Total Crime Rate
66.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025King George Avenue area has the 57th highest crime rate of 122 local areas in Morley North , and the 1063rd lowest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around King George Avenue (LS27 8NL) in the last 12 months was 66.3 per 1,000 residents and was 18.2% lower than the Morley North average (81.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 500.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 33.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 175.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -2.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around King George Avenue (LS27 8NL), the main crime hotspot is near King George Grove. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Morley North| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Rock Terrace | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Rock Terrace | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | King George Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | King George Croft | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Daisy Hill Mews | Under investigation |
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