Crime in Morley North: statistics, rates and trends
2,734 crimes were recorded in Morley North in the 12 months to July 2026, 110.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Morley North at a glance
- Crime trends in Morley North
- Types of crime in Morley North
- Morley North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Morley North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Morley North
- Population and deprivation in Morley North
- Questions about crime in Morley North
- About this data
2,734 crimes were recorded in Morley North in the 12 months to July 2026, 110.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 866 reports (32% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Morley North has the 996th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Morley North | Leeds | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,734 | 106,410 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 110.8 | 125.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 24,670 | 845,189 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Morley North was highest in the year to July 2023 (3,224 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (2,605). Over the whole period it fell 2%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 2,734 | 110.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,605 | 105.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,810 | 113.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 3,224 | 130.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 3,117 | 126.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,999 | 121.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,939 | 119.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,815 | 114.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,791 | 113.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 223 |
| June 2026 | 217 |
| May 2026 | 244 |
| April 2026 | 243 |
| March 2026 | 215 |
| February 2026 | 189 |
| January 2026 | 221 |
| December 2025 | 229 |
| November 2025 | 229 |
| October 2025 | 242 |
| September 2025 | 238 |
| August 2025 | 244 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Morley North over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting, other theft, burglary.
The largest increases were in burglary (+50%) and criminal damage and arson (+29%). The largest falls were in possession of weapons (-23%) and drugs (-21%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 866 | 35.1 | 1.03 | -8% |
| Shoplifting | 556 | 22.5 | 2.72 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 256 | 10.4 | 0.68 | +20% |
| Other theft | 209 | 8.5 | 1.32 | +11% |
| Public order | 192 | 7.8 | 1.17 | +1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 184 | 7.5 | 1.10 | +29% |
| Burglary | 165 | 6.7 | 1.89 | +50% |
| Vehicle crime | 108 | 4.4 | 0.89 | -8% |
| Other crime | 93 | 3.8 | 1.79 | +8% |
| Drugs | 46 | 1.9 | 0.57 | -21% |
| Robbery | 22 | 0.9 | 0.66 | -4% |
| Possession of weapons | 17 | 0.7 | 0.71 | -23% |
| Theft from the person | 14 | 0.6 | 0.34 | -26% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.2 | 0.30 | -33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Morley North
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Morley North recorded 866 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (35.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 31.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Morley North
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Morley North recorded 556 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 20.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Morley North
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Morley North recorded 256 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Morley North
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Morley North recorded 209 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Morley North
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Morley North recorded 192 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Morley North
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Morley North recorded 184 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Morley North
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Morley North recorded 165 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Morley North
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Morley North recorded 108 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Morley North
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Morley North recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Morley North
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Morley North recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Morley North
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Morley North recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Morley North
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Morley North recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Morley North
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Morley North recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Morley North
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Morley North recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Morley North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Morley North.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Morley North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morley South | 3,082 | 131.8 | +19% |
| Farnley & Wortley | 4,040 | 144.5 | +30% |
| Beeston & Holbeck | 4,596 | 161.4 | +46% |
| Pudsey | 3,060 | 115.0 | +4% |
| Armley | 4,943 | 197.9 | +79% |
| Middleton Park | 4,727 | 152.7 | +38% |
| Hunslet & Riverside | 8,834 | 271.6 | +145% |
| Ardsley & Robin Hood | 1,625 | 69.3 | -37% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Morley North over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Millshaw Road | 660 |
| On or near Margetson Road | 103 |
| On or near Supermarket | 94 |
| On or near Parking Area | 93 |
| On or near Wakefield Road | 73 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 71 |
| On or near Hepworth Avenue | 52 |
| On or near Corporation Street | 52 |
| On or near Asquith Drive | 33 |
| On or near Oakwell Road | 33 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Morley North over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 935 | 34.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 777 | 28.4% |
| Under investigation | 273 | 10.0% |
| Not recorded | 256 | 9.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 148 | 5.4% |
| Local resolution | 108 | 4.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 81 | 3.0% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 64 | 2.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 54 | 2.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 19 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.2% |
Morley North has an estimated population of 24,670. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Morley North sits in decile 6.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Morley North |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.7% |
| Private rented homes | 15.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.9 |
Is Morley North a safe place to live?
Morley North recorded 110.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Morley North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 866 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (556).
Is crime in Morley North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Morley North was up 5% on the year before: 2,734 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,605 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Morley North?
Morley North is policed by West Yorkshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Morley North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.