Crime Rate in Temple Newsam: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Temple Newsam

The total recorded crimes in Temple Newsam, Leeds, UK in February 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (64) incidents (-23.81% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (39) incidents (-4.88% decrease)
  • Burglary: (20) incidents (42.86% increase)
Temple Newsam Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stile Hill Way with total crimes: 11
  • Wykebeck Place with total crimes: 11
  • Thorpe Park Approach with total crimes: 10

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Temple Newsam has recorded 209 crimes with crime rate of 5.56 ranking 16th 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.

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
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
Morley North180 193,018 173,053 18
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

Temple Newsam 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 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.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (188 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (114 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (94 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (40 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (74 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (22 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (91 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (49 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1086 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 90.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 188 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202564
January 202584
December 202478
November 202475
October 202490
September 202471
August 202476
July 2024101
June 2024188
May 202494
April 202474
March 202491

A total of 186 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202520
January 202514
December 202425
November 202413
October 202421
September 202428
August 202413
July 20247
June 202422
May 20244
April 20248
March 202411

A total of 217 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 202512
December 202415
November 202411
October 202411
September 202418
August 202411
July 202423
June 202426
May 202418
April 202415
March 202449

A total of 450 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202520
January 202521
December 202418
November 202424
October 202432
September 202433
August 202448
July 202455
June 2024114
May 202440
April 202421
March 202424

A total of 438 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202539
January 202541
December 202428
November 202449
October 202441
September 202426
August 202432
July 202440
June 202446
May 202431
April 202418
March 202447

A total of 225 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202516
January 202512
December 202417
November 202411
October 202415
September 202413
August 202410
July 202419
June 202442
May 202438
April 202413
March 202419

A total of 34 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243
July 20246
June 20246
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243

A total of 54 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20256
December 20244
November 20245
October 20241
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 20248
May 20245
April 20245
March 20246

A total of 271 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202515
January 202510
December 202410
November 202426
October 202424
September 202419
August 202423
July 202427
June 202444
May 202428
April 202421
March 202424

A total of 46 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 92 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20258
December 20246
November 20247
October 20245
September 20247
August 20248
July 20248
June 202412
May 20247
April 20244
March 202416

A total of 277 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202512
January 202520
December 202421
November 202412
October 202425
September 202421
August 202422
July 202421
June 202450
May 202416
April 202422
March 202435

A total of 28 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 202410
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 51 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 202410
May 202423
April 20242
March 20242

High Crime Locations Temple Newsam in February 2025

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

1. Stile Hill Way (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Wykebeck Place (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting8
Public order2
Robbery1
3. Thorpe Park Approach (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting5
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Robbery1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
5. Park Approach (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Robbery2
Public order1
7. Hunters Way (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting7
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Robbery2
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
Other theft1
9. Northwood Gardens (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
10. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1

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