Crime Rate in Morley South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Morley South

The total recorded crimes in Morley South, Leeds, UK in April 2025 are around 277 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Morley South crime rate of 6.91 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 Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (99) incidents (-13.91% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (38) incidents (5.56% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (15.38% increase)
Morley South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 10

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 April 2025 the Morley South has recorded 277 crimes with crime rate of 6.91 ranking 12th 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.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Morley South)CrimesRank (Morley South)CrimesRank (Morley South)
Little London & Woodhouse1,359 117,639 116,684 1
Hunslet & Riverside1,167 214,539 214,311 2
Gipton & Harehills577 37,048 37,396 3
Killingbeck & Seacroft402 46,628 46,630 4
Armley387 85,435 55,618 5
Middleton Park399 55,380 75,218 8
Beeston & Holbeck357 105,137 95,324 6
Kirkstall380 95,409 64,391 10
Burmantofts & Richmond Hill392 65,146 85,311 7
Farnley & Wortley389 74,436 104,489 9
Bramley & Stanningley304 114,061 114,144 11
Temple Newsam230 163,504 143,425 12
Headingley & Hyde Park194 193,623 123,182 16
Pudsey264 133,544 133,406 13
Cross Gates & Whinmoor248 143,272 153,240 15
Morley North230 153,018 173,053 18
Chapel Allerton225 172,863 183,103 17
Rothwell205 182,300 192,400 19
Roundhay173 212,145 212,217 20
Calverley & Farsley180 202,287 202,095 23
Ardsley & Robin Hood136 291,987 262,157 21
Weetwood151 262,131 222,112 22
Wetherby170 221,851 291,616 29
Otley & Yeadon163 252,092 231,824 25
Horsforth169 231,957 281,440 30
Alwoodley150 271,983 272,022 24
Guiseley & Rawdon169 242,076 241,769 26
Adel & Wharfedale115 302,001 251,715 27
Kippax & Methley142 281,696 301,685 28
Moortown104 311,599 311,434 31
Garforth & Swillington96 321,339 321,302 32
Harewood66 33768 33886 33

Morley South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (196 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (62 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (89 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 273 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202517
March 202525
February 202515
January 202514
December 20247
November 202414
October 202424
September 202421
August 202426
July 202424
June 202462
May 202424

A total of 1199 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 99.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 196 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202599
March 2025115
February 202591
January 202569
December 202491
November 202478
October 202497
September 202483
August 202494
July 202497
June 2024196
May 202489

A total of 169 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202516
March 20257
February 202515
January 20257
December 202417
November 202411
October 202420
September 202415
August 202412
July 202415
June 202420
May 202414

A total of 114 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202511
March 20255
February 20259
January 20256
December 20248
November 20246
October 202411
September 20249
August 20245
July 20249
June 202432
May 20243

A total of 247 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202530
March 202526
February 202517
January 202510
December 202417
November 202414
October 202420
September 202413
August 202420
July 202414
June 202446
May 202420

A total of 493 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202538
March 202536
February 202568
January 202526
December 202429
November 202438
October 202440
September 202449
August 202453
July 202448
June 202440
May 202428

A total of 142 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202510
March 20252
February 202513
January 20257
December 202411
November 20245
October 202420
September 202417
August 20249
July 20249
June 202424
May 202415

A total of 186 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202511
March 202513
February 202514
January 202516
December 202418
November 202414
October 202412
September 202416
August 202418
July 20247
June 202434
May 202413

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 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
June 20242

A total of 33 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 252 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202528
March 202517
February 202520
January 202511
December 202414
November 202418
October 202417
September 202422
August 202427
July 202419
June 202440
May 202419

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 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
May 20244

A total of 44 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20252
February 20258
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241
August 20241
July 20246
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Morley South in April 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
Robbery1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting5
Robbery2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Nightclub (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting8
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Birk Lane (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
5. Albion Street (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Robbery1
6. Henry Place (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
8. Malton Mews (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Trafalgar Gardens (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Vehicle crime1
10. Station Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1

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