Crime in Temple Newsam: statistics, rates and trends
3,091 crimes were recorded in Temple Newsam in the 12 months to August 2026, 137.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Temple Newsam
- Questions about crime in Temple Newsam
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,042), anti-social behaviour (458) and shoplifting (324) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 561st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Temple Newsam | Leeds | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 3,091 | 105,688 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 137.7 | 125.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 22,448 | 845,189 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Temple Newsam peaked in the year to August 2022 (4,036 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (3,015). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 5%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 3,091 | 137.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 3,015 | 134.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 3,296 | 146.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,652 | 162.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 4,036 | 179.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 3,645 | 162.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,250 | 144.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 3,449 | 153.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 3,237 | 144.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 232 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Temple Newsam recorded notably more burglary (2.5 times the national rate), robbery (2.0 times the national rate) and shoplifting (71% above the national rate), and notably less theft from the person (47% below). On the year before, robbery rose from 44 to 62 and drugs rose from 52 to 65, while theft from the person fell from 62 to 20.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,042 | 46.4 | 34.2 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 458 | 20.4 | 15.4 | +24% |
| Shoplifting | 324 | 14.4 | 8.5 | -13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 240 | 10.7 | 6.7 | +8% |
| Burglary | 196 | 8.7 | 3.6 | -3% |
| Public order | 192 | 8.6 | 6.7 | -7% |
| Vehicle crime | 187 | 8.3 | 5.0 | +15% |
| Other theft | 182 | 8.1 | 6.4 | -4% |
| Other crime | 75 | 3.3 | 2.1 | -3% |
| Drugs | 65 | 2.9 | 3.3 | +25% |
| Robbery | 62 | 2.8 | 1.4 | +41% |
| Bicycle theft | 27 | 1.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 21 | 0.9 | 1.0 | -9% |
| Theft from the person | 20 | 0.9 | 1.7 | -68% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Temple Newsam; the highest is Hunslet & Riverside (270.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Garforth & Swillington (70.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Temple Newsam |
|---|---|---|---|
| Killingbeck & Seacroft | 4,626 | 158.0 | +15% |
| Cross Gates & Whinmoor | 3,061 | 120.1 | -13% |
| Burmantofts & Richmond Hill | 4,536 | 162.0 | +18% |
| Gipton & Harehills | 5,743 | 169.8 | +23% |
| Rothwell | 1,943 | 91.2 | -34% |
| Roundhay | 1,959 | 77.3 | -44% |
| Garforth & Swillington | 1,468 | 70.2 | -49% |
| Hunslet & Riverside | 8,791 | 270.3 | +96% |
The 10 locations below account for 26% of the crime recorded in Temple Newsam over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (129).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 129 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 105 |
| On or near Thorpe Park Approach | 105 |
| On or near Wykebeck Place | 87 |
| On or near Park Approach | 82 |
| On or near Northwood Gardens | 74 |
| On or near Lakeside Way | 62 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 57 |
| On or near Supermarket | 55 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 52 |
Of the 2,633 crimes in Temple Newsam with a recorded outcome, 42% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 458 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,103 | 41.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 835 | 31.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 269 | 10.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 143 | 5.4% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 92 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 78 | 3.0% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 43 | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 25 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 24 | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Temple Newsam has an estimated population of 22,448 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (12%, against 20%) and more social housing (21%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Temple Newsam average decile 5.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Temple Newsam | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 28.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 25.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 21.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 32.1% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Temple Newsam a safe place to live?
Temple Newsam recorded 137.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 561st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary and robbery.
What is the most common crime in Temple Newsam?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,042 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (458).
Is crime in Temple Newsam going up or down?
Recorded crime in Temple Newsam was up 3% on the year before: 3,091 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 3,015 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Temple Newsam?
About 22,448 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Temple Newsam?
Temple Newsam 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.