Crime Rates at Hobson Close, Morley, Leeds, LS27 8UF

Hobson Close area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Morley South , and the 979th 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 Hobson Close (LS27 8UF) in the last 12 months was 60.9 per 1,000 residents and was 44.6% lower than the Morley South average (109.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 18 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -33.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 21 (≈ 45.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 90.9% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -24.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Hobson Close (LS27 8UF), the main crime hotspot is near Denshaw Grove. Police recorded 27 crimes here, including 15 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.