Crime Rate in Calverley & Farsley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Calverley & Farsley

The total recorded crimes in Calverley & Farsley, Leeds, UK in May 2025 are around 158 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Calverley & Farsley crime rate of 4.05 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Calverley & Farsley, encompassing approximately 39,035 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (58) incidents (23.40% increase)
  • Burglary: (24) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (-40.62% decrease)
Calverley & Farsley Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Daleside Close with total crimes: 11
  • Daleside Grove with total crimes: 8
  • Horsforth New Road with total crimes: 6

How safe is Calverley & Farsley?

To understand the safety of Calverley & Farsley, we need to analyze Calverley & Farsley crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Leeds:

    • In 2024, Calverley & Farsley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Leeds average, with 2287 crimes compared to 4001.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Calverley & Farsley recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 32 other areas in the Leeds.

    • In 2023, Calverley & Farsley had fewer crimes than the Leeds average, with 2,095 crimes compared to 3,906. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Calverley & Farsley recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 32 other areas in the Leeds.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Leeds, Calverley & Farsley has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Calverley & Farsley Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Calverley & Farsley has recorded 158 crimes with crime rate of 4.05 ranking 25th out of 32 in the Leeds, UK

In 2024, the total Calverley & Farsley crimes were 2,287. The crime rate of Calverley & Farsley in 2024 was 58.59 (year) or 4.88 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Leeds.

In 2023, the total crimes in Calverley & Farsley were around 2,095 crimes with yearly crime rate of 53.67 (year) or 4.47 (month) ranking 23 most dangerous area in the Leeds.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Calverley & Farsley)CrimesRank (Calverley & Farsley)CrimesRank (Calverley & Farsley)
Little London & Woodhouse1,295 117,639 116,684 1
Hunslet & Riverside1,112 214,539 214,311 2
Gipton & Harehills552 37,048 37,396 3
Killingbeck & Seacroft489 46,628 46,630 4
Armley429 75,435 55,618 5
Burmantofts & Richmond Hill479 55,146 85,311 7
Beeston & Holbeck477 65,137 95,324 6
Kirkstall335 115,409 64,391 10
Middleton Park375 95,380 75,218 8
Farnley & Wortley390 84,436 104,489 9
Temple Newsam368 103,504 143,425 12
Bramley & Stanningley304 124,061 114,144 11
Headingley & Hyde Park266 143,623 123,182 16
Pudsey298 133,544 133,406 13
Morley South242 173,133 163,304 14
Cross Gates & Whinmoor250 153,272 153,240 15
Chapel Allerton250 162,863 183,103 17
Morley North212 193,018 173,053 18
Rothwell223 182,300 192,400 19
Roundhay188 202,145 212,217 20
Ardsley & Robin Hood143 301,987 262,157 21
Otley & Yeadon170 212,092 231,824 25
Weetwood149 282,131 222,112 22
Horsforth163 221,957 281,440 30
Guiseley & Rawdon163 232,076 241,769 26
Alwoodley149 261,983 272,022 24
Adel & Wharfedale158 242,001 251,715 27
Wetherby149 271,851 291,616 29
Kippax & Methley144 291,696 301,685 28
Moortown116 311,599 311,434 31
Garforth & Swillington107 321,339 321,302 32
Harewood71 33768 33886 33

Calverley & Farsley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (58 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (47 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (32 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (68 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 68 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (57 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 62 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (64 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (65 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (37 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (51 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (29 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (48 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (29 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 78 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 129 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20259
March 20257
February 202510
January 202512
December 20248
November 202413
October 202413
September 20248
August 202412
July 202427

A total of 184 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202516
March 202510
February 20258
January 202519
December 202413
November 202413
October 202416
September 202414
August 202422
July 202429

A total of 124 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202513
March 202522
February 20257
January 202514
December 20248
November 202411
October 202410
September 20249
August 202417
July 20244

A total of 666 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 60.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202558
April 202547
March 202568
February 202568
January 202557
December 202462
November 202464
October 202465
September 202451
August 202448
July 202478

A total of 205 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.64 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202532
March 202513
February 202513
January 202523
December 20246
November 202421
October 202420
September 202412
August 202429
July 202417

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 116 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.55 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202517
March 202513
February 202512
January 20257
December 20245
November 20248
October 202410
September 202411
August 202413
July 202413

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20245
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 225 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.45 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202517
March 202520
February 202511
January 20259
December 20249
November 202438
October 202437
September 202429
August 202421
July 202427

A total of 61 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20252
February 20259
January 20255
December 20245
November 20244
October 20246
September 20249
August 20242
July 20246

A total of 74 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202513
March 20253
February 20259
January 20254
December 202412
November 20245
October 20243
September 20244
August 20248
July 20247

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
January 20251
September 20241

High Crime Locations Calverley & Farsley in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Calverley & Farsley postcode area is presented below.

1. Daleside Close (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting4
Possession of weapons3
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Daleside Grove (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour5
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Horsforth New Road (Map)
Total6
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Willow Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
5. Towler Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
7. Gaunts Place (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
8. Highfield Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Grange Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
10. Moorland Crescent (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1

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