WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: West Yorkshire Police Police

Crime in morley north, leeds

Comprehensive safety analysis for morley north, localized within leeds.

Total Crimes

215
trending_up +13.8% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

69.27per 1k
trending_down -0.6% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

23,304

12-Month Crime Trend

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences71
Shoplifting31
Burglary21
Anti-social Behaviour20
Criminal Damage & Arson13
Other Crime13
Vehicle Crime12
Public Order12
Other Theft12
Drug Offences3
Bicycle Theft2
Theft from Person2
Robbery2
Weapons Possession1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Millshaw Road Map
Shoplifting: 17Violence and sexual offences: 9Other crime: 7
43
On or near Supermarket Map
Shoplifting: 6Burglary: 3
9
On or near Margetson Road Map
Shoplifting: 3Robbery: 1Public order: 1
5
On or near Church Avenue Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Criminal damage and arson: 1
4
On or near Hepworth Avenue Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Other theft: 1
4
On or near Gildersome Spur Map
Burglary: 2Vehicle crime: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1
4
On or near Petrol Station Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3
3
On or near Petrol Station Map
Shoplifting: 2Other crime: 1
3
On or near Harwill Rise Map
Public order: 3
3
On or near Wakefield Road Map
Other crime: 1Shoplifting: 1
2

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Local Rank

#17safest in leeds

National Safety

Top 20%Riskiest

City Average

118.6per 1k

Local Policing

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Local Priorities

Bramley Ward Area

  • To disrupt and deter anti-social behaviour in the ward. Officers will be conducting regular high visibility patrols in the area and will engage with attendees where possible, utilizing a multi-agency approach to help divert offending and offenders.
     
  • To deal with on-going street level drug dealing. We will action and develop community-based intelligence to deter and disrupt offending. Please ring 101 or Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111 or www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
     
  • To target Anti-Social Vehicle use, including quads and off-road bikes, speeding and inconsiderate parking in and around identified hot spot areas within the Bramley area. Deployments are community intelligence driven. Positive action will be taken where possible regarding driving offences and high visibility officers will be utilised.
     
  • To tackle residential burglary. Officers will review offences and ensure all lines of enquiry are exhausted. Where necessary, victims will be referred to the area's crime prevention officer for support.

Issued: 27 Mar 2026

Status Update

  • The neighbourhood policing team have observed an increase in the amount of nuisance/begging at Bramley Shopping Centre and are working with partner agencies to tackle the issue.
     
  • The neighbourhood policing continue to develop information relating to drug dealing. Where possible, officers will apply to the court for warrants.
     
  • The neighbourhood policing team welcome reports relating to speeding and the anti-social use of vehicles.
     
  • 11 residential burglary offences have been recorded during the last month. 0 suspects have been identified. 3 offences remain under investigation. 
     

Actioned: 27 Mar 2026

Farnley and Wortley Ward Areas

  • To tackle anti-social behaviour in the ward. Increasing visible Police patrols and working with partners at LASBT to utilise anti-social legislation. We will also work alongside Youth Services to support changes and diversionary activities with youths.
     
  • To deal with on-going street level drug dealing. We will action and develop community-based intelligence to deter and disrupt offending. Please ring 101 or Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111 / www.crimestoppers-uk.org
     
  • To promote Road Safety relating to the anti-social use of cars and motor bikes in the area by Conducting Road Safety Operations with partners at Operational Support and DVLA and VOSA using legislation to tackle Anti-social driving.
     
  • To improve community engagement within the ward. Working with community partners to reach out to different communities. In 2025 we plan to conduct regular contact points, covering both sides of the Farnley and Wortley ward.

Issued: 27 Mar 2026

Status Update

  • 16 reports relating to anti-social behaviour have been made during the last month. Four were reported for Butt Lane. Others were all reasonably widespread across the ward.
     
  • The neighbourhood policing team continue to develop information relating to drug dealing. Where possible, officers will apply to the court for warrants.
     
  • The neighbourhood policing team have given 20 traffic tickets during the last month. They have seized one vehicle.
     
  • The neighbourhood policing team continue to host contact points and PACT meetings in the ward. Please see the meeting and events pages for more details.

