Crime in Temple Newsam: statistics, rates and trends
3,095 crimes were recorded in Temple Newsam in the 12 months to July 2026, 137.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Temple Newsam at a glance
- Crime trends in Temple Newsam
- Types of crime in Temple Newsam
- Temple Newsam compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Temple Newsam
- What happened after crimes were reported in Temple Newsam
- Population and deprivation in Temple Newsam
- Questions about crime in Temple Newsam
- About this data
3,095 crimes were recorded in Temple Newsam in the 12 months to July 2026, 137.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,057 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Temple Newsam has the 559th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Temple Newsam | Leeds | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 3,095 | 106,410 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 137.9 | 125.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 22,448 | 845,189 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Temple Newsam was highest in the year to July 2022 (3,940 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (3,036). 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 | 3,095 | 137.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 3,036 | 135.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 3,317 | 147.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 3,800 | 169.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 3,940 | 175.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 3,605 | 160.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 3,218 | 143.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 3,498 | 155.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 3,168 | 141.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 260 |
| June 2026 | 266 |
| May 2026 | 276 |
| April 2026 | 245 |
| March 2026 | 271 |
| February 2026 | 218 |
| January 2026 | 256 |
| December 2025 | 259 |
| November 2025 | 258 |
| October 2025 | 271 |
| September 2025 | 279 |
| August 2025 | 236 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Temple Newsam 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, anti-social behaviour, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in robbery (+27%) and drugs (+25%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-70%) and shoplifting (-14%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,057 | 47.1 | 1.38 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 464 | 20.7 | 1.35 | +22% |
| Shoplifting | 327 | 14.6 | 1.76 | -14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 226 | 10.1 | 1.48 | -4% |
| Public order | 203 | 9.0 | 1.36 | -2% |
| Burglary | 190 | 8.5 | 2.39 | -5% |
| Vehicle crime | 184 | 8.2 | 1.66 | +17% |
| Other theft | 177 | 7.9 | 1.23 | -6% |
| Other crime | 79 | 3.5 | 1.67 | +3% |
| Drugs | 64 | 2.9 | 0.87 | +25% |
| Robbery | 57 | 2.5 | 1.88 | +27% |
| Bicycle theft | 24 | 1.1 | 1.30 | +20% |
| Possession of weapons | 24 | 1.1 | 1.10 | +9% |
| Theft from the person | 19 | 0.8 | 0.50 | -70% |
Violence and sexual offences in Temple Newsam
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Temple Newsam recorded 1,057 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (47.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 34.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Temple Newsam
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Temple Newsam recorded 464 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 15.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Temple Newsam
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Temple Newsam recorded 327 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 10.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Temple Newsam
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Temple Newsam recorded 226 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Temple Newsam
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Temple Newsam recorded 203 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Temple Newsam
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Temple Newsam recorded 190 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Temple Newsam
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Temple Newsam recorded 184 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Temple Newsam
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Temple Newsam recorded 177 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Temple Newsam
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Temple Newsam recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Temple Newsam
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Temple Newsam recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Temple Newsam
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Temple Newsam recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Temple Newsam
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Temple Newsam recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Temple Newsam
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Temple Newsam recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Temple Newsam
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Temple Newsam recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 70% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Temple Newsam, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Temple Newsam.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Temple Newsam |
|---|---|---|---|
| Killingbeck & Seacroft | 4,657 | 159.0 | +15% |
| Cross Gates & Whinmoor | 3,131 | 122.9 | -11% |
| Burmantofts & Richmond Hill | 4,588 | 163.9 | +19% |
| Gipton & Harehills | 5,868 | 173.5 | +26% |
| Rothwell | 1,976 | 92.7 | -33% |
| Roundhay | 1,937 | 76.4 | -45% |
| Garforth & Swillington | 1,491 | 71.3 | -48% |
| Hunslet & Riverside | 8,834 | 271.6 | +97% |
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 Temple Newsam over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 140 |
| On or near Thorpe Park Approach | 105 |
| On or near Wykebeck Place | 94 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 92 |
| On or near Park Approach | 85 |
| On or near Northwood Gardens | 73 |
| On or near Supermarket | 57 |
| On or near Lakeside Way | 57 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 54 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 53 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Temple Newsam 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 | 1,087 | 35.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 845 | 27.3% |
| Not recorded | 464 | 15.0% |
| Under investigation | 285 | 9.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 137 | 4.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 92 | 3.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 68 | 2.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 43 | 1.4% |
| Local resolution | 25 | 0.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 24 | 0.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.3% |
Temple Newsam has an estimated population of 22,448. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Temple Newsam sits in decile 5.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Temple Newsam |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.5% |
| Social rented homes | 21.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 32.1% |
Is Temple Newsam a safe place to live?
Temple Newsam recorded 137.9 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 Temple Newsam?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,057 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (464).
Is crime in Temple Newsam going up or down?
Recorded crime in Temple Newsam was up 2% on the year before: 3,095 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 3,036 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Temple Newsam?
Temple Newsam 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 Temple Newsam. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.