Crime in Morley South: statistics, rates and trends
3,039 crimes were recorded in Morley South in the 12 months to August 2026, 129.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Morley South at a glance
- Crime trends in Morley South
- Types of crime in Morley South
- Morley South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Morley South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Morley South
- Demographics of Morley South
- Questions about crime in Morley South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,166), shoplifting (420) and anti-social behaviour (287) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 680th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Morley South | Leeds | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 3,039 | 105,688 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 129.9 | 125.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 23,389 | 845,189 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Morley South peaked in the year to August 2022 (3,281 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (2,779). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 9%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 3,039 | 129.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,906 | 124.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 3,053 | 130.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,198 | 136.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,281 | 140.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 3,064 | 131.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,811 | 120.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 3,068 | 131.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,779 | 118.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 209 |
| July 2026 | 310 |
| June 2026 | 282 |
| May 2026 | 286 |
| April 2026 | 249 |
| March 2026 | 241 |
| February 2026 | 212 |
| January 2026 | 197 |
| December 2025 | 240 |
| November 2025 | 239 |
| October 2025 | 271 |
| September 2025 | 303 |
Compared with England and Wales, Morley South recorded notably more burglary (2.2 times the national rate), shoplifting (2.1 times the national rate) and other crime (94% above the national rate), and notably less drugs (24% below) and anti-social behaviour (20% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 38 to 58 and robbery rose from 42 to 59, while vehicle crime fell from 121 to 99.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,166 | 49.9 | 34.2 | +2% |
| Shoplifting | 420 | 18.0 | 8.5 | 0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 287 | 12.3 | 15.4 | +16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 232 | 9.9 | 6.7 | +8% |
| Public order | 232 | 9.9 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Burglary | 186 | 8.0 | 3.6 | +19% |
| Other theft | 147 | 6.3 | 6.4 | -10% |
| Vehicle crime | 99 | 4.2 | 5.0 | -18% |
| Other crime | 96 | 4.1 | 2.1 | +5% |
| Robbery | 59 | 2.5 | 1.4 | +40% |
| Drugs | 58 | 2.5 | 3.3 | +53% |
| Possession of weapons | 32 | 1.4 | 1.0 | +39% |
| Theft from the person | 18 | 0.8 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Morley South; the highest is Hunslet & Riverside (270.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Ardsley & Robin Hood (67.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Morley South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morley North | 2,731 | 110.7 | -15% |
| Ardsley & Robin Hood | 1,585 | 67.6 | -48% |
| Middleton Park | 4,634 | 149.7 | +15% |
| Beeston & Holbeck | 4,584 | 160.9 | +24% |
| Farnley & Wortley | 4,065 | 145.4 | +12% |
| Hunslet & Riverside | 8,791 | 270.3 | +108% |
| Armley | 4,849 | 194.1 | +49% |
| Pudsey | 3,008 | 113.0 | -13% |
The 10 locations below account for 30% of the crime recorded in Morley South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (274).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 274 |
| On or near Parking Area | 158 |
| On or near Nightclub | 116 |
| On or near Albion Street | 93 |
| On or near Bridge Street | 50 |
| On or near Trafalgar Gardens | 48 |
| On or near Henry Place | 47 |
| On or near Topcliffe Garth | 41 |
| On or near Troy Hill | 40 |
| On or near Vickers Street | 37 |
Of the 2,752 crimes in Morley South with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 287 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 978 | 35.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 953 | 34.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 335 | 12.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 187 | 6.8% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 94 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 87 | 3.2% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 50 | 1.8% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 26 | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 13 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Morley South has an estimated population of 23,389 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (5.4%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Morley South average decile 6.0 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Morley South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 64.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 25.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 23.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Morley South a safe place to live?
Morley South recorded 129.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 680th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Morley South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,166 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (420).
Is crime in Morley South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Morley South was up 5% on the year before: 3,039 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,906 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Morley South?
About 23,389 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Morley South?
Morley South 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.