Crime in Morley South: statistics, rates and trends
3,082 crimes were recorded in Morley South in the 12 months to July 2026, 131.8 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 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
- Population and deprivation in Morley South
- Questions about crime in Morley South
- About this data
3,082 crimes were recorded in Morley South in the 12 months to July 2026, 131.8 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 1,190 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Morley South has the 650th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Morley South | Leeds | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 3,082 | 106,410 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 131.8 | 125.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 23,389 | 845,189 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Morley South was highest in the year to July 2022 (3,328 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (2,787). Over the whole period it rose 11%, 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 | 3,082 | 131.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,929 | 125.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 3,078 | 131.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 3,125 | 133.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 3,328 | 142.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 3,049 | 130.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,810 | 120.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 3,022 | 129.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,787 | 119.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 252 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Morley South 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 violence and sexual offences, shoplifting, public order.
The largest increases were in robbery (+49%) and drugs (+45%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-15%) and other theft (-13%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,190 | 50.9 | 1.49 | +4% |
| Shoplifting | 414 | 17.7 | 2.14 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 290 | 12.4 | 0.81 | +18% |
| Public order | 244 | 10.4 | 1.57 | +9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 228 | 9.7 | 1.44 | +2% |
| Burglary | 193 | 8.3 | 2.33 | +32% |
| Other theft | 148 | 6.3 | 0.99 | -13% |
| Vehicle crime | 103 | 4.4 | 0.89 | -15% |
| Other crime | 94 | 4.0 | 1.90 | +7% |
| Robbery | 61 | 2.6 | 1.93 | +49% |
| Drugs | 55 | 2.4 | 0.72 | +45% |
| Possession of weapons | 33 | 1.4 | 1.45 | +38% |
| Theft from the person | 20 | 0.9 | 0.51 | +54% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.4 | 0.47 | -10% |
Violence and sexual offences in Morley South
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Morley South recorded 1,190 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (50.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 38.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Morley South
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Morley South recorded 414 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 13.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Morley South
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Morley South recorded 290 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Morley South
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Morley South recorded 244 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Morley South
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Morley South recorded 228 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Morley South
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Morley South recorded 193 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Morley South
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Morley South recorded 148 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Morley South
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Morley South recorded 103 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 15% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Morley South
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Morley South recorded 94 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Morley South
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Morley South recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 49% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Morley South
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Morley South recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Morley South
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Morley South recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Morley South
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Morley South recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 54% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Morley South
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Morley South recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Morley South, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Morley South.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Morley South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morley North | 2,734 | 110.8 | -16% |
| Ardsley & Robin Hood | 1,625 | 69.3 | -47% |
| Middleton Park | 4,727 | 152.7 | +16% |
| Beeston & Holbeck | 4,596 | 161.4 | +22% |
| Farnley & Wortley | 4,040 | 144.5 | +10% |
| Hunslet & Riverside | 8,834 | 271.6 | +106% |
| Armley | 4,943 | 197.9 | +50% |
| Pudsey | 3,060 | 115.0 | -13% |
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 South over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 269 |
| On or near Parking Area | 167 |
| On or near Nightclub | 111 |
| On or near Albion Street | 93 |
| On or near Trafalgar Gardens | 53 |
| On or near Henry Place | 49 |
| On or near Troy Hill | 46 |
| On or near Bridge Street | 43 |
| On or near Topcliffe Garth | 42 |
| On or near Albert Drive | 37 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Morley South 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 977 | 31.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 974 | 31.6% |
| Under investigation | 352 | 11.4% |
| Not recorded | 290 | 9.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 194 | 6.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 105 | 3.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 82 | 2.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 46 | 1.5% |
| Local resolution | 24 | 0.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 12 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.2% |
Morley South has an estimated population of 23,389. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Morley South sits in decile 6.0, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Morley South |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.2% |
| Social rented homes | 13.9% |
| Private rented homes | 23.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.0 |
Is Morley South a safe place to live?
Morley South recorded 131.8 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 South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,190 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (414).
Is crime in Morley South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Morley South was up 5% on the year before: 3,082 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,929 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Morley South?
Morley South 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 South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.