Crime in Morley (Leeds): statistics, rates and trends
4,481 crimes were recorded in Morley (Leeds) in the 12 months to July 2026, 134.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Morley (Leeds) at a glance
- Crime trends in Morley (Leeds)
- Types of crime in Morley (Leeds)
- Morley (Leeds) compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Morley (Leeds)
- Streets with the most crime in Morley (Leeds)
- What happened after crimes were reported in Morley (Leeds)
- Population and deprivation in Morley (Leeds)
- Questions about crime in Morley (Leeds)
- About this data
4,481 crimes were recorded in Morley (Leeds) in the 12 months to July 2026, 134.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,611 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Morley (Leeds) has the 104th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Morley (Leeds) | Leeds | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 4,481 | 106,410 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 134.6 | 125.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 33,291 | 845,189 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Morley (Leeds) was highest in the year to July 2022 (5,033 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (4,144). Over the whole period it rose 8%, 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 | 4,481 | 134.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 4,323 | 129.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 4,623 | 138.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 4,888 | 146.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 5,033 | 151.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 4,629 | 139.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 4,388 | 131.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 4,553 | 136.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 4,144 | 124.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 413 |
| June 2026 | 385 |
| May 2026 | 405 |
| April 2026 | 368 |
| March 2026 | 345 |
| February 2026 | 299 |
| January 2026 | 322 |
| December 2025 | 361 |
| November 2025 | 368 |
| October 2025 | 418 |
| September 2025 | 423 |
| August 2025 | 374 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Morley (Leeds) 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 burglary (+46%) and possession of weapons (+35%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,611 | 48.4 | 1.41 | +2% |
| Shoplifting | 818 | 24.6 | 2.97 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 378 | 11.4 | 0.74 | +17% |
| Public order | 318 | 9.6 | 1.44 | -3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 298 | 9.0 | 1.32 | +7% |
| Burglary | 271 | 8.1 | 2.30 | +46% |
| Other theft | 261 | 7.8 | 1.23 | -3% |
| Vehicle crime | 164 | 4.9 | 1.00 | -4% |
| Other crime | 134 | 4.0 | 1.91 | +5% |
| Drugs | 71 | 2.1 | 0.65 | +8% |
| Robbery | 71 | 2.1 | 1.58 | +27% |
| Possession of weapons | 42 | 1.3 | 1.30 | +35% |
| Theft from the person | 31 | 0.9 | 0.55 | +15% |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 0.4 | 0.47 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Morley (Leeds)
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Morley (Leeds) recorded 1,611 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (48.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 36.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Morley (Leeds)
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Morley (Leeds) recorded 818 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 18.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Morley (Leeds)
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Morley (Leeds) recorded 378 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Morley (Leeds)
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Morley (Leeds) recorded 318 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Morley (Leeds)
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Morley (Leeds) recorded 298 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Morley (Leeds)
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Morley (Leeds) recorded 271 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Morley (Leeds)
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Morley (Leeds) recorded 261 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Morley (Leeds)
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Morley (Leeds) recorded 164 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Morley (Leeds)
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Morley (Leeds) recorded 134 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 5% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Morley (Leeds)
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Morley (Leeds) recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Morley (Leeds)
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Morley (Leeds) recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Morley (Leeds)
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Morley (Leeds) recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Morley (Leeds)
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Morley (Leeds) recorded 31 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 15% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Morley (Leeds)
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Morley (Leeds) recorded 13 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Morley (Leeds), for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Morley (Leeds).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Morley (Leeds) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gildersome | 592 | 94.6 | -30% |
| East Ardsley | 1,162 | 80.5 | -40% |
| Batley | 4,826 | 113.2 | -16% |
| Gomersal and Birkenshaw | 1,193 | 74.0 | -45% |
| Heckmondwike | 1,143 | 96.1 | -29% |
| Dewsbury | 8,318 | 127.0 | -6% |
| Ossett | 1,580 | 74.9 | -44% |
| Leeds | 82,589 | 147.3 | +9% |
2 areas within Morley (Leeds), ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Morley South had the highest rate (131.8 per 1,000) and Morley North the lowest (110.8). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morley South | Neighbourhood | 23,389 | 3,082 | 131.8 |
| Morley North | Neighbourhood | 24,670 | 2,734 | 110.8 |
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 (Leeds) over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Millshaw Road | 660 |
| On or near Supermarket | 269 |
| On or near Parking Area | 156 |
| On or near Nightclub | 111 |
| On or near Albion Street | 93 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 55 |
| On or near Trafalgar Gardens | 53 |
| On or near Corporation Street | 52 |
| On or near Hepworth Avenue | 52 |
| On or near Henry Place | 49 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Morley (Leeds) 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 | 1,454 | 32.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,385 | 30.9% |
| Under investigation | 487 | 10.9% |
| Not recorded | 378 | 8.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 256 | 5.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 138 | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 117 | 2.6% |
| Local resolution | 110 | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 92 | 2.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 28 | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 17 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.2% |
Morley (Leeds) has an estimated population of 33,291. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Morley (Leeds) sits in decile 6.2, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Morley (Leeds) |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.2% |
| Social rented homes | 13.5% |
| Private rented homes | 22.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.2 |
Is Morley (Leeds) a safe place to live?
Morley (Leeds) recorded 134.6 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 (Leeds)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,611 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (818).
Is crime in Morley (Leeds) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Morley (Leeds) was up 4% on the year before: 4,481 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 4,323 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Morley (Leeds)?
Morley (Leeds) 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 (Leeds). Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.