Actioned: 27 Mar 2026

Kirkstall Ward Area

  • To tackle theft of motor vehicles, including motorcycles and associated burglary offences in the area by proactively targeting offenders and conducting high visibility patrols in the area. This will be supported by the provision of education for residents, limiting the offenders opportunity to commit the offences.
     
  • To reduce and prevent the antisocial use of motorcycle and related crime. NPT are working with partners to reduce access to land and routes. In addition, police will conduct operations and actively target repeat offenders using road traffic law and seizures.
     
  • To tackle theft from shop, particularly around Kirkstall Bridge Shopping Park, Savins Mill Way, and other heavily affected businesses in the Kirkstall ward.  We will conduct high visibility patrols and increase communication with the stores and "Businesses Against Crime In Leeds" (BACIL). In addition, police will utilise powers to actively prevent repeat offenders from attending the area, adopting injunctions and criminal behaviour orders.

Issued: 27 Mar 2026

Status Update

  • Three theft of motor vehicle offences have been recorded during the last month. No suspects have been identified. One offence remains under investigation.
     
  • Two reports relating to nuisance motorcycles have been made during the last month. This number is expected to rise as the weather improves. The neighbourhood policing and off road bike team will continue to monitor the issue and deploy to hotspot areas.
     
  • 22 shoplifting offences have been recorded during the last month. Five suspects have been identified and one suspect has been charged. 11 offences remain under investigation.
     

Actioned: 27 Mar 2026

Calverley and Farsley Ward Areas

  • To target the use of anti-social, off-road motorcycles and quad bikes in Calverley and Ravenscliffe Woods, by working in Partnership with Bradford East NPT, Operation Steerside & Leeds Off Road Bike Team. Officers will utilise Anti-Social Behaviour and Road Traffic legislation in a zero-tolerance enforcement style.
     
  • To promote Road Safety relating to the anti-social use of cars and motor bikes in the area by Conducting Road Safety Operations with partners at Operational Support and DVLA and VOSA using legislation to tackle Anti-social driving.
     
  • To tackle antisocial use of fireworks in the ward. This can be targeted not only by high visibility patrols but also by deploying additional police powers to prevent this behaviour. We will work alongside partner agencies to take appropriate action against those continuously causing issues.

Issued: 27 Mar 2026

Status Update

  • 11 reports relating to nuisance motorcycles have been made during the last month, five of which were reported for Carr Hill Drive. This number is expected to rise as the weather improves. The neighbourhood policing and off road bike team will continue to monitor the issue and deploy to hotspot areas.
     
  • Two traffic tickets have been given by the neighbourhood policing team during the last month. The neighbourhood policing team welcome reports relating to speeding and the anti-social use of vehicles.
     
  • Reports relating to the anti-social use of fireworks have reduced drastically over the last few months. The neighbourhood policing team will continue to work with neighbouring NPTs and partners to tackle the issue.
     

Actioned: 27 Mar 2026

Armley Ward Area

  • Tackle anti-social behaviour on Town Street. Increasing visible Police patrols and working with partners at LASBT to reinforce ASB Legislation. To work with Street Outreach and addiction services to support change. We will also work alongside Youth Services to support changes and diversionary activities with youths.
     
  • To deal with on-going street level drug dealing. We will action and develop community-based intelligence to deter and disrupt offending. Please ring 101 or Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111 or www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
     
  • To promote Road Safety relating to the anti-social use of cars and motor bikes in the area by Conducting Road Safety Operations with partners at Operational Support and DVLA and VOSA using legislation to tackle Anti-social driving.

Issued: 27 Mar 2026

Status Update

  • The neighbourhood policing team continue to provide a visible presence on Town Street and engage with retailers and members of the public.
     
  • The neighbourhood policing team continue to develop information relating to drug dealing. Where possible, officers will apply to the court for warrants.
     
  • During the last month officers have seized 1 vehicle for document offences, and have served 2 section 59 warnings to drivers driving in an anti-social manner.
     

Actioned: 27 Mar 2026

Engagement Events

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9:00 AM — 11:30 AM

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Tiny Tea Room, Calverley Bridge, Leeds

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