Crime Rate in Morley South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Morley South

The total recorded crimes in Morley South, Leeds, UK in May 2025 are around 242 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Morley South crime rate of 6.04 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 South, encompassing approximately 40,079 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (96) incidents (-3.03% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (29) incidents (-23.68% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
Morley South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Henry Place with total crimes: 12
  • Queen Street with total crimes: 7

How safe is Morley South?

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

  • Relative to Leeds:

    • In 2024, Morley South demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Leeds average, with 3133 crimes compared to 4001.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Morley South witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 32 other areas in the Leeds.

    • In 2023, Morley South had fewer crimes than the Leeds average, with 3,304 crimes compared to 3,906. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Morley South witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 32 other areas in the Leeds.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Morley South Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Morley South has recorded 242 crimes with crime rate of 6.04 ranking 17th out of 32 in the Leeds, UK

In 2024, the total Morley South crimes were 3,133. The crime rate of Morley South in 2024 was 78.17 (year) or 6.51 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Leeds.

In 2023, the total crimes in Morley South were around 3,304 crimes with yearly crime rate of 82.44 (year) or 6.87 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Leeds.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Morley South)CrimesRank (Morley South)CrimesRank (Morley South)
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
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
Moortown116 311,599 311,434 31
Garforth & Swillington107 321,339 321,302 32
Harewood71 33768 33886 33

Morley South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (96 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (99 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (38 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (115 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (36 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 91 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 68 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (69 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 91 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (78 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (97 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (40 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (83 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (49 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (94 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (53 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 97 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 115 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202510
March 20252
February 202513
January 20257
December 202411
November 20245
October 202420
September 202417
August 20249
July 20249

A total of 149 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.55 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202516
March 20257
February 202515
January 20257
December 202417
November 202411
October 202420
September 202415
August 202412
July 202415

A total of 84 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.64 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202511
March 20255
February 20259
January 20256
December 20248
November 20246
October 202411
September 20249
August 20245
July 20249

A total of 1010 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 91.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 115 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202596
April 202599
March 2025115
February 202591
January 202569
December 202491
November 202478
October 202497
September 202483
August 202494
July 202497

A total of 154 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202511
March 202513
February 202514
January 202516
December 202418
November 202414
October 202412
September 202416
August 202418
July 20247

A total of 205 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202517
March 202525
February 202515
January 202514
December 20247
November 202414
October 202424
September 202421
August 202426
July 202424

A total of 454 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 41.27 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202538
March 202536
February 202568
January 202526
December 202429
November 202438
October 202440
September 202449
August 202453
July 202448

A total of 34 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20252
February 20256
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
August 20241
July 20244

A total of 205 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.64 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202528
March 202517
February 202520
January 202511
December 202414
November 202418
October 202417
September 202422
August 202427
July 202419

A total of 209 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202530
March 202526
February 202517
January 202510
December 202417
November 202414
October 202420
September 202413
August 202420
July 202414

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20252
February 20258
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241
August 20241
July 20246

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
November 20241
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20251
February 20255
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243

High Crime Locations Morley South in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting7
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
2. Henry Place (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
Public order1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
3. Queen Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Albion Street (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Burglary1
Public order1
6. Trafalgar Gardens (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting7
7. Cross Birch Street (Map)
Total6
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Other theft1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
9. Glen Grove (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
10. Denshaw Grove (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2

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