Crime Rate in Morley North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Morley North

The total recorded crimes in Morley North, Leeds, UK in May 2025 are around 212 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Morley North crime rate of 5.22 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (75) incidents (22.95% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (36) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (20) incidents (-4.76% decrease)
Morley North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Millshaw Road with total crimes: 53
  • Margetson Road with total crimes: 8
  • Chapel Hill with total crimes: 7

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 May 2025 the Morley North has recorded 212 crimes with crime rate of 5.22 ranking 19th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Morley North)CrimesRank (Morley North)CrimesRank (Morley North)
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
Morley South242 173,133 163,304 14
Cross Gates & Whinmoor250 153,272 153,240 15
Chapel Allerton250 162,863 183,103 17
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 North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 77 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 76 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 170 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202514
March 202515
February 202516
January 202517
December 202418
November 202411
October 202411
September 202418
August 202412
July 202421

A total of 840 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 76.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202575
April 202561
March 202581
February 202558
January 202570
December 202480
November 202480
October 2024101
September 202471
August 202486
July 202477

A total of 207 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.82 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202537
March 202520
February 202511
January 20259
December 202411
November 202411
October 202423
September 202412
August 202421
July 202433

A total of 102 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.27 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202513
March 20257
February 202511
January 202510
December 202410
November 20245
October 202410
September 20248
August 20246
July 202413

A total of 59 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 182 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.55 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202521
March 202513
February 202517
January 202521
December 202414
November 202410
October 202416
September 202416
August 202413
July 202421

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 470 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 42.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202536
April 202536
March 202534
February 202536
January 202542
December 202449
November 202435
October 202451
September 202452
August 202443
July 202456

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 107 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 133 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.09 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202516
March 202513
February 20257
January 202510
December 202411
November 202413
October 202410
September 202413
August 202415
July 202416

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Morley North in May 2025

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

1. Millshaw Road (Map)
Total53
Shoplifting29
Public order6
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs3
Other crime2
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
2. Margetson Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
3. Chapel Hill (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
4. Thornville (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Christiana Terrace (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
6. Victoria Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Woodlands Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Ashwood Gardens (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Public order1
9. Hepworth Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
10. King George Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1

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