Crime in Moortown: statistics, rates and trends
1,277 crimes were recorded in Moortown in the 12 months to August 2026, 59.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 13% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (498), shoplifting (127) and burglary (119) made up 58% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,654th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Moortown | Leeds | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,277 | 105,688 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 59.0 | 125.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 21,650 | 845,189 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Moortown peaked in the year to August 2019 (1,528 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (1,233). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 16%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,277 | 59.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,473 | 68.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,473 | 68.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,363 | 63.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,420 | 65.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,233 | 57.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,430 | 66.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,528 | 70.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,515 | 70.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 118 |
| July 2026 | 81 |
| June 2026 | 96 |
| May 2026 | 119 |
| April 2026 | 109 |
| March 2026 | 113 |
| February 2026 | 74 |
| January 2026 | 145 |
| December 2025 | 115 |
| November 2025 | 102 |
| October 2025 | 97 |
| September 2025 | 108 |
Compared with England and Wales, Moortown recorded notably more burglary (55% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (70% below) and criminal damage and arson (57% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 22 to 42 and shoplifting rose from 89 to 127, while vehicle crime fell from 129 to 47 and criminal damage and arson fell from 85 to 63.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 498 | 23.0 | 34.2 | -16% |
| Shoplifting | 127 | 5.9 | 8.5 | +43% |
| Burglary | 119 | 5.5 | 3.6 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 101 | 4.7 | 15.4 | -3% |
| Other theft | 100 | 4.6 | 6.4 | -9% |
| Public order | 89 | 4.1 | 6.7 | -25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 63 | 2.9 | 6.7 | -26% |
| Vehicle crime | 47 | 2.2 | 5.0 | -64% |
| Other crime | 46 | 2.1 | 2.1 | -6% |
| Drugs | 42 | 1.9 | 3.3 | +91% |
| Robbery | 23 | 1.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Moortown.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Moortown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alwoodley | 1,633 | 66.0 | +12% |
| Chapel Allerton | 3,107 | 124.0 | +110% |
| Roundhay | 1,959 | 77.3 | +31% |
| Headingley & Hyde Park | 2,893 | 87.1 | +48% |
| Weetwood | 1,870 | 79.4 | +35% |
| Little London & Woodhouse | 12,817 | 351.4 | +496% |
| Gipton & Harehills | 5,743 | 169.8 | +188% |
| Kirkstall | 2,765 | 131.0 | +122% |
The 10 locations below account for 31% of the crime recorded in Moortown over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Kings Croft Gardens” (104).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Kings Croft Gardens | 104 |
| On or near Leafield Drive | 47 |
| On or near Broomhill Crescent | 46 |
| On or near Brackenhurst Drive | 34 |
| On or near Carr Manor Drive | 34 |
| On or near Supermarket | 28 |
| On or near Queenshill Approach | 25 |
| On or near Queenshill Drive | 25 |
| On or near Bentcliffe Grove | 24 |
| On or near Stonegate Walk | 24 |
Of the 1,176 crimes in Moortown with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 101 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 424 | 36.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 422 | 35.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 120 | 10.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 65 | 5.5% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 42 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 29 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 24 | 2.0% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 21 | 1.8% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Moortown has an estimated population of 21,650 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (50%, against 34%), less social housing (12%, against 17%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (14%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Moortown average decile 8.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Moortown | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 49.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 7.7% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Moortown a safe place to live?
Moortown recorded 59.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,654th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary.
What is the most common crime in Moortown?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 498 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (127).
Is crime in Moortown going up or down?
Recorded crime in Moortown was down 13% on the year before: 1,277 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,473 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Moortown?
About 21,650 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Moortown?
Moortown 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.