2. Leafield Drive (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary2
Other theft2
Other crime1
Public order1
3. Green Park (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order1
4. The Willows (Map)
Total6
Burglary2
Other crime2
Vehicle crime2
5. Brackenhurst Drive (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
6. Queenshill View (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
7. Queenshill Road (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Queenshill Avenue (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Queenshill Drive (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
10. King Alfred'S Walk (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1

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