Crime in Middleton Park: statistics, rates and trends
4,634 crimes were recorded in Middleton Park in the 12 months to August 2026, 149.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Middleton Park at a glance
- Crime trends in Middleton Park
- Types of crime in Middleton Park
- Middleton Park compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Middleton Park
- What happened after crimes were reported in Middleton Park
- Demographics of Middleton Park
- Questions about crime in Middleton Park
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,980), anti-social behaviour (623) and criminal damage and arson (462) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 441st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Middleton Park | Leeds | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 4,634 | 105,688 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 149.7 | 125.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 30,963 | 845,189 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Middleton Park peaked in the year to August 2021 (5,736 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (4,586). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 9%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 4,634 | 149.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 4,586 | 148.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 5,114 | 165.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 5,404 | 174.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 5,121 | 165.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 5,736 | 185.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 5,221 | 168.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 5,108 | 165.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 5,067 | 163.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 341 |
| July 2026 | 376 |
| June 2026 | 448 |
| May 2026 | 374 |
| April 2026 | 344 |
| March 2026 | 468 |
| February 2026 | 360 |
| January 2026 | 343 |
| December 2025 | 327 |
| November 2025 | 431 |
| October 2025 | 443 |
| September 2025 | 379 |
Compared with England and Wales, Middleton Park recorded notably more other crime (2.5 times the national rate), criminal damage and arson (2.2 times the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (87% above the national rate), and notably less theft from the person (48% below). On the year before, robbery rose from 40 to 77 and criminal damage and arson rose from 353 to 462, while public order fell from 392 to 313.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,980 | 63.9 | 34.2 | -9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 623 | 20.1 | 15.4 | +30% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 462 | 14.9 | 6.7 | +31% |
| Public order | 313 | 10.1 | 6.7 | -20% |
| Shoplifting | 240 | 7.8 | 8.5 | -3% |
| Other theft | 227 | 7.3 | 6.4 | +2% |
| Burglary | 171 | 5.5 | 3.6 | +28% |
| Other crime | 166 | 5.4 | 2.1 | +1% |
| Vehicle crime | 152 | 4.9 | 5.0 | -11% |
| Drugs | 128 | 4.1 | 3.3 | +8% |
| Robbery | 77 | 2.5 | 1.4 | +92% |
| Possession of weapons | 50 | 1.6 | 1.0 | -9% |
| Theft from the person | 27 | 0.9 | 1.7 | +17% |
| Bicycle theft | 18 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Middleton Park; the highest is Little London & Woodhouse (351.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Ardsley & Robin Hood (67.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Middleton Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ardsley & Robin Hood | 1,585 | 67.6 | -55% |
| Beeston & Holbeck | 4,584 | 160.9 | +8% |
| Hunslet & Riverside | 8,791 | 270.3 | +81% |
| Rothwell | 1,943 | 91.2 | -39% |
| Morley South | 3,039 | 129.9 | -13% |
| Burmantofts & Richmond Hill | 4,536 | 162.0 | +8% |
| Morley North | 2,731 | 110.7 | -26% |
| Little London & Woodhouse | 12,817 | 351.4 | +135% |
The 10 locations below account for 19% of the crime recorded in Middleton Park over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Arthington View” (159).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Arthington View | 159 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 154 |
| On or near Dolphin Road | 103 |
| On or near Bodmin Approach | 82 |
| On or near Lanshaw Crescent | 73 |
| On or near Supermarket | 61 |
| On or near Winrose Garth | 61 |
| On or near Arthington Grove | 59 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 59 |
| On or near West Grange Fold | 55 |
Of the 4,011 crimes in Middleton Park with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 623 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,505 | 37.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,352 | 33.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 536 | 13.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 178 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 153 | 3.8% | 5.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 85 | 2.1% | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 77 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 50 | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 38 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 27 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Middleton Park has an estimated population of 30,963 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (37%, against 17%), more households without a car (36%, against 23%) and more residents with no qualifications (28%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Middleton Park average decile 2.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Middleton Park | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 15.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 21.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 27.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 36.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 47.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 37.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.5 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 48.9% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Middleton Park a safe place to live?
Middleton Park recorded 149.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 441st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Middleton Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,980 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (623).
Is crime in Middleton Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Middleton Park was up 1% on the year before: 4,634 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 4,586 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Middleton Park?
About 30,963 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Middleton Park?
Middleton Park is policed by West Yorkshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.