Crime Rate in Morley North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Morley North

The total recorded crimes in Morley North, Leeds, UK in February 2025 are around 180 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Morley North crime rate of 4.43 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (58) incidents (-17.14% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (36) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Public order: (17) incidents (-19.05% decrease)
Morley North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Millshaw Road with total crimes: 42
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 14
  • Oakwell Road with total crimes: 8

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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Morley North has recorded 180 crimes with crime rate of 4.43 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.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Leeds)CrimesRank (Leeds)CrimesRank (Leeds)
Little London & Woodhouse1,305 117,639 116,684 1
Hunslet & Riverside930 214,539 214,311 2
Gipton & Harehills495 37,048 37,396 3
Killingbeck & Seacroft391 46,628 46,630 4
Armley340 75,435 55,618 5
Burmantofts & Richmond Hill380 55,146 85,311 7
Beeston & Holbeck321 85,137 95,324 6
Kirkstall349 65,409 64,391 10
Middleton Park301 95,380 75,218 8
Farnley & Wortley285 104,436 104,489 9
Bramley & Stanningley284 114,061 114,144 11
Temple Newsam209 163,504 143,425 12
Headingley & Hyde Park216 153,623 123,182 16
Morley South281 123,133 163,304 14
Pudsey270 133,544 133,406 13
Cross Gates & Whinmoor218 143,272 153,240 15
Chapel Allerton183 182,863 183,103 17
Rothwell200 172,300 192,400 19
Roundhay113 282,145 212,217 20
Calverley & Farsley155 212,287 202,095 23
Horsforth177 201,957 281,440 30
Ardsley & Robin Hood121 261,987 262,157 21
Weetwood127 232,131 222,112 22
Alwoodley148 221,983 272,022 24
Otley & Yeadon126 242,092 231,824 25
Guiseley & Rawdon122 252,076 241,769 26
Adel & Wharfedale117 272,001 251,715 27
Kippax & Methley88 311,696 301,685 28
Wetherby103 291,851 291,616 29
Garforth & Swillington92 301,339 321,302 32
Moortown84 321,599 311,434 31
Harewood46 33768 33886 33

Morley North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (180 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (110 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (80 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (50 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (75 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (58 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (80 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (56 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1038 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 86.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 180 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202558
January 202570
December 202480
November 202480
October 2024101
September 202471
August 202486
July 202477
June 2024180
May 202480
April 202475
March 202480

A total of 158 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 202510
December 202411
November 202413
October 202410
September 202413
August 202415
July 202416
June 202426
May 202411
April 202415
March 202411

A total of 209 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202516
January 202517
December 202418
November 202411
October 202411
September 202418
August 202412
July 202421
June 202430
May 202418
April 202417
March 202420

A total of 240 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202517
January 202521
December 202414
November 202410
October 202416
September 202416
August 202413
July 202421
June 202444
May 202428
April 202421
March 202419

A total of 638 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202536
January 202542
December 202449
November 202435
October 202451
September 202452
August 202443
July 202456
June 2024110
May 202450
April 202458
March 202456

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 160 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 20256
December 202411
November 202410
October 202413
September 202411
August 202410
July 202413
June 202432
May 202417
April 202417
March 202412

A total of 87 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 202512
December 20244
November 20244
October 202412
September 20248
August 20244
July 20244
June 202410
May 20243
April 202410
March 202410

A total of 207 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202511
January 20259
December 202411
November 202411
October 202423
September 202412
August 202421
July 202433
June 202438
May 202417
April 202416
March 20245

A total of 129 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202511
January 202510
December 202410
November 20245
October 202410
September 20248
August 20246
July 202413
June 202418
May 202412
April 202412
March 202414

A total of 62 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20255
December 20244
November 20246
October 20246
September 20244
August 20247
July 20246
June 20246
May 20245
April 20244
March 20244

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243

High Crime Locations Morley North in February 2025

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

1. Millshaw Road (Map)
Total42
Shoplifting29
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft3
Theft from the person3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total14
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
3. Oakwell Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs1
Other theft1
4. Margetson Road (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
5. Gildersome Spur (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Burglary1
Drugs1
6. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
7. Deanfield Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Bramleigh Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Asquith Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Corporation Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1

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