Crime Rate in Morley South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Morley South

The total recorded crimes in Morley South, Leeds, UK in July 2025 are around 276 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Morley South crime rate of 6.89 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (135) incidents (45.16% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (31.82% increase)
  • Public order: (26) incidents (52.94% increase)
Morley South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Topcliffe Garth 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 July 2025 the Morley South has recorded 276 crimes with crime rate of 6.89 ranking 13th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Morley South)CrimesRank (Morley South)CrimesRank (Morley South)
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
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
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 South 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 135 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (93 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 224 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202513
May 202512
April 202528
March 202517
February 202520
January 202511
December 202414
November 202418
October 202417
September 202422
August 202427

A total of 1141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 95.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 135 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025135
June 202593
May 202596
April 202599
March 2025115
February 202591
January 202569
December 202491
November 202478
October 202497
September 202483
August 202494

A total of 246 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202522
May 202528
April 202530
March 202526
February 202517
January 202510
December 202417
November 202414
October 202420
September 202413
August 202420

A total of 170 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202514
May 202515
April 202511
March 202513
February 202514
January 202516
December 202418
November 202414
October 202412
September 202416
August 202418

A total of 88 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20257
May 20255
April 202511
March 20255
February 20259
January 20256
December 20248
November 20246
October 202411
September 20249
August 20245

A total of 224 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202517
May 202518
April 202517
March 202525
February 202515
January 202514
December 20247
November 202414
October 202424
September 202421
August 202426

A total of 443 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202514
May 202529
April 202538
March 202536
February 202568
January 202526
December 202429
November 202438
October 202440
September 202449
August 202453

A total of 41 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 20256
April 20257
March 20252
February 20256
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
July 20251
May 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244

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

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
May 20255
April 20254
March 20252
February 20258
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 121 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202511
May 202512
April 202510
March 20252
February 202513
January 20257
December 202411
November 20245
October 202420
September 202417
August 20249

A total of 146 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20259
May 202514
April 202516
March 20257
February 202515
January 20257
December 202417
November 202411
October 202420
September 202415
August 202412

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20252
March 20251
November 20241
October 20242
August 20242

High Crime Locations Morley South in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Robbery1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Topcliffe Garth (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1
4. Queensway (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Robbery1
5. Trafalgar Gardens (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting7
6. Dewsbury Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Troy Hill (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
8. Henry Place (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
9. Barfield Mews (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
10. Haydn Close (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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