Morley Leeds Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Morley (Leeds) recorded 423 crimes in September 2025, equating to a crime rate of 13.2 per 1,000 residents—78.4% above the UK average of 7.4. This figure, when contextualised to Morley's population of 32,133, reflects a significant burden on the local community. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 35.5% of all incidents (150 cases), followed by shoplifting (19.9%, 84 cases) and anti-social behaviour (9.2%, 39 cases). These patterns align with Morley's character as a built-up area within Leeds, where high foot traffic and social activity—exacerbated by September's back-to-school and university freshers' season—may contribute to elevated levels of violence and property crime. The dominance of shoplifting, 326% above the UK average, suggests pressures on local retail spaces, potentially linked to the area's proximity to educational institutions. Anti-social behaviour, though lower in absolute terms, remains 3% above the UK average, indicating persistent community tensions. Seasonal factors, such as shorter evenings and the start of term, may also play a role in the increased prevalence of violent crime, though local conditions and demographics are likely key drivers. The overall rate underscores the need for targeted interventions, particularly in areas with high concentrations of students and transient populations.

September 2025 saw a 500% spike in drug-related crimes, jumping from 1 to 6 incidents—a shift that may partly explain the area's elevated overall rate. Robbery rates also rose sharply, with a 250% increase from 2 to 7 cases, suggesting potential links to seasonal factors such as university freshers' week. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 33.3% (from 18 to 12), and theft from the person dropped by two-thirds, though these declines were offset by a 326% surge in shoplifting. The crime mix reveals a stark imbalance: violence and sexual offences (35.5% of total) and shoplifting (19.9%) dominate, both far exceeding UK averages. Shoplifting in Morley is 326% above the national rate of 0.6 per 1,000, a figure that would be of particular interest to local retailers and community leaders.

Morley's crime rate in September 2025 rose to 13.2 per 1,000 residents, a 13.1% increase from August's 11.6. This places the area 78.4% above the UK average, a stark contrast to the national figure of 7.4. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 14 reported crimes per day, translating to one crime for every 76 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate highlights the density of incidents relative to the local population. While the overall rate remains elevated, the breakdown reveals uneven trends: vehicle crime dropped by 33.3% (from 18 to 12), and theft from the person fell by two-thirds. These declines, however, are overshadowed by sharp increases in drug-related crimes and weapons possession. The population context underscores that even modest absolute numbers can reflect significant local pressures when scaled to Morley's 32,133 residents.