Crime Rate in Temple Newsam: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Temple Newsam

The total recorded crimes in Temple Newsam, Leeds, UK in May 2025 are around 368 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Temple Newsam crime rate of 9.78 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (114) incidents (52.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (45) incidents (32.35% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (44) incidents (4300.00% increase)
Temple Newsam Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 44
  • The Avenue with total crimes: 37
  • Thorpe Park Approach with total crimes: 12

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 May 2025 the Temple Newsam has recorded 368 crimes with crime rate of 9.78 ranking 10th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Temple Newsam)CrimesRank (Temple Newsam)CrimesRank (Temple Newsam)
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
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
Morley North212 193,018 173,053 18
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

Temple Newsam Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 101 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 195 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202522
March 202513
February 202520
January 202514
December 202425
November 202413
October 202421
September 202428
August 202413
July 20247

A total of 72 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 171 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202536
April 202516
March 20256
February 202516
January 202512
December 202417
November 202411
October 202415
September 202413
August 202410
July 202419

A total of 914 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 83.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025114
April 202575
March 202586
February 202564
January 202584
December 202478
November 202475
October 202490
September 202471
August 202476
July 2024101

A total of 49 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 204 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202513
March 202525
February 202515
January 202510
December 202410
November 202426
October 202424
September 202419
August 202423
July 202427

A total of 372 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.82 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202526
March 202523
February 202539
January 202541
December 202428
November 202449
October 202441
September 202426
August 202432
July 202440

A total of 366 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202545
April 202534
March 202536
February 202520
January 202521
December 202418
November 202424
October 202432
September 202433
August 202448
July 202455

A total of 219 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.91 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

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

A total of 155 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202512
March 202516
February 20258
January 202512
December 202415
November 202411
October 202411
September 202418
August 202411
July 202423

A total of 60 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202544
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243
July 20246

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243

A total of 40 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Temple Newsam in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total44
Theft from the person18
Anti-social behaviour13
Other theft7
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
2. The Avenue (Map)
Total37
Theft from the person22
Other theft7
Drugs6
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Thorpe Park Approach (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Wykebeck Place (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting8
Other theft1
Robbery1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total8
Other theft5
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Bowland Close (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Templegate Crescent (Map)
Total6
Theft from the person4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
8. Rathmell Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
9. Ingleton Drive (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other crime1
10. Green Pasture Close (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1

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