Crime Rate in Morley North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Morley North

The total recorded crimes in Morley North, Leeds, UK in July 2025 are around 249 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Morley North crime rate of 6.13 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 Morley North, encompassing approximately 40,609 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (96) incidents (21.52% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (40) incidents (21.21% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (35.29% increase)
Morley North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Millshaw Road with total crimes: 58
  • Ibbetson Close with total crimes: 11
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9

How safe is Morley North?

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

  • Relative to Leeds:

    • In 2024, Morley North demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Leeds average, with 3018 crimes compared to 4001.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Morley North had fewer crimes than the Leeds average, with 3,053 crimes compared to 3,906. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Morley North recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 32 other areas in the Leeds.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Morley North Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Morley North has recorded 249 crimes with crime rate of 6.13 ranking 15th out of 32 in the Leeds, UK

In 2024, the total Morley North crimes were 3,018. The crime rate of Morley North in 2024 was 74.32 (year) or 6.19 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Leeds.

In 2023, the total crimes in Morley North were around 3,053 crimes with yearly crime rate of 75.18 (year) or 6.26 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Leeds.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Morley North)CrimesRank (Morley North)CrimesRank (Morley North)
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
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
Moortown156 261,599 311,434 31
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

Morley North 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 96 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 40 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (79 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (33 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (75 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (36 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (61 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (37 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (81 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (34 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 58 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 36 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (70 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 80 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 49 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (80 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (35 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (101 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (51 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (71 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (52 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (86 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (43 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 188 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202517
May 202517
April 202514
March 202515
February 202516
January 202517
December 202418
November 202411
October 202411
September 202418
August 202412

A total of 214 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202517
May 202519
April 202537
March 202520
February 202511
January 20259
December 202411
November 202411
October 202423
September 202412
August 202421

A total of 143 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202510
May 20259
April 202516
March 202513
February 20257
January 202510
December 202411
November 202413
October 202410
September 202413
August 202415

A total of 59 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20254
April 20255
March 20257
February 20255
January 20255
December 20244
November 20246
October 20246
September 20244
August 20247

A total of 86 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20255
May 20259
April 20256
March 20257
February 20256
January 202512
December 20244
November 20244
October 202412
September 20248
August 20244

A total of 191 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202513
May 202520
April 202521
March 202513
February 202517
January 202521
December 202414
November 202410
October 202416
September 202416
August 202413

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
December 20242
November 20243
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 487 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202540
June 202533
May 202536
April 202536
March 202534
February 202536
January 202542
December 202449
November 202435
October 202451
September 202452
August 202443

A total of 117 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202515
May 20259
April 202511
March 20255
February 20258
January 20256
December 202411
November 202410
October 202413
September 202411
August 202410

A total of 938 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 78.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202596
June 202579
May 202575
April 202561
March 202581
February 202558
January 202570
December 202480
November 202480
October 2024101
September 202471
August 202486

A total of 110 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202515
May 20259
April 202513
March 20257
February 202511
January 202510
December 202410
November 20245
October 202410
September 20248
August 20246

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20252
March 20251
December 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Morley North in July 2025

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

1. Millshaw Road (Map)
Total58
Shoplifting36
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order5
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
2. Ibbetson Close (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
4. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Margetson Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Gildersome Spur (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
7. Hepworth Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Bank Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other crime1
9. Asquith Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
10. Asquith Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4

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