Crime Rate in Temple Newsam: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Temple Newsam

The total recorded crimes in Temple Newsam, Leeds, UK in July 2025 are around 209 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Temple Newsam crime rate of 5.56 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 Temple Newsam, encompassing approximately 37,623 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (96) incidents (-1.03% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (18) incidents (-5.26% decrease)
Temple Newsam Crime Hotspots

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

  • Thorpe Park Approach with total crimes: 8
  • Aire Valley Drive with total crimes: 8
  • Hunters Way with total crimes: 7

How safe is Temple Newsam?

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

  • Relative to Leeds:

    • In 2024, Temple Newsam demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Leeds average, with 3504 crimes compared to 4001.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Temple Newsam witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 32 other areas in the Leeds.

    • In 2023, Temple Newsam had fewer crimes than the Leeds average, with 3,425 crimes compared to 3,906. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Temple Newsam witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 32 other areas in the Leeds.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Temple Newsam Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Temple Newsam has recorded 209 crimes with crime rate of 5.56 ranking 19th out of 32 in the Leeds, UK

In 2024, the total Temple Newsam crimes were 3,504. The crime rate of Temple Newsam in 2024 was 93.13 (year) or 7.76 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Leeds.

In 2023, the total crimes in Temple Newsam were around 3,425 crimes with yearly crime rate of 91.03 (year) or 7.59 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Leeds.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Temple Newsam)CrimesRank (Temple Newsam)CrimesRank (Temple Newsam)
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
Headingley & Hyde Park242 163,623 123,182 16
Pudsey310 123,544 133,406 13
Morley South276 133,133 163,304 14
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

Temple Newsam 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 96 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (97 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (49 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (114 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (45 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (75 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (34 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (86 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 64 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 39 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (84 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (41 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 78 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (75 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (49 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (90 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (41 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 Anti-social behaviour (33 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (76 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (48 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1006 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 83.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202596
June 202597
May 2025114
April 202575
March 202586
February 202564
January 202584
December 202478
November 202475
October 202490
September 202471
August 202476

A total of 157 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202515
May 202518
April 202512
March 202516
February 20258
January 202512
December 202415
November 202411
October 202411
September 202418
August 202411

A total of 381 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202534
May 202527
April 202526
March 202523
February 202539
January 202541
December 202428
November 202449
October 202441
September 202426
August 202432

A total of 188 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202523
May 202536
April 202516
March 20256
February 202516
January 202512
December 202417
November 202411
October 202415
September 202413
August 202410

A total of 235 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202519
May 202527
April 202519
March 202519
February 202512
January 202520
December 202421
November 202412
October 202425
September 202421
August 202422

A total of 208 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202522
May 202512
April 202513
March 202525
February 202515
January 202510
December 202410
November 202426
October 202424
September 202419
August 202423

A total of 381 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202549
May 202545
April 202534
March 202536
February 202520
January 202521
December 202418
November 202424
October 202432
September 202433
August 202448

A total of 77 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20255
May 20259
April 20255
March 20255
February 20254
January 20258
December 20246
November 20247
October 20245
September 20247
August 20248

A total of 201 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20258
May 202519
April 202522
March 202513
February 202520
January 202514
December 202425
November 202413
October 202421
September 202428
August 202413

A total of 64 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 202544
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 45 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20256
January 202511
December 20242
November 20246
October 20241
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 51 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 202512
April 20255
March 20252
February 20252
January 20256
December 20244
November 20245
October 20241
September 20245
August 20243

High Crime Locations Temple Newsam in July 2025

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

1. Thorpe Park Approach (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Public order2
Other crime1
2. Aire Valley Drive (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Hunters Way (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
4. Leeds Skelton Lake Services (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime2
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Lakeside Way (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Public order1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Rookwood Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
10. Neville Row (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1

